2022 LEXUS RC300 manual transmission

2887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact your
Lexus dealer or commercial towing
service before towing.
The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains,
avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets,
cables or chains. The towing eyelets,
cables or chains may become dam-
aged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering
wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-
cle
Make sure that towing eyelets are
installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelets
may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-
quate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle.
Without adequate clearance, the vehi-
cle could be damaged while being
towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either
from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the
suspension components.
■Recreational towing (behind motor
home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to pre-
vent causing serious damage to the
AWD system and transmission. ( P.124)

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

2947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
■Charging system warning light*
*: Except F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates on the meter.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on th e multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The electronic engine control system;
 The electronic throttle control system; or
 The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehi-
cle
If you choose to push the vehicle back
and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking
other vehicles, obje cts or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free. Use
extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to un expected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission
and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and
depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after
these procedures are performed, the
vehicle may require towing to be freed.

3318-1. Specifications
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
Vehicles without LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
Vehicles with LSD (Limited Slip Differential)
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Ge nuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent oil of
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*
RC350
10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
10.6 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)
RC300
9.2 qt. (8.7 L, 7.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the abov e type may cause abnormal noise or vibra-
tion, or damage the transm ission of your vehicle.
Front differential (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Above 0°F (-18°C): SAE90
Below 0°F (-18°C): SAE80W or SAE80W-90
Rear differential
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
*
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
*

384Alphabetical Index
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............................... 273
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 217
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)............... 198 Warning light ............................................... 295
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................139
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 199
Air conditioning filter ................................. 273
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 273
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 213
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 217
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 294
Alarm ....................................................................57 Warning buzzer ......................................... 293
Anchor brackets .......................................41, 49
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............... 198 Warning light ............................................... 295 Approach warning........................................ 179
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................139
Assist grips ..................................................... 228
Audio system-linked display .......................76
Automatic air conditioning system ........213
Automatic headlight leveling system ..... 141
Automatic High Beam ................................ 142
Automatic light control system............... 140
Automatic transmission ..............................129
M mode ............................................................132
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Snow mode...................................................... 131
Average fuel economy..................................73
Average vehicle speed .................................73
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Wattage ..........................................................336
Battery Battery checking ..........................................261
If the battery is discharged ......................317
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................203
Warning light ............................................... 294
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)........................ 189
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Brake hold .......................................................137
Fluid................................................................... 332
Parking brake ............................................... 135
Warning light ...............................................293
Brake assist ..................................................... 198
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 70
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................ 189
C
Card key ............................................................ 82

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If the engine will not start ......................... 312
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 284
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............125
Overheating................................................. 320
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .........................................................330
Checking .......................................................258
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 56
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 328
Checking ....................................................... 256
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Warning light ............................................... 294
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 258
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch ..................................................125 Auto power off function ...........................128
Changing the engine switch modes.. 127
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 284
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................199 Warning light ............................................... 295
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt .............................227
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 266
Vehicles with a spare tire ..................... 305
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission ............................331
Brake.................................................... 260, 332
Washer ........................................................... 262
Footwell light ................................................. 223 Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage ..........................................................336
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 97
Cleaning ......................................................... 243
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Memory recall function............................ 102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 100
Seat ventilators .............................................. 221
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 140
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage ..........................................................336
Fuel Capacity .........................................................328
Fuel gauge........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 292
Information .................................................... 337
Refueling.......................................................... 153
Type ..................................................................328
Warning light ............................................... 297
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
............................................................................314
Refueling.......................................................... 153
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 292
Fuses ..................................................................276
G
Garage door opener ................................. 230

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RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 100
Seat ventilators.............................................. 221
Seats, Front Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 40
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................. 140
Automatic High Beam system.............. 142
Inside rear view mirror............................. 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......................................................... 167
Radar sensor................................................. 156
Rain-sensing windshield wipers............ 151
Service reminder message ..................... 246
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................ 129
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs................................280
Side mirrors Adjustment..................................................... 108
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................... 189
Folding ............................................................. 109
Linked mirror function when reversing.......................................................................... 109
Mirror position memory.......................... 100
RCTA function ............................................. 189
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................280
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Side windows ................................................... 110
Smart access system with push-button start Antenna location........................................... 93
Entry functions................................................ 86
Starting the engine ......................................125
Warning message...................................... 301
Snow mode ....................................................... 131
Snow tires ....................................................... 203 Spare tire.........................................................305
Storage location ........................................ 305
Spark plug ...................................................... 330
Specifications ................................................ 326
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 125
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 125
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Heated steering wheel .............................. 221
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 100
Steering wheel position memory........ 100
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs............................... 280
Wattage ..........................................................336
Storage features .......................................... 225
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 324
Sun visors ........................................................ 229
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 113
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial...... 139
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam142
Automatic High Beam system ..............142
Brake Hold switch.......................................137
Door lock switches ..................................... 88
Driving mode select switch ................... 196
Driving position memory switches .... 100
Emergency flashers switch ...................284
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Garage door opener switches...........230
Heated steering wheel switch ............... 221
Ignition switch ............................................... 125
Instrument panel light control switches............................................................................. 70
Light switches ............................................... 140

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RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Moon roof switches .....................................112
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70
Outside rear view mirror switches .... 108
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Parking brake switch .................................135
PCS OFF switch ..........................................162
Power door lock switch ............................88
Power window switches ........................... 110
Rear window and outside rear view mir- ror defoggers switch .............................. 213
Seat heater switches .................................. 221
Seat ventilator switches ............................ 221
Snow mode switch ...................................... 131
“SOS” button .................................................. 52
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .......................................................................... 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..268
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch .........................................199
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch145
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ........ 217
T
Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 68
Rev peak ........................................................... 69
Tail lights Light switch .................................................... 140
Replacing light bulbs................................280
Wattage.......................................................... 336
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................................................. 57
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 56
Theft prevention labels............................... 59
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 332
Tire inflation pressure display function......................................................................... 266
Warning light ...............................................298 Tire information ............................................ 339
Glossary .........................................................343
Size ......................................................................341
Tire identification number..................... 340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............ 342
Tire infration pressure .................................. 75
Tire pressure display .................................. 266
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................266
Initializing........................................................ 267
Installing tire pres sure warning valves
and transmitters....................................... 267
Registering ID codes ...............................269
Warning light .............................................. 298
Tires Chains .............................................................204
Checking ....................................................... 263
If you have a flat tire ................................. 305
Inflation pressure .......................................... 271
Information ....................................................339
Replacing ...................................................... 305
Rotating tires ................................................265
Size .................................................................... 332
Snow tires ......................................................203
Spare tire ....................................................... 305
Tire inflation pressure display function..........................................................................266
Tire pressure warning system .............266
Warning light .............................................. 298
Tools.................................................................. 305
Top tether strap.........................................41, 49
Total load capacity ...................................... 326
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 287
Towing eyelet.............................................. 289
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................199
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................199
Trailer towing .................................................. 124
Transmission Automatic transmission ............................129