2022 LEXUS RC350 oil filter

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Air conditioning filter..................273
Electronic key battery ................ 275
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 276
Headlight aim................................. 278
Light bulbs ....................................... 279
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 284
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 284
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 285
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 287
If you think something is wrong ............................................................ 291
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 292
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 293
If a warning message is displayed ............................................................ 301
If you have a flat tire..................... 305
If the engine wi ll not start ........... 312
If you lose your keys ..................... 314
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 314
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 315
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................................................ 317
If your vehicle overheats ........... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3248-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 326
Fuel information............................ 337
Tire information ............................ 339
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 349
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 358
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 360
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 360
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) .................... 361
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 362
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French)
.......................................................... 368
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 370
Certifications ................................. 373
Alphabetical Index ...................... 384
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

2526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
Light bulbs
(P.279)
•Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
• Phillips-head screw- driver
•Flathead screw- driver
•Wrench
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
( P.260)

Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.271)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
(P.262)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fans and engine drive
belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil
and other fluids may also be hot.
ItemsParts and tools●Do not leave anything that may burn
easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose
an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.260)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine
wear due to dirt in the air.

2586-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
RC300
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumptio n may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oi l of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintena nce data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1 Select on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.76)
2 Press the or meter control
switch on the steering wheel to select
“Vehicle Settings” then “Oil Mainte-
nance”. (To confirm setting, press .) 3
Select “Yes” and then press .
4 A message is displayed on the
multi-information display.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-
vice station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or
disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you re fill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine o il filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant

3288-1. Specifications
RC350/RC300 Owner's Manual
■RC300
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Model2.0 L 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS) engine
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with
turbocharger)
Bore and stroke3.39  3.39 in. (86.0  86.0 mm)
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.5 gal. (66.4 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter
RC350
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter
RC350
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)