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TABLE OF CONTENTS6
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 435 • Sun visors ................................ 435
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 435
• Clock ........................................ 436
• Power outlet ........................... 436
• Armrest.....................................437
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 438
• Assist grips ............................. 439
• Coat hooks ............................. 439
Garage door opener ............... 440
Compass ........................................447
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect........................................ 451
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 463
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................ 466
General maintenance.............. 469
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 472 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................473
Hood ................................................475
Positioning a floor jack.............. 476
Engine compartment ................479
Tires....................................................491
Tire inflation pressure ...............500
Wheels ........................................... 503
Air conditio ning filter ...............505
Electronic key battery.............. 507
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 509
Light bulbs ......................................512
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 522
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 523
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 135
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Opening/closing the side window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534, 541
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 421
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 225
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 225
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 607
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560, 574
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 607
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5 41
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights /side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 204, 208
Front fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 216
1
2
3
4
5
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 512, Watts: P. 619)
*: If equipped
6
7

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 141
Opening from inside the cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 141
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 41
Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 591
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534, 541
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 168
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 6 8
Driving position memory
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 420
Active rear wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 10
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Stop lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 19 9
1
2
3
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 512, Watts: P. 619)
*: If equipped
4
5
6
7

2044-2. Driving procedures
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
The lever will return to its original position immediately after operation.
Right turn
Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flashing af ter turning left or right, or if you want
to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite direction to either position or . If you
move the lever to either position or , the selected turn signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing befo re a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable feature P. 6 3 5 )
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions
1
2
3
4
23
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Maintenance and care7
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................. 458
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 463
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements............................. 466
General maintena nce .............. 469
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................472
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................................473
Hood ............................................... 475
Positioning a floor jack .............. 476
Engine compartment ............... 479
Tires ................................................... 491
Tire inflation pressure .............. 500
Wheels ...........................................503
Air conditioning filter .............. 505
Electronic key battery .............. 507
Checking and replacing fuses ..............................................509
Light bulbs...................................... 512

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RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
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Maintenance and care
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
( P. 4 8 7 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 8 6 )• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 4 8 4 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 8 1 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 5 0 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 5 1 2 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 4 8 5 )
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 5 0 0 )•Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
( P. 4 9 0 )• Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

5117-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. (P. 5 1 2 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Le xus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WA R N I N G
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rati ng than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determ ined and repaired by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

5127-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 6 1 9 )
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement

5137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (bulb type)1
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light1
2

5147-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350/RCF_U (OM24636U)
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type) To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to move the front wheel
toward the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the fender liner clip.
To remove the clip, turn the head of
the clip to unlock it, then pull it out.
Disengage the fender liner from
the clamp then pull it back.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3