engine LEXUS RC F 2016 Owners Manual

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For your information ................................... 8
Reading this manual................................... 12
How to search ..............................................13
Pictorial index ............................................... 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive............................... 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system.................. 50
Safety information for children .......................................... 56
Child restraint systems ................57
Exhaust gas precautions .............75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system........ 76
Alarm ..................................................79
Theft prevention labels .................81 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators....................................... 84
Gauges and meters (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ....................................... 92
Gauges and meters (RC F) ............................................. 98
Multi-information display (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ..................................... 105
Multi-information display (RC F) ............................................. 113
Fuel consumption information .................................. 126
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2Instrument cluster

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3-1. Key information Keys ...................................................132
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Doors ................................................ 137
Trunk..................................................143
Smart access system with push-button start...................... 148
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats.......................................155
Rear seats....................................... 158
Driving position memory......... 160
Head restraints .............................164
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................. 167
Inside rear view mirror...............169
Outside rear view mirrors......... 171
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ..............................174
Moon roof ....................................... 178 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 184
Cargo and luggage ....................193
Vehicle load limits ........................196
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Dinghy towing .............................. 198
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.............199
Automatic transmission .......... 205
Turn signal lever ........................... 210
Parking brake ................................. 211
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC350/RC300/
RC200t) ...................................... 212
ASC (Active Sound Control) (RC F) ............................................213
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .......................... 214
Automatic High Beam............... 217
Fog light switch ........................... 222
Windshield wipers and washer ......................................... 223
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......231
3Operation of each
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6-4. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 439 • Sun visors ................................ 439
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 439
• Clock ........................................ 440
• Power outlet ........................... 440
• Armrest......................................441
•Trunk storage extension ................................. 442
• Assist grips ............................. 443
• Coat hooks ............................. 443
Garage door opener ............... 444
Compass ......................................... 451
LEXUS Enform Safety Connect...................................... 455
LEXUS Enform Remote ......... 460
LEXUS Enform Service Connect........................................ 461
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 464
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle inte rior.................. 469
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ............................. 472
General maintenance...............475
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .....................................478 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions.................................479
Hood ................................................ 481
Positioning a floor jack............. 482
Engine compartment ............... 485
Tires................................................... 501
Tire inflation pressure ................ 510
Wheels .............................................513
Air conditio ning filter .................515
Electronic key battery................ 517
Checking and replacing fuses................................................519
Light bulbs .................................... 522
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .................. 532
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 533
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 534
If you think something is wrong .............................................541
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 542
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 543
If a warning message is displayed .................................... 549
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 570
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) .................................... 584
If the engine will not start .........597
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........................... 599
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............600
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 604
If your vehicle overheats .........608
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................... 614 9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ....................618
Fuel information ......................... 636
Tire information........................... 639
9-2. Customization Customizable features ..............651
9-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize......................... 662
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 664
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French).................................. 665
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)...................................667
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................................ 676
Alphabetical inde x ................................6809Vehicle specifications
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Index
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL” for information rega rding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Intuitive parking assist• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Lexus Enform

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)Please note that this manual applies to all
models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some expl anations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual pr oduct improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle show n in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage
check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are cur-
rently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod-
ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification with
non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio sy stem in your vehicle could affect electronic
systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics in tegrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Lexus dealer fo r precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding insta llation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)Your Lexus is equipped with several sophis
ticated computers that will record certain
data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
•Brake status
• Vehicle speed
•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the ve hicle grade level and options with which it is
equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pic-
tures.
●Data usage
Lexus may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, con-
duct research and development, and improve quality.
Lexus will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government
agency
• For use by Lexus in a law suit.
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Co nnect / Lexus Enform (U.S. mainland only)
If your Lexus has Safety Connect or Lexus Enform and if you have subscribed to those
services, please refer to the Safety Connect / Lexus Enform Telematics Subscription
Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Vehicle data recording

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Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 137
Opening/closing the side window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 544, 551
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 425
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 466
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 3 1
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P . 231
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 622
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 630
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 20
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570, 584
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 481
Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 481
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 622
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 608
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5 51
Headlights/parking lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights /side marker lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210, 214
Front fog lights
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 522, Watts: P. 635)
*: If equipped
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 1 9 9
Starting the engine/changing the mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 533
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 597
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 56 6
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 599
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 9 2 , 9 8
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92, 98
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
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1-1. For safe useBefore driving................................. 30
For safety drive............................... 32
Seat belts .......................................... 34
SRS airbags ..................................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification system..................50
Safety information for children .......................................... 56
Child restraint systems ............... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 75
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................................. 76
Alarm ................................................. 79
Theft prevention labels ................ 81

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WA R N I N G
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the ped-
als while driving. An unexpect edly high speed may result or it may become difficult to
stop the vehicle. This could lead to an ac cident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles,
even if they are Lexus Genuine floor mats.
●Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
●Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
●Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in
the correct place with all the provided retain-
ing hooks (clips). Be especially careful to per-
form this check after cleaning the floor.
●With the engine stopped and the shift lever in
P, fully depress each pedal to the floor to
make sure it does not interfere with the floor
mat.