LEXUS RC200T 2016 Owners Manual

4817-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
◆Front
2WD models
AW D m o d e l s
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floo r jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Jack point
Jack point

4837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
◆Rear
RC350/RC300/RC200t
RC F (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
Jack point
Jack point

4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC F (vehicles with TVD [Torque Vectoring Differential])
*: Do not place the floor jack under either torque transfer module.
To r q u e t r a n s f e r m o d u l e s*
Jack point

4857-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC350/RC300
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (P. 5 1 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 9 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 8 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 9 0 ) Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 4 9 6 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 5 0 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 9 5 )
Radiator ( P. 4 9 5 )1
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4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC200t
Fuse boxes ( P. 5 1 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 9 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 8 8 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 9 0 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 3 )
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 4 9 6 ) Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k (
P. 5 0 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 9 5 )
Intercooler radiator ( P. 4 9 3 )
Radiator ( P. 4 9 5 )
Intercooler coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 5 )1
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4877-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
RC F
Fuse boxes (P. 5 1 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 9 7 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 8 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 9 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 9 0 ) Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 4 9 6 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 5 0 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 9 5 )
Radiator ( P. 4 9 5 )1
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4887-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
With the engine at operating temperatur e and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning
it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine oil
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RC350/RC300RC200t
RC F
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4897-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.5
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4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the lo w level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
RC350/RC300RC200t
RC F
Engine oil selection P. 623, 625
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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