engine oil LEXUS RC200T 2017 User Guide

5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC200t
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Intercooler radiator ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
Intercooler coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC F
For right-hand drive vehicles: The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of theengine compartment.
Fuse boxes ( P. 566)
Battery ( P. 530)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 524)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 527)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 525)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 534)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 529)
Radiator ( P. 529)
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5247-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
With the engine at operating temperature 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
off the engine, 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.
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.
Engine oil
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low 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.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine o il may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or afterreplacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel- erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
RC200tRC F
Engine oil selection P. 672, 674
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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5267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■After changing the engine oil (RC200t only)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
While the vehicle is stopped, press the meter control switch on the steering wheel.
Press the  or  meter control switch on the st eering wheel, select, and then
press the meter control switch.
Press  or  meter control switch on the steering wheel to select “Oil Maintenance”
and then press .
Select “Yes” and then press .
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly 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 household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, service 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 refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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6048-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safetysystem)A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high A buzzer also sounds. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

6078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
RC F only
(If equipped)
Indicates that the TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential) system has overheatedThis message may be displayed when driving under
extremely high load conditions such as the following: • Continuously driving at high speeds or throughsharp turns
• If either right or left rear tire loses traction and spins continuouslyA buzzer also sounds.
 Drive the vehicle for a while, while avoiding extremely high load conditions.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake override system
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that engine oil level is low This message may appear if the vehicle is stopped on a
slope. Move the vehicle to a level surface and check to see if the message disappears.A buzzer also sounds.
 Check the level of engine oil, and add if necessary.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

6108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10 L (2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
RC200t only
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)  Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the message should
be reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel in jectors require maintenance
soon  Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the message as necessary.
RC200t onlyIndicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After
the engine oil is changed and the message has been reset.) Check and change the engine oil, and oil filter by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Afterchanging the engine oil, the message should be
reset.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the fuel injectors require maintenance  Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
add injector cleaner to the fuel tank and reset the message.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
*: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 98 RON is not available, unleaded gaso-
line with an octane rating of 95 RON may be used with no detriment to engine dura-
bility or driveability.
■Oil capacity (Drain an d 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.
Fuel
Fuel type
EU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to Europeanstandard EN228 only
Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane NumberRC200t95 or higher
RC F98 or higher*
Fuel tank capacity(Reference)66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
RC200tRC F
With filter4.6 L (4.9 qt., 4.0 Imp. qt.)8.8 L (9.3 qt., 7.7 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.3 L (4.5 qt., 3.8 Imp. qt.)7.9 L (8.3 qt., 7.0 Imp. qt.)

6729-1. Specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Engine oil selection (RC200t)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W -20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline
Engines” is used in your Lexus vehicl e. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline Engines” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W -20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline
Engines” or API grade SL “Energy-Co nserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or
SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Viscosity grade:
SAE 0W-20 and 5W-30
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE
0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gaso-
line Engines” is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with SAE
0W-20 at the next oil change.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.
Preferred