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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer , or another duly qualified and equipped
professional or commercial towing se rvice, using a wheel-lift type truck or
flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing , and abide by all state/provincial and
local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or • The brake system is malfunctioningRC200t: This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle maybe dangerous.
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; or• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.

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(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)

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When trouble arises
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RC F
Press ( ) to turn off TRC.
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehi cles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the rear wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than nec-
essary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68F):1.25 or higher If the specific grarity is lo wer than the standard value, charge the battery.
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge
15 A max.
5 A max.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*RC200t8.7 L (9.2 qt., 7.7 Imp. qt.)
RC F11.2 L (11.8 qt., 9.9 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyot a Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transm ission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

705Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................................... 103
Anchor brackets ...................................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 175
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......349
Warning light ....................................... 592
Approach warning ...............................303
Armrest .....................................................502
ASC (Active Sound
Control)......................................262, 263
Assist grips ..............................................504
Audio input .............................................. 397
Audio system ..........................................390
Audio CD player ................................. 417
Audio input ........................................... 397
AUX port/USB port ....................... 397
Bluetooth® audio ................................441
iPod........................................................... 423
Optimal use .......................................... 407
Portable music player...................... 432
Radio ..........................................................415
Steering wheel audio switch ........396
USB memory....................................... 427
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 266
Warning light....................................... 592
Automatic High Beam .......................267
Automatic light control system ...... 264
Automatic transmission ..................... 253
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 258
M mode.................................................. 256
Paddle shift switches............ 255, 256
AUX port................................................. 397
Average fuel economy ............... 134, 141
Average vehicle speed ............... 134, 141

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First-aid kit storage belt .....................498
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............... 619
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................633
Floor mats ................................................... 40
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 677
Brake........................................................ 679
Washer ...................................................534
Fog lights ....................................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Follow me home system .................... 265
Footwell light .......................................... 492
Wattage..................................................682
Front fog lights .........................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Front personal lights ............................ 494
Front position lights.............................. 264
Light switch ........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Front seats ............................................... 209
Adjustment ........................................... 209
Cleaning ....................................................511
Correct driving posture..................... 42
Driving position memory ................ 214
Head restraints ..................................... 217
Jam protection function ................... 210
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Seat position memory ....................... 214
Seat ventilators ..................................... 491
Front turn signal lights ........................ 260
Replacing light bulbs ............572, 577
Turn signal lever................................. 260
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel ...............................................................281
Capacity................................................... 671
Fuel gauge ..................................... 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ............590
Information............................................ 683
Refueling .................................................. 281
Type ...............................................671, 683
Warning light....................................... 593
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Service reminder indicators................110
S-FLOW mode .................................... 480
Shift lever.................................................. 253
Automatic transmission .................. 253
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ...................................258
Shift lock system ....................................258
Shift position and gear
position ........................................... 118, 124
Side airbags................................................ 49
Side mirrors............................................. 224
Adjusting and folding....................... 224
BSM (Blind spot monitor)............. 364
Linked mirror function when
reversing ............................................. 225
Mirror position memory...................214
Side turn signal lights...........................260
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Turn signal lever .................................260
Side windows.......................................... 227
Slip indicator ........................................... 592
Smart entry & start system ................. 175
Antenna location ................................. 175
Entry functions ........................... 164, 170
Starting the engine............................. 247
SMS (Short message service)...........451
Snow mode ............................................. 254
Snow tires ................................................ 387
Spare tire ...................................................619
Inflation pressure ............................... 679
Storage location................................. 620
Spark plug ............................................... 676
Specifications ......................................... 668
Speech command system ................ 475
Speed indicator ............................. 120, 127
Speedometer .................................. 118, 124
Sport mode ............................................. 345
Steering lock .......................................... 250
Column lock release ....................... 250
Steering wheel....................................... 220
Adjustment ........................................... 220
Audio switches ................................... 396
Auto tilt away ......................................... 221
Heated steering wheel ................... 490
Steering wheel position
memory ................................................ 214

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Tire pressure warning system ......... 537
Initializing................................................ 537
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................ 537
Registering ID codes ...................... 538
Tire pressure warning reset
switch................................................... 538
Warning light .......................................593
Tires ............................................................535
Chains .................................................... 386
Checking ...............................................535
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................633
If you have a flat tire ............... 619, 633
Inflation pressure................................ 679
Replacing ................................................ 619
Rotating tires ........................................536
Size............................................................ 679
Snow tires ..............................................387
Spare tire................................................. 619
Tire inflation pressure display
function ................................................ 537
Tire pressure warning
system .................................................. 537
Warning light .......................................593
Tools............................................... 620, 635
Top strap ..................................................... 89
Torque Vectoring Differential
(TVD) ..................................................... 382
Towing ...................................................... 582
Emergency towing ........................... 582
Towing eyelet ......................................585
Trailer towing ...................................... 246
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 349
Trailer towing ......................................... 246
Transmission........................................... 253
Automatic transmission.................. 253
Driving mode select switch.......... 345
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 258
M mode.................................................. 256
Paddle shift switches............ 255, 256
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 349
Trip meters ....................................... 118, 124
Trunk ............................................................170
Extending trunk space .................... 503
Luggage security system .................. 171
Smart entry & start system ............. 170
Trunk features ..................................... 498
Trunk grip.................................................. 171
Trunk light ............................................... 172
Trunk opener main switch ................ 171
Trunk opener switch.......................... 170
Trunk storage extension ................ 503
Wireless remote control ................. 170