Imp. qt. LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

5257-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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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.)

6769-1. Specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
*: Vehicles with a Stop & Start system
■Spark plug
Cooling system
CapacityRC200t
Gasoline engine
8.0 L (8.5 qt., 7.0 Imp. qt.)
8.1 L (8.6 qt., 7.1 Imp. qt.)*
Intercooler
3.1 L (3.3 qt., 2.7 Imp. qt.)
RC F 11.6 L (12.3 qt., 10.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech- nologyDo not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
RC200tRC F
MakeNGK DILFR7K9GDENSO FK20HBR-J8
Gap0.9 mm (0.035 in.)0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
*: 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.

6789-1. Specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
RC200t (vehicles without LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
RC200t/RC F (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
RC F (vehicles with TVD [Torque Vectoring Differential])
*1: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory.
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differe ntial Gear Oil” or an equivalent of
matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for fur-
ther details.
*2: Torque transfer modules are located on the ri ght and left sides of the differential unit.
*3: Using torque transfer module fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration of performance, vibration, or ultimately damage the TVD system of your
vehicle.
Differential
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Diffe rential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent*1
Oil capacity 1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent*1
DifferentialTorque transfer module*2
Oil capacity1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 Imp. qt.)
Left-hand side: 0.70 L (0.74 qt., 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Right-hand side: 0.70 L (0.74 qt., 0.62 Imp. qt.)
Oil type andviscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent*1Toyota Genuine ATF WS*3