oil level LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

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If your vehicle overheats .........659
If the vehicle becomes
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................. 668
Fuel information ......................... 683
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ........... 685
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ......................... 697
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .............................. 700
Alphabetical index.................................704
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OW NER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com

1302. Instrument cluster
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■Instrument panel brightness adjustment
The instrument panel brightness levels when th e tail lights are on and off can be adjusted
individually. However, when the surroundings ar e bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail
lights will not change the in strument panel brightness.
■Dimming the analog speedometer lighting
The analog speedometer lighting will be dimme d when the ambient light is bright, such
as during the daytime, and SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode is selected.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be displayed, or the
display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the sy stem may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■Pop-up display
●In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display will
be temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
●Some pop-up displays can be set on/off. ( P. 148)
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on th e display. This phenomenon is characteristic
of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meter display can be customized on the multi-information display. (P. 139)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, as it represents the
engine speed range which exceeds the maximum safe engine speed.
●In the following situations, the engine may be overheating. In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(  P. 659)
• The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flash- ing.
• The engine oil temperature gauge indicator ( ) is in the red zone and flashing.

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Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 530)
•Warm water•Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/intercooler coolant level
( P. 527)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitriteand non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 524)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P. 566)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs ( P. 570)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator, condenser and intercooler radi-ator
( P. 529)
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Tire inflation pressure ( P. 557)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 534)
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel andbattery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted sur- faces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( P. 529)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refillin g, it may indicate a serious problem.

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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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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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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.
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■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.)
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■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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When trouble arises
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RC F only
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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.
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