cooling LEXUS RC300 2019 User Guide

3097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
 RC350/RC300 AWD
WARNING
●When working with the battery, always
wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to
come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area
with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
●Always wash your hands after handling
the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive
belt.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( P.66) is in the red zone
or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures

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Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
RC300
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the full (“FULL” or “F”)
and low (“LOW” or “L”) lines on the
reservoir.
 Engine (RC350/RC300 AWD) Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
 Engine (RC300)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
 Intercooler (RC300)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” or “F”
“LOW” or “L”
A
B
A
B
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C

3117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
5Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
 Engine (RC350/RC300 AWD)
 Engine (RC300)
 Intercooler (RC300)
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Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper- ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not oper
ate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious
injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fans and belts. Failure to do so may
cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.

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WARNING
●RC350/RC300 AWD: While the
engine and radiator are hot, do not
loosen or remove the coolant reser-
voir cap or coolant inlet cap. (The
coolant inlet cap is located under the
engine cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
●RC300: While the engine and radia-
tors are hot, do not loosen or remove
the coolant reservoir cap, coolant inlet
cap, or intercooler coolant reservoir
cap.
High temperature steam or coolant
couldspray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

3198-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con- ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Lexus dealer.
A
Cooling system
Capacity*
RC350/RC3
00 AWD10.0 qt. (9.5 L, 8.4 Imp. qt.)
RC300
Gasoline engine
8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.)
Intercooler
3.3 qt. (3.1 L, 2.7 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 orga nic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

374Alphabetical Index
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Seat belts........................................................ 235
Cargo capacity...............................................123
Cargo hooks ...................................................219
Center Display ............................................. 202
Chains ................................................................ 197
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation....................... 44, 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ....................................................................42
Installing a CRS to the rear seat............ 44
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with seat belts.................. 44
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ..................... 254, 308
Child restraint system................................. 40
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions.................................................. 212
How your child should wear the seat belt 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ..............................114
Power window lock switch........................ 111
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions ............................................................... 266
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions ........................................ 89
Cleaning Aluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior ........................................................... 232
Interior ............................................................. 235
Radar sensor..................................................152
Seat belts........................................................ 235
Clock ........................................................ 66, 220
Clock settings ............................................... 220
Coat hooks..................................................... 220
Compass ..........................................................227 Condenser ..................................................... 252
Console box ....................................................218
Consumption screen .................................... 78
Cooling system............................................. 250
Engine overheating.................................. 309
Cornering lights ............................................. 137 Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control............... 168
Cup holders .....................................................218
Current fuel consumption ...........................72
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 339
D
Daytime running light system ...................136
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.................... 209
Rear window ............................................... 209
Windshield ................................................... 209
Differential Front differential oil. .......................... ...........321
Rear differential oil. ......................................321
Dimension ........................................................316
Dinghy towing................................................. 124
Display Center Display ............................................202
Drive information .......................................... 72
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.....................................291
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 239
Door courtesy lights .....................................215
Door lock Doors ..................................................................86
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 93
Wireless remote control ...........................84