flat LEXUS RC300 2019 Repair Manual

3378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: Table 1 - Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various desig-
nated seating capacities
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend
to the beads are laid at su bstantially 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operat e at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations
due to labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136
Standard Referenc e Test Tire, when using the snow
traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00,
Standard Test Method fo r Single Wheel Driving
Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Cov-
ered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine
Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Test rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may
be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with
the road
Tread ribA tread section running ci rcumferentially around a
tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)
The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees
of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

3498-3. Items to initialize
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8-3.Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the battery being reconnected, or maintenance being performed on
the vehicle:
List of items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)
After the maintenance is performedP.238
Engine oil mainte-
nance dataAfter changing the engine oilP.250
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed or
load weight, etc.
P.260

372What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P.294)
 Try the procedure for when the vehi-
cle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P.313)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

3751-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Doors Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system .............................................................88
Door glasses ................................................... 110
Door lock.......................................................... 86
Open door warning buzzer87, 88, 285
Open door warning light ......................285
Outside rear view mirrors ..................... 108
Drive distance ...................................................72
Drive info 1/Drive info 2/Drive info 3.....72
Drive information ............................................72
Driver’s seat position memory Driving position memory........................ 100
Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Drive-start control ......................................... 117
Driving Break-in tips .....................................................117
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
Procedures ...................................................... 116
Winter drive tips...........................................196
Driving assist system information display.... 76
Driving information display .........................72
Driving position memory........................... 100 Memory recall function ............................102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Driving range ....................................................72
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) ................192
Dynamic radar cruise control ................. 168 Warning message.......................... 175, 290
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) ................192
E
Eco Driving Indicator.....................................73
Eco Driving Indicator Light .........................73
EDR (Event data recorder) ............................6
Elapsed time ......................................................72
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ................192 Warning light ............................................... 284 Electronic key .................................................. 82
Battery-saving function.............................. 94
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
Replacing the battery ...............................265
Emergency flashers .....................................274
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................282
If a warning light turns on.......................282
If a warning message is displayed .... 290
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 304
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...... 275
If you have a flat tire .................................. 294
If you lose your keys ................................ 303
If you think something is wrong......... 280
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............. 313
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 277
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 309
Engine ACCESSORY mode................................126
Compartment.............................................. 247
Engine switch ................................................ 125
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 281
Hood ................................................................245
How to start the engine ........................... 125
Identification number .................................317
If the engine will not start......................... 301
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................................................. 274
Ignition switch (engine switch)............. 125
Overheating ................................................ 309
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity .......................................................... 319

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Checking .......................................................250
Preparing and checking before winter .... 196
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity .......................................................... 318
Checking ....................................................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....196
Warning light ............................................... 283
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 250
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch ..................................................125 Auto power off function ........................... 127
Changing the engine switch modes.. 126
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 274
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................192 Warning light ............................................... 284
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................6
F
First-aid kit storage belt ..............................219
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system .............258
Vehicles with a spare tire ...................... 294
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 320
Brake...................................................... 252, 321
Washer ........................................................... 254
Footwell light ...................................................215
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage.......................................................... 326
Front seats Adjustment....................................................... 97
Cleaning......................................................... 235
Correct driving posture .............................23 Driving position memory ........................ 100
Head restraints............................................. 103
Memory recall function............................ 102
Power easy access system .................... 100
Seat heaters .................................................... 212
Seat position memory ..............................100
Seat ventilators .............................................. 212
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 136
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Turn signal lever .......................................... 133
Wattage ..........................................................326
Fuel Capacity .......................................................... 318
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 281
Information .................................................... 327
Refueling.......................................................... 148
Type ................................................................... 318
Warning light .............................................. 286
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 72
Current fuel consumption ........................ 72
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ....
303
Refueling.......................................................... 148
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system..........................281
Fuses ..................................................................267
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Garage door opener ................................. 222
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ................................................... 75
G-force................................................................74
Glove box ......................................................... 217
Glove box light ...............................................218

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Snow mode switch .................................... 130
“SOS” button .................................................. 53
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch 106
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..260
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
VSC OFF switch .........................................193
Window lock switch ..................................... 111
Windshield wiper and washer switch .141
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ......209
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Tachometer....................................................... 66 Rev indicator ................................................... 69
Rev peak ........................................................... 69
Tail lights Light switch .....................................................136
Replacing light bulbs................................ 270
Wattage.......................................................... 326
Theft deterrent system Alarm ..................................................................58
Engine immobilizer system ..................... 57
Theft prevention labels............................... 59
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data...................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure display function .....
258
Warning light ............................................... 287
Tire information ............................................ 329 Glossary......................................................... 333
Size......................................................................331
Tire identification number .....................330
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............ 332
Tire infration pressure ...................................75
Tire pressure display .................................. 258
Tire pressure warning system Function ..........................................................258
Initializing .......................................................260
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...................................... 259
Registering ID codes ................................. 261 Warning light ...............................................287
Tires Chains ...............................................................197
Checking .......................................................255
If you have a flat tire .................................. 294
Inflation pressure ..........................................261
Information ....................................................329
Replacing ....................................................... 294
Rotating tires ................................................ 257
Size .................................................................... 322
Snow tires ....................................................... 196
Spare tire ........................................................ 294
Tire inflation pressure display function......258
Tire pressure warning system ............ 258
Warning light ...............................................287
Tools.................................................................. 294
Top tether strap............................................... 50
Total load capacity ........................................316
Towing Dinghy towing ...............................................124
Emergency towing.................................... 277
Towing eyelet............................................... 279
Trailer towing .................................................124
TRAC (Traction Control) ..........................192
Traction Control (TRAC) ..........................192
Trailer towing .................................................. 124
Transmission Automatic transmission ........................... 128
Driving mode select switch ................... 190
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Trip meters ........................................................ 70
Trunk .................................................................... 89 Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................90
Trunk features ................................................219
Trunk grip ...........................................................91
Trunk light ...........................................................91
Trunk opener main switch........................ 92
Trunk opener switch ...................................90

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Auxiliary catch lever (P.245)
Trunk opener ( P.90)
Fuel filler door ( P.149)
Hood lock release lever ( P.245)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.322)
Fuel tank capacity (Ref-
erence)17.5 gal. (66.3 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.318
P.327
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureP.322
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  ref-
erence)
P.318
Engine oil typeP.318
A
B
C
D
E