low oil pressure LEXUS RC300 2020 Owners Manual

612-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver of mal-
functions in the indicated vehicle sys-
tems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a
system if a light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-infor-mation display.
*3: Except F SPORT models: This light illu-minates on the multi-information dis-
play.
F SPORT models: This light illuminates
on the meter.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.284)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light*1
(  P.284)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.284)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.284)
Low engine oil pressure warn-
ing light
*2 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.285)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
(  P.285)
SRS warning light
*1 (  P.285)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 ( P.285)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake warning light
( P.286)
(Canada)
Parking brake warning light
( P.286)
Brake Override System warn-
ing light/Drive-Start Control
warning light
*2 (  P.286)
Electric power st eering system
warning light
*1 (  P.286)
(orange)
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
indicator ( P.287)
(flashes or
illuminates)PCS warning light*1 (  P.287)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.287)
Open door warning light
(  P.288)
Low fuel level warning light
(  P.288)
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light
(  P.288)
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder lights
*4 (  P.288)
Master warning light
*1
(  P.289)
Tire pressure warning light
*1
(  P.289)

722-1. Instrument cluster
■Eco Driving IndicatorEco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or when
the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on accelera-
tion.
Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco Driv-
ing Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
At this time, the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn off.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
 The shift lever is in any position
other than D.
 A paddle shift switch is operated.
 Neither normal mode nor Eco drive
mode is selected. ( P.192) 
The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■Boost gauge/engine oil tempera-
ture gauge/engine oil pressure
gauge (if equipped)
*
Boost gauge
Displays the boost pressure. The display
will change color if th e specified pressure is
exceeded.
Engine oil temperature gauge
Displays the engine oil temperature.The
display will flash if the engine oil tempera-
ture exceeds 284 °F (140 °C).
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure. A buzzer
will sound and warning message will be
displayed if the engine oil pressure
becomes low. ( P.284)
This display is intended for use as a guide-
line. Depending on fact ors such as the road
surface condition, temperature and vehicle
speed, the display may not show the actual
condition of the vehicle.
*: For F SPORT models, this item is not available when the main meter is in the
center position.
■G-force (if equipped)*
Displays lateral G-forces on the vehi-
cle.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C

1984-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and brand, and that chains match the size
of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-
cles with front and rear tires of differing
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch
tires.
Perform the following according to the
driving conditions:
 Do not try to forcibly open a window
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of
vehicle control and cause death or seri-
ous injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of snow
tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle
being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-
ever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden br aking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
●Do not use LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle

2366-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Precautions regarding the exhaust
pipes
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes to become quite hot, do not touch
the exhaust pipes while the engine is run-
ning or immediately after the engine is
turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chip ped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers
to their original position, do so from the
passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-
shield wipers. (
P.142)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Suspension parts
• Steering parts

2466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.272)
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rat-
ing as original
• Phillips-head screw- driver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler radiator
(  P.254)

Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.263)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.256)
• Water or washer
fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many
mechanisms and fluids that may move
suddenly, become hot, or become elec-
trically energized. To avoid death or seri-
ous injury, observe the following
precautions.
■When working on the engine com-
partment
●Keep hands, clothi ng and tools away
from the moving fans 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.
ItemsParts and tools●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 and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working
on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P.254)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or
falling material, fluid spray, etc. from get-
ting 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.

2857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp
■SRS warning light
■ABS warning light
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates 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 your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

2957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to
be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil maintenance data
has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system shou ld be reset. (P.252)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed. (After the engine oil is changed
and the oil maintenance data has been
reset.)
Check and change the en gine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus deal er. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P.252)
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information display is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If “See Owner’s Manual” is displayed
●If the following messages are shown, fol-
lowing the instructions, accordingly.
• “Engine Coolant Temp High” ( P.311)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer
immediately.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc- tion”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information display, it
may indicate a malfunction. Immediately
stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus
dealer.
• “Oil Pressure Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction” NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial
Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is
frequently shown
There is a possible malfunction relating
to the charging system or the battery
may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.

3518-3. Items to initialize
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Vehicle specifications
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.240
Engine oil mainte-
nance dataAfter changing the engine oilP.252
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires
• When changing the tire inflation pres- sure by changing traveling speed or
load weight, etc.
P.262

385Alphabetical Index
TransmissionAutomatic transmission ............................ 129
Driving mode select switch .................... 192
M mode ............................................................ 132
Paddle shift switches ......................... 131, 132
Snow mode ..................................................... 131
Trip meters ........................................................ 68
Trunk .................................................................... 89 Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 90
Trunk features................................................ 221
Trunk grip ........................................................... 91
Trunk light........................................................... 91
Trunk opener main switch ....................... 92
Trunk opener switch ................................... 90
Wireless remote control............................. 91
Trunk light ............................................................ 91
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.................................272
Turn signal lever ...........................................134
Wattage.......................................................... 328
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 223
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 223
Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) 194
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)........................................................195
Vehicle data recording .... ............................... 5
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)................................................195
Vehicle identification number ................. 318
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............194
Vehicle sway warning display ....................73
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 214
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) 194
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............194
W
Warning buzzer
Open door warning.................................288 Warning buzzers
Approach warning......................................175
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Downshifting ....................................... 132, 133
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 163
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............... 287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Open door ............................................. 87, 88
Open window .................................................. 111
Parking brake ............................................. 286
Pre-collision braking ..................................157
Seat belt ......................................................... 288
Warning lights............................................... 284 ABS .................................................................. 285
Brake Override System ........................ 286
Brake system................................................284
Charging system........................................284
Drive-Start Control.................................. 286
Electric power steering.......................... 286
High coolant temperature.....................284
LDA indicator ..............................................287
Low engine oil pressure........................ 285
Low fuel level .............................................. 288
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 285
Master warning light................................ 289
Open door warning ................................ 288
Parking brake indicator ......................... 286
Pre-collision system.................................. 287
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 288
Slip indicator ................................................. 287
SRS ................................................................... 285
Tire pressure ............................................... 289
Warning message display............................74
Warning messages ..................................... 292
Washer Checking .......................................................256
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 198