power steering fluid LEXUS RC350 2016 Owners Manual

1924-1. Before driving
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pe dals at the same time while driving, as
this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is ac cidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●RC200t: Make sure to idle the engine im mediately after high speed driving or hill
climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the follo wing situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brak e pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 5 7 0 , 5 8 4 )
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer (AWD models), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

686Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Engine .........................................................621ACCESSORY mode..................... 200
Compartment ..................................... 485
Engine switch ........................................ 199
Hood ......................................................... 481
How to start the engine ................... 199
Identification number ...................... 620
If the engine will not start................597
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 199
Overheating ........................................ 608
Engine coolant....................................... 493 Capacity .................................................626
Checking................................................493
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................92, 98
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................488 Capacity ................................................. 622
Checking............................................... 488
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine oil maintenance data .............491
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 98
Engine switch ...........................................199
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 287
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .......288 Warning light .......................................544
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode .............................................291 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 438
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 570
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit .........................584
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 627
Brake........................................................ 629
Washer .................................................. 500
Fog lights...................................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Footwell light ...........................................432 Wattage .................................................635
Front fog lights........................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 155 Adjustment............................................. 155
Cleaning................................................. 469
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................ 160
Head restraints .....................................164
Jam protection function....................156
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Seat position memory ...................... 160
Seat ventilators...................................... 431F