bulb LEXUS RC350 2021 Owners Manual

RC350AWD-RC350-RC300AWD-RC300_U
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
Air conditioning filter..................275
Electronic key battery ................ 277
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 278
Headlight aim................................. 280
Light bulbs ........................................ 281
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 286
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 286
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................... 287
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 289
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 293
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 294
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 295
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 303
If you have a flat tire..................... 307
If the engine wi ll not start ........... 314
If you lose your keys ..................... 316
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............................................ 316
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly .................................. 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................................................ 319
If your vehicle overheats ........... 322
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 3268-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 328
Fuel information............................ 339
Tire information .............................. 341
8-2. Customization Customizable features ............... 351
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ............................ 361
8-4. Certifications Certifications ................................. 362
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 372
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ................... 372
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 374
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 380
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .......................................................... 382
Alphabetical Index ...................... 385
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index

12Pictorial index
Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.147
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.205
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................................................P.219
Precautions against car wash ............................. ......................................................... P.243
Fuel filler door .......................................................................................................... P.155
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .155
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ...... ...................................................................................P.330
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ..P.265
Tire size/inflation pressure ........................................................................................... P.334
Winter tires/tire chain ....................................................................................................P.20 5
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system.............................................. P.265
Coping with flat tires........................................................................................................ P .307
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P.255
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.255
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .........P.330
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.322
Warning messages ..........................................................................................................P.303
Headlights ................................................................................................................. P.14 2
Parking lights/daytime running lights............................................................... P.142
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Cornering lights ...................................................................................................... P.142
Side marker lights ................................................................................................... P.142
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.142
Stop lights
Back up light
Shifting the shift lever to R ...............................................................................................P.1 32
License plate lights ................................................................................................. P.142
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 281, Watts: P.338)
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1364-2. Driving procedures
The lever will return to its original posi-
tion immediately after operation.
1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move the
lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3Lane change to the left (move the
lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4Left turn
■If the turn signals do not stop flash-
ing after turning left or right, or if
you want to stop them flashing
Operate the lever in the opposite
direction to either position 2 or 3 . If
you move the lever to either position 1
or 4, the selected turn signals will flash.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear
turn signal lights has not burned out.
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a
lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.351)
Turn signal lever
Operating instructions

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 242
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 245
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements........................................................ 248
General maintenance ............. 249
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 252
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 253
Hood............................................... 255
Positioning a floor jack............ 255
Engine compartment............... 257
Tires ................................................ 265
Tire inflation pressure .............. 273
Wheels........................................... 274
Air conditioning filter...............275
Electronic key battery ............. 277
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 278
Headlight aim.............................. 280
Light bulbs ..................................... 281

2546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.281)
•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.262)
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Tire inflation pres-
sure ( P.273)• Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.264)
• 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.262)
■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.

2806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement.
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not designed for
this vehicle may be unusable.
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
 Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
 Park the vehicle on level ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.
 Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.
 Bounce the vehicle several times.
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim
Adjusting the headlight aim
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B

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number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. ( P.338)
Rear turn signal light
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights
 Cornering lights
 Side marker lights
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment
Bulb locations
A

2826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Back-up light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the rear turn signal
lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of
the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the
inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.280
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the peripheral of the
taillight and the vehicle body
around the taillight.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the paint when removed.
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Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the
tip of the flathead scre wdriver with a cloth,
etc.
3 Remove the 2 screws.
Replacing light bulbs

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4Pull the light unit toward the rear of
the vehicle to remove it.
5 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
6 Remove the light bulb.
7 Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on the
rear turn signal light to visually check that there is no light leaking from the bulb base.
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Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehicle
to install it.
9 Install the 2 screws and cover.
10 Remove the protective tape.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights. The bulbs
become very hot and may cause
burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the
light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion,
use and hold with a clean dry cloth to
avoid getting moisture and oils on the
bulb. Also, if the bu lb is scratched or
dropped, it may blow out or crack.