fuel type LEXUS RC350 2021 Owners Manual

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)
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
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301-1. For safe use
severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of
the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may
be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the
extremely high speed deployment (infla-
tion) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seat s, parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag
itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●All of the doors will be unlocked.
(  P.89)
●Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.
( P.294)
●For Lexus Enform Safety Connect sub-
scribers, if any of the following situations
occur, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center,
notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” but-
ton) and an agent will attempt to speak
with the occupants to ascertain the level
of emergency and assi stance required. If
the occupants are unable to communi-
cate, the agent automatically treats the
call as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency services.
(  P.52)
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a sever rear-end collision.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the
event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to an approximately 12 - 18
mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with
a fixed wall that does not move or
deform). However, this threshol
d velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situa-
tions:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can
move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride
collision, such as a collision in which the
front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is
possible that only the seat belt preten-
sioners will activate.
●The SRS front airbags for the front pas-
senger will not activate if there is no pas-
senger sitting in the front passenger seat.
However, the SRS front airbags for the
front passenger may deploy if luggage is
put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccu-
pied.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS
side and curtain shield airbags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags
will deploy in the event of an impact that
exceeds the set threshold level (the level
of force corresponding to the impact
force produced by an approximately
3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with
the vehicle cabin from a direction per-
pendicular to the vehicle orientation at an
approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 -
30 km/h]).
●Both SRS curtain shield airbags will
deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.
●All SRS side and curtain shield airbags
will deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
■Conditions under which the SRS air-
bags may deploy (inflate), other than a
collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and
curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in
the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

802-1. Instrument cluster
Best recorded fuel consumption
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Resetting the history data
Updating the latest fuel consump-
tion data
The average fuel consumption history
is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption
since the last updated. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption as a
reference.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Updating the history data
Update the latest fuel consumption by
selecting “Updat e” to measure the current
fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted
by selecting “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance
that can be driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
This distance is comp uted based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
Display the vehicle information on the
side display ( P.214), and then select
or to display the desired
screen.
The image is an example only, and may
vary slightly from actual conditions.
■Trip information (type A)
Displays the average fuel consumption
for the past 10 minutes in 1 minute
intervals, as well as the cruising range.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
■Trip information (type B)
Displays the cruising range, latest fuel
consumption and the amount of time
elapsed since the engine was started.
Use the displayed average fuel consump-
tion as a reference.
A
B
C
D
E
Using the side display (vehicles
with a 10.3-inch display)

1194-1. Before driving
4
Driving
■Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
Control)
●When the following unusual operation is
performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the
multi-information disp lay, read the mes-
sage and follow the instruction.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too much while the vehicle is in reverse.
●While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC ( P.202)
to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type park-
ing brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the brake shoes
periodically or whenev er the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. ( P.330)
■Idling time before en gine stop (RC300)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger,
allow the engine to idle immediately after
high-load driving.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or
high-speed driving (at the
highway speed limit or rec-
ommended speed)
Not neces- sary
Steep hill driving, continuous
driving (race track driving
etc.)Approxi-mately 1 minute
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera- tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.

1554-4. Refueling
4
Driving
4-4.Refueling
Close both side doors and windows,
and turn the engine switch off.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P.339
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehi-
cle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded
fuel pumps.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-
nates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illumi-
nate erroneously if refueling is performed
repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open
the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while
refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before
opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge
any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refu-
eling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank
cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard
when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard
before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray
out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not dis-
charged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel
tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are
harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch
any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to
prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the
fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel noz-
zle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing
so may damage the vehicle, such as
causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally or damaging fuel
system components or the vehicle’s
painted surface.

3308-1. Specifications
■RC300
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the
dipstick.
Displacement210.9 cu. in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Model2.0 L 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS) engine
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline (with tur-
bocharger)
Bore and stroke3.39  3.39 in. (86.0  86.0 mm)
Displacement121.9 cu. in. (1998 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Reference)17.5 gal. (66.4 L, 14.6 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
With filter
RC350
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.8 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.9 qt. (4.6 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter
RC350
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
RC350 AWD/RC300 AWD
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp. qt.)
RC300
4.5 qt. (4.3 L, 3.8 Imp. qt.)

3408-1. Specifications
driving uphill. This is normal and there is
no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper
fuels are used, the engine will be dam-
aged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to
your vehicle’s three-way catalytic con-
verters causing the emission control
system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than the type
previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system
damage or vehicle performance prob-
lems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an
octane number or rating lower than
the level previously stated may cause
persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this may lead to engine dam-
age and will void the vehicle warranty.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability (poor hot starting,
vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is
encountered after using a different type
of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of
fuel.

386Alphabetical Index
CareExterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242
Cargo capacity...............................................125
Cargo hooks ................................................. 229
Center Display ............................................... 212
Chains .............................................................. 206
Child restraint system Child seats definition................................... 40
Child seats installation........................ 44, 47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ....................................................................42
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors . 48
Installing CRS with top tether strap.....50
Riding with children ..................................... 40
Types of child restraint system installation method ............................................................. 41
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 49
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ........................ 264, 321
Child restraint system.......................... 40, 41
Heated steering wheel or seat heater precautions................................................ 223
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Installing child restraints ............................ 40
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 40
Trunk precautions .......................................... 91
Cleaning Exterior ........................................................... 242
Interior ............................................................. 245
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Seat belts........................................................ 245
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 242 Clock ........................................................66, 230
Clock settings ............................................... 230
Coat hooks..................................................... 230
Compass ......................................................... 237
Condenser ..................................................... 262
Console box .................................................. 228
Consumption screen .....................................79
Cooling system............................................. 260
Engine overheating................................... 322
Cornering lights .............................................143 Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ........................................176
Cup holders ................................................... 228
Current fuel consumption ...........................73
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................351
D
Daytime running light system ................... 142
Daytime running lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................219
Rear window ..................................................219
Windshield ......................................................219
Differential Front differential oil............. .......................333
Rear differential oil......... ..................... .......333
Dimension ...................................................... 328
Dinghy towing.................................................126
Display Center Display .............................................. 212
Drive information .......................................... 73
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........................................................... 171
Multi-information display ............................ 71
Warning messages.................................. 305
Distance until next engine oil change .... 70
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 249
Door courtesy lights ................................... 225

388Alphabetical Index
If the engine will not start .........................314
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 127
Overheating................................................. 322
Tachometer ..................................................... 66
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 332
Checking .......................................................260
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 56
Engine oil Capacity .........................................................330
Checking .......................................................258
Preparing and checking before winter.........................................................................205
Warning light ............................................... 296
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 260
Engine oil pressure gauge ...........................74
Engine oil temperature gauge ...................74
Engine switch .................................................. 127 Auto power off function .......................... 130
Changing the engine switch modes.. 129
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................286
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................6
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 229
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system .............268
Vehicles with a spare tire ...................... 307
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 333
Brake.................................................... 262, 334
Washer ........................................................... 264
Footwell light ................................................. 225 Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 36
Front position lights Wattage ......................................................... 338
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Memory recall function............................ 104
Power easy access system .................... 102
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223
Front side marker light Light switch .....................................................142
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Fuel Capacity ........................................................ 330
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system..................... 294
Information ....................................................339
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Type ................................................................. 330
Warning light ...............................................299
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 73
Current fuel consumption ........................ 73
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 316
Refueling.......................................................... 155
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 294
Fuses ................................................................. 278
G
Garage door opener ................................. 232

392Alphabetical Index
Power easy access system ........................102
Power outlet .................................................. 230
Power steering (Electric power steering
system)............................................................201 Warning light ............................................... 297
Power windows Door lock linked window operation... 113
Jam protection function..............................112
Operation..........................................................112
Window lock switch ................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................ 162
PCS OFF switch ..........................................164
Warning light ...............................................298
Warning message.....................................303
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range)............... 176
Radiator ........................................................... 262
RCTA Function ............................................................. 191
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............ 191
Rear seats .......................................................... 101 Head restraints ............................................ 105
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat ventilators............................................ 223
Rear side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Rear turn signal lights Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror............................. 109
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 110
Rear window defogger ...............................219
Refueling Capacity .........................................................330
Fuel types.......................................................330
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened...........................................................................316
Opening the fuel tank cap ..................... 155 Remote Touch ................................................210
Replacing
Electronic key battery .............................. 277
Fuses................................................................. 278
Light bulbs ...................................................... 281
Tires ..................................................................307
Resetting the message indicating mainte- nance is required ...................................... 248
Rev indicator .................................................... 69
Rev peak............................................................. 69
S
Seat belt reminder light............................. 299
Seat belts............................................................ 24 Automatic Locking Retractor................. 26
Child restraint system installation ..40, 41
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt..........................................................................245
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 26
How to wear your seat belt ..................... 25
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................. 25
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................. 24
Reminder light and buzzer ...................299
Seat belt extender......................................... 25
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 27
SRS warning light.......................................296
Seat heaters ................................................... 223
Seat position memory..................................102
Seat ventilators ............................................. 223
Seating capacity.............................................125
Seats Adjustment ....................................................... 99
Cleaning .........................................................245
Driving position memory ........................ 102
Head restraints............................................. 105
Power easy access system .................... 102
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 23
Seat heaters .................................................. 223
Seat position memory .............................. 102
Seat ventilators ............................................ 223