coolant temperature LEXUS RCF 2021 User Guide

3027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Charging system warning light
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.337)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
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.

3377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
WARNING
●When working with the battery, always
wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to
come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area
with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
●Always wash your hands after handling
the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive
belt.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( P.66) is in the red zone
or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures

3397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the engine. Set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P.
2 Remove the mud, snow or sand
from around the rear wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some other
material under the rear wheels to
help provide traction.
4 Restart the engine.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R and
release the parking brake. Then,
while exercising caution, depress
the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press the switch to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fans and belts. Failure to do so may
cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
●While the engine and radiator are hot,
do not loosen or remove the coolant
reservoircap.
High temperature steam or coolant
couldspray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can
cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with
foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following proce-
dures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure

3448-1. Specifications
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
10W-30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W- 30
at the next oil change.Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here
as an example):
• The 5W in 5W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the vis- cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
A
Cooling system
Capacity*12.2 qt. (11.5 L, 10.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
 “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
 Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid orga nic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

396Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 204
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 343
Checking ....................................................... 267
Low engine oil pressure warning light.........................................................................303
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 204
Engine switch ..................................................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 294
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..............200 Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................304
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt .............................227
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 275
Vehicles with a spare tire ........................313
Vehicles without a spare tire .................319
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 345
Brake.................................................... 270, 346
Washer ............................................................272
Footwell light ................................................. 223
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment..................................................... 103
Cleaning......................................................... 245
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105 Seat heaters .................................................... 221
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators .............................................. 221
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Fuel Capacity .........................................................343
Fuel gauge ........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system...................... 301
Information ....................................................349
Low fuel level warning light ................. 306
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Type ..................................................................343
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 75
Current fuel consumption ........................ 75
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
........................................................................... 331
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system......................... 301
Fuses ................................................................. 285
G
Garage door opener ...................................231
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ....................................................76
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 226
Glove box light ............................................. 226
H
Headlight aim ................................................ 287
Headlights Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289

399Alphabetical Index
“F” content ......................................................... 77
Gear Position ................................................. 76
G-force.............................................................. 79
History (Lap timer) ...................................... 78
Lap timer ............................................................ 77
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................166
Menu icons .......................................................74
Meter control switches ...............................74
Navigation system-linked display ..........81
Pop-up display................................................73
Settings ................................................................81
Tire pressure ........................................76, 275
Torque distribution ...................................... 78
Units .................................................................... 76
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 76
Warning message...................................... 310
Warning message display .........................81
N
Navigation system-linked display..............81
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6
O
“ODO TRIP” switch .......................................72
Odometer ..........................................................72
Odometer and trip meter display ............72 Display items ....................................................72
“ODO TRIP” switch .....................................72
Oil Differential oil ............................................... 346
Engine oil ....................................................... 343
Opener Fuel filler door............................................... 150
Hood................................................................ 264
Trunk ................................................................... 96
Outer foot lights Location.......................................................... 223
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..................... 179 Folding.................................................................. 111
Linked mirror functi
on when reversing111
Mirror position memory .......................... 105
Outside rear view mirror defoggers . 217
RCTA function ..............................................179
Outside temperature.................................... 66
Overheating .................................................. 337
P
Paddle shift switches ..........................134, 135
Panic mode ....................................................... 90
Parking brake Operation ........................................................137
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer............................................................................137
Parking brake warning light ................ 304
Warning message .......................................137
Parking lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 289
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159
PCS warning light .................................... 305
Personal lights............................................... 223
Power control unit coolant Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Power easy access system ....................... 105
Power outlet .................................................. 228
Power steering (Elect ric power steering
system) ..........................................................200 Electric power steering system warning light ............................................................... 304
Power windows Door lock linked window operation ... 113
Jam protection function ............................. 112
Operation ......................................................... 112
Window lock switch.................................... 113
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ............................................................157
PCS OFF switch ......................................... 159

403Alphabetical Index
Trunk storage extension ........................ 228
Wireless remote control........................... 97
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................289
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
TVD (Toruqe Vectorin g Differential) .. 198
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 230
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 230
VDIM (Vehicle Dynami cs Integrated Man-
agement)......................................................200
Vehicle data recording . ...................................6
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM)..............................................200
Vehicle identification number ................ 342
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .............199
Vehicle sway warning display ....................76
Ventilators (seat ventilators)..................... 221
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .............199
W
Warning buzzer
Open door....................................................306
Warning buzzers Approach warning...................................... 176
Brake Override System .........................304
Downshifting ..................................................135
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt.........................................................................306
Drive-Start Control ..................................304
Electric power steering ..........................304
High coolant temperature .................... 302
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
Low engine oil pressure.........................303
Open door.............................................. 93, 94
Open window ................................................ 113
Parking brake ..............................................304
Pre-collision braking................................. 158
Rear passengers’ seat belt .................... 307 Warning lights............................................... 302
ABS .................................................................. 303
Automatic headlight leveling system306
Brake Override System ........................ 304
Brake system................................................302
Charging system........................................302
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light .......................................... 306
Drive-Start Control.................................. 304
Electric power steering.......................... 304
High coolant temperature.....................302
LDA indicator ............................................. 305
Low engine oil pressure........................ 303
Low fuel level .............................................. 306
Malfunction indicator lamp .................. 303
Master warning light.................................307
Open door warning ................................ 306
Parking brake indicator ......................... 304
Pre-collision system................................. 305
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ..............................................................307
Slip indicator ................................................ 305
SRS ................................................................... 303
Tire pressure ................................................307
Warning message ........................................ 310
Warning message display.............................81
Washer Checking ....................................................... 272
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................204
Switch.................................................................143
Washing and waxing.................................. 240
Weight Cargo capacity .............................................126
Load limits .......................................................126
Weight............................................................. 342
Wheels ...............................................................281 Size .................................................................... 347
Window lock switch ...................................... 113
Windows Power windows ............................................. 112
Rear window defogger............................. 217