LEXUS RCF 2021 Owners Manual

2516-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
6
Maintenance and care
●Rain water, sea water, and other liquids
that may cause water stains
●Sand, pollen, volcanic ash, and other par-
ticulate matter
●Dead insects, bird droppings, etc.
●Sap, leaves, flowers, etc.
●Mud, snow, anti-freezing agents, and
other road debris
●Gasoline, engine oil, asphalt, and other
oily materials
■Do not apply a coating to the vehicle
Do not apply a coating to the vehicle body,
as it will form a film over the painted sur-
faces, filling the matte clear coat surface,
making it more flat. As a result, it will
become more glossy, possibly permanently
losing its matte properties.
Take care in order to not damage the
painted surfaces.
When minor damage occurs to a vehi-
cle with a normal clear coat, it can be
repaired by polishing it or using touch
up paint. In contrast, a matte clear coat cannot be repaired using these meth-
ods.
If these methods are used the uneven-
ness of the matte clear coat may be
removed or filled in. In either case, the
surface will become more flat, making
Repair of paint damage

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it appear more glossy, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
In order to maintain the matte finish
when repairing damage, it will be nec-
essary to repaint the entire part.Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
 Wipe away any water.Washing your vehicle
Washing the vehicle by hand is rec-
ommended.
How to wash your vehicle
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to the painted sur-
faces
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the painted surfaces of your
vehicle may be damaged and perma-
nently lose their matte properties.
●When washing the vehicle, do not use
a brush.
●Do not use rubbing or polishing com-
pounds (ex. scratch remover).
●Do not rub the vehicle body.

2536-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
6
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
●Do not attach a stickers to or vinyl
wrap the vehicle body.
●Before attaching a magnet (sign, etc.)
to the vehicle body, make sure to wash
and thoroughly dry the area of the
vehicle body where the magnet is to
be attached.

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■General washing tips (P.252)
■If the vehicle body is dirty ( P.250)
Question: What should I do if any of th e following have attached to the vehicle?
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions about the matte clear coat and
their answers:
Washing the vehicle
QuestionAnswer
Can the vehicle be washed?
Yes. The vehicle should be washed immediately if it is dirty.Can the vehicle be washed
frequently?
What is the proper method
for washing the vehicle?The vehicle should be washed by hand, using only water
and a chamois cloth.
Is there anything I should be
careful about when washing
the vehicle?Make sure to start by rinsing the entire vehicle with plenty
of water from top to bottom.
Can I wash the vehicle in an
automatic car wash?
Lexus does not recommend the use of these car washing
methods, as they may damage the matte clear coat.Wash
the vehicle by hand.
Can I use a high-pressure
pressure washer to wash the
vehicle?
ItemAnswer
Leaves, flowers, branches,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte cl ear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicl e, dirt may settle into the
matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it will
become more glossy, possibly permanently losing its matte
properties.
Sand, pollen, and other par-
ticulate matterWash off with water immediately.
If the contaminants are allowed to remain on the vehicle,
they may settle into the matt e clear coat, making it more
glossy, possibly causing it to permanently lose its matte
properties.
Asphalt (tar)

2556-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
6
Maintenance and care
■Vehicle washing products (P.252)
Water repellent glass coating
Remove immediately.
Even if removed, depending on the contaminant, the matte
clear coat may be damaged, po ssibly permanently losing its
matte properties.Glass treatment remover
Tire cleaner
Gasoline
Oil
Washer fluid
QuestionAnswer
Can I use car wash shampoo/
soap?
Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for car
wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehicle with
plenty of water after using detergent.
Do not use alkaline (including weakly basic) detergents, as
they may damage the matte clear coat.
Can I use a general house-
hold neutral detergent?Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for car
wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehicle with
plenty of water after using detergent.
What should I use to wipe off
dirt?
Use a soft chamois cloth.What should I use to dry the
vehicle?
Can I use a water stain
remover?Lexus does not recommend the use of water stain remov-
ers, as they may damage the matte clear coat. Do not use
alkaline detergents or prod ucts containing abrasives.
Can the vehicle be waxed?No. Do not wax the vehicle or apply a coating to the vehicle
body, as they may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture.
Can a coating be applied to
the vehicle body?
Can I use an iron remover?No, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its matte
texture
Can I use tar and pitch
remover?No, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Can I use a matte paint
cleaner/wax?Lexus does not recommend the use of matte paint cleaners
or waxes, as they may cause th e matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture.
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■Body coatings
■Repairing the vehicle body (P.251)
■Attaching accessories and ot her objects to the vehicle
Are there genuine Lexus
vehicle washing products
available for matte paint?No. Use a soft chamois cloth for cleaning the vehicle body.
Use a neutral detergent which is approved for car wash use
or dilute citric acid when necessary.
Are there any vehicle wash-
ing product brands that Lexus
recommends?No. Use a soft chamois cloth for cleaning the vehicle body.
Use a neutral detergent which is approved for car was use
or dilute citric acid when necessary.
QuestionAnswer
Can a body coating available
at a Lexus dealer be applied?No, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its matte
texture.
Can an aftermarket body
coating be applied?Lexus does not recommend applying a coating to the vehi-
cle body, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture.
Can an aftermarket body
coating designed for matte
paint be applied?Lexus does not recommend applying a coating to the vehi-
cle body, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture.
QuestionAnswer
Can damage to the paint be
repaired?In order to maintain the matte finish when repairing paint
damage, it is necessary to re paint the entire part. Consult
your Lexus dealer for details.
Can I use rubbing or polish-
ing compound (ex. scratch
remover)?No. Using a rubbing or polishing compound or touch up
paint may damage the matte clear coat. In order to maintain
the matte finish when repairin g paint damage, it is neces-
sary to repaint the entire part. Consult your Lexus dealer
for details.
Can I use touch up paint?
QuestionAnswer
Can a sticker or vinyl wrap be
attached to the vehicle body?No. They may damage matte clear coat when they are
installed and may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture when they are removed.
Can a magnet be attached to
the vehicle body?Yes. Make sure to wash and th oroughly dry the area around
where the magnet is to be attached before attaching it.
QuestionAnswer

2576-3. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
6-3.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Lexus parts
be used for repairs to ensure performance
of each system. If non-Lexus parts are used
in replacement or if a repair shop other than
a Lexus dealer perfor ms repairs, confirm
the warranty coverage.
■Allow inspection and repairs to be per-
formed by a Lexus dealer
●Lexus technicians are well-trained spe-
cialists and are kept up to date with the
latest service information. They are well
informed about the operations of all sys-
tems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repa ir order. It proves
that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warra nty coverage. If any
problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will
promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be per-
formed on a daily basis. This can be
done by yourself or by a Lexus dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance sched-
ule.
For details about ma intenance items and
schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
■Resetting the message indicating main-
tenance is required
After the required maintenance is pre-
formed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures
described below:
1 Select on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.81)
2 Press the or meter control
switch on the steeri ng wheel to select
“Vehicle Settings” then “Scheduled
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driv-
ing, day-to-day care and regular
maintenance are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to perform
regular checks. Lexus recommends
the maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly main-
tained
Improper maintenanc e could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and possi-
ble death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-
ents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and
other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehi-
cles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer and birth
defects or other re productive harm.
Avoid exposure and wash any affected
area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contai n lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause
brain damage. Wash your hands after
handling. ( P.271)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance

2586-3. Maintenance
Maintenance”. (To confirm setting,
press .)
3 Select “Yes” and then press .
4 A message will be displayed on the
multi-information display when the
reset procedure has been completed.
You can perform some maintenance
procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself
maintenance may affect warranty cov-
erage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recom-
mended.
For details about warra nty coverage, refer
to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Do-it-yourself maintenance
General maintenance
Listed below are the general main-
tenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in
the “Warranty and Service Guide”
or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any prob-
lem you notice should be brought to
the attention of your Lexus dealer
or qualified service shop for advice.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there
is adequate ventilati on before perform-
ing maintenance checks.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery
Check the indicator (if
equipped) and con-
nections. ( P.271)
Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the
correct level?
( P.270)
Engine coolant
Is the engine coolant at
the correct level?
( P.269)
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the
correct level?
( P.267)
Exhaust system
There should not be
any fumes or strange
sounds.

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Maintenance and care
Radiator and con-
denser
The radiator and con-
denser should be free
from foreign objects.
( P.270)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
( P.272)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator
pedal
• The accelerator
pedal should move
smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort
or catching).
Automatic trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism
•When parked on a slope and the shift
lever is in P, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance
from the floor?
• Does the brake pedal have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
ItemsCheck points
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side
when the brakes are
applied.
•The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too
close to the floor
when the brakes are
applied.
Indicators/buzz-
ers•Do the indicators and buzzers function
properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move
smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the park-
ing brake is on, is the
vehicle securely
stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
ItemsCheck points

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Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the cor-
rect amount of free
play?
•There should not be any strange sounds
coming from the
steering wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operate smoothly?
Engine hood
•Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
•There should not be any signs of fluid
leakage after the
vehicle has been
parked.
ItemsCheck points
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to
the maintenance
schedule?
•The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wip-
ers
• The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, con-
tamination or defor-
mation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield without
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck points