LEXUS RC F (2019 year). Instruction — part 24
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Brush the surfaces using a soft brush.
Do not brush hard as doing so may cause damage.
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Wipe the surfaces clean with a soft cloth that has been dampened in cold or
lukewarm water and squeezed out.
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Allow the artificial leather (Alcantara
®
*
) to dry in a shaded and ventilated
area.
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: “Alcantara
®
” is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.
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Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
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Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to
apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let
them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
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Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts
periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
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When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could
be damaged.
Cleaning the artificial leather (Alcantara
®
*
) areas
WARNING
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Water in the vehicle
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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
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Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
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An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the wind-
shield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
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NOTICE
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Cleaning detergents
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Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline solu-
tions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco-
hol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
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Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be damaged.
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Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
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Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
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Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the
vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
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Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they
may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
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Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact
with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
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When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. (
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Cleaning the inside of the rear window
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Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running
parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
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Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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6-2. Maintenance
General maintenance should be performed 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 schedule.
For details about maintenance items and schedules, refer to the “Warranty and Ser-
vice Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
You can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.
The use of Lexus repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s Guide”, “War-
ranty and Service Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.
Maintenance requirements
To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular mainte-
nance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks.
Lexus recommends the following maintenance:
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
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Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is preformed according to the maintenance schedule,
please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
Select
on the multi-information display. (
Press the
or
meter control switch on the steering wheel to select “Vehicle
Settings” then “Scheduled Maintenance”. (To confirm setting, press
.)
Select “Yes” and then press
.
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display when the reset proce-
dure has been completed.
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Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Lexus dealer
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Lexus technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your
vehicle.
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Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been per-
formed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is
under warranty, your Lexus dealer will promptly take care of it.
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WARNING
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If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and possible
death or serious injury.
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Handling of the battery
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents 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.
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Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component
wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid exposure and wash any affected area
immediately.
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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds
which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. (
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at
the intervals specified in the “Warranty and Service Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”. It is recommended that any problem you notice should
be brought to the attention of your Lexus dealer or qualified service shop for
advice.
Engine compartment
Items
Check points
Battery
Check the indicator (if equipped) and connections.
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Brake fluid
Is the brake fluid at the correct level?
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Engine/intercooler coolant
Is the engine/intercooler coolant at the correct level?
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Engine oil
Is the engine oil at the correct level?
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Exhaust system
There should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Radiator, condenser and
intercooler radiator
The radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator
should be free from foreign objects.
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Washer fluid
Is there sufficient washer fluid?
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Vehicle interior
Items
Check points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (with-
out uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“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 appropriate clearance
from the floor?
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• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play?
(
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.
Head restraints
(RC350/RC300)
• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers
• 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 parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats
• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.
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Vehicle exterior
Items
Check 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.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.
WARNING
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If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before performing
maintenance checks.
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The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission
control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test and may need to be
repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer to service the vehicle.
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When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be com-
pletely set.
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When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction
and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven
40 or more times.
Contact your Lexus dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of
the emission control system.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:
When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after several driv-
ing trips
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections.
Items
Parts and tools
Battery condition
(
• Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid
• SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/intercooler
coolant level
(
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses
(
• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator, condenser
and intercooler radi-
ator (
Tire inflation pres-
sure (
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(
• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
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When working on the engine compartment
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Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
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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.
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Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
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Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
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Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
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When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
(
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Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
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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.
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
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Front
2WD models
AWD models
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with
the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Jack point
Jack point
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Rear
RC350/RC300
RC F (vehicles with LSD [Limited Slip Differential])
Jack point
Jack point
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RC F (vehicles with TVD [Torque Vectoring Differential])
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: Do not place the floor jack under either torque transfer module.
Torque transfer modules
*
Jack point
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Engine compartment
Fuse boxes
(
Battery (
Engine oil level dipstick
(
Engine coolant reservoir
(
Engine oil filler cap
(
Brake fluid reservoir (
Washer fluid tank
(
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (
Radiator (
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