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RC350/RCF Pre-Delivery Service Manual
Lexus Technician:
Before you perform Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) on this vehicle, be sure you:
 •ReadandunderstandthisPDSManual
 •ReadandunderstandallapplicablePDSTechnicalServiceInformationBulletins(TSIBs)forthisvehicle
 •ReadandunderstandthePDSPrecautionsintheTSIBs.
 •Attendthe“TechnicalIntroductiontoLexusCourseL005”attheLexusAreaOfce
When performing PDS on this vehicle:
 •UsethePDSManualwhenperformingthisservice
 •ChecktheTechnicalInformationSystem(TIS)foranyupdatedPDSTSIBsthatapplytothemodelyouare
 servicing
 •VerifythattheVehicleIdenticationNumber(VIN)onrepairorderandvehiclematch
 •Liftvehicleandperformundervehiclesafety/damageinspection
 •Roadtestvehiclelongenoughtotesthotengineanddriveoverroughroad(Bottdots)totestforrattles/
 squeaks
 •WhenPDSiscompleted,signVehicleDeliveryCerticate,locatedintheglovebox
The following TSIBs are available on TIS:
 D/C CutFuseInstallationduringPDS
 InitialCalibrationofCompassduringPDS
 FrontLicensePlate& MountingBracketInstallation
 FrontWheelOpeningExtensionPadInstallationduringPDS
 TirePressureWarningSystemInitialization
TPWS Operation Verication
1.ConnectTechstreamtoDLC3.
2.Adjustalltires(exceptthesparetire)tothestandardtireinationpressure,asindicatedonthetireand
 loadinginformationlabelonvehicle.
NOTE:
 •Toadjusttirepressurecorrectlywhenoutsidetemperatureissignicantlycolderorwarmerthanshop
 temperature,performaHealthCheckusingTechstreamandselectthe“CompensationTirePressure”
 checkbox.CompensationpressureswillbedisplayedontheHealthCheckresultsscreen.
 •Adjustthetirepressurewhenthetiresarecold.
To obtain PDS material:
Manual
 •DownloadfromTISwebsiteorLexusCustomerServiceswebsiteonDealerdaily
 •OrderfromMDC,00242-PDSRC-MAN15
CheckSheet
 •DownloadandprintfromTISwebsiteorLexusCustomerServiceswebsiteonDealerDaily,or
 •OrderfromMDC,00242-PDSRC-CK15,eachpacketcontains25CheckSheets
 •Sheetistwo-sided,backsidehasproceduretips
VehicleDeliveryCerticate
 •OrderfromMDC,00242-TIQ15
OtherPDSTSIBs
 •DownloadfromTISwebsite
Contact your District Service & Parts Manager if you have any questions.
MDC#00242-PDSRC-MAN15 JBS20141113
©2014Lexus,aDivisionofToyotaMotorSalesUSA,Inc.
2015MY
RC350/RCF
Pre-Delivery
Service Manual
RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS
A.ENGINECOMPARTMENT........................................................ 1
B.LOCKSANDLIGHTS................................................................ 5
C.LEFTFRONT............................................................................. 11
D.LEFTREAR............................................................................... 34
E.TRUNK...................................................................................... 36
F. RIGHTREAR............................................................................. 38
G.RIGHTFRONT.......................................................................... 39
H.FRONTBUMPER...................................................................... 42
I. UNDERVEHICLE(SAFETY/DAMAGE).................................... 45
J. ROADTEST.............................................................................. 46
COMPLETION .......................................................................................54
INDEX ...................................................................................................57
I
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
1Relay block............................................................................................................-
2Battery.................................................................................................................. 3
3Engineoilleveldipstick........................................................................................ 2
4Enginecoolantreservoir....................................................................................... 3
5Engineoilllercap............................................................................................... 2
6Brakeuidreservoir.............................................................................................. 2
7Washeruidtank.................................................................................................. 4
8Electriccoolingfans............................................................................................ 48
9Condenser............................................................................................................. -
10Radiator.................................................................................................................-
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NOTE:
Install protective fender covers prior to beginning the under-hood inspection.
RC350
II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
RCF
1Relay block............................................................................................................-
2Battery.................................................................................................................. 3
3Engineoilleveldipstick........................................................................................ 2
4Enginecoolantreservoir....................................................................................... 3
5Engineoilllercap............................................................................................... 2
6Brakeuidreservoir.............................................................................................. 2
7Washeruidtank.................................................................................................. 4
8Electriccoolingfans............................................................................................ 48
9Condenser............................................................................................................. -
10Radiator.................................................................................................................-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
Engineswitch....................................................................................................... 8
Transmissionshiftlever...................................................................................... 47
Meters...................................................................................................................-
Multi-informationdisplay..................................................................................... 24
Parkingbrake..................................................................................................... 48
Turnsignallever................................................................................................... 9
Headlightswitch................................................................................................... 9
Windshieldwiperandwasherswitch.................................................................. 18
Emergencyasherswitch.................................................................................. 10
Trunkopener...................................................................................................... 17
Hoodlockreleaselever........................................................................................ 2
Tiltandtelescopicsteeringcontrolswitch*......................................................... 24
Tiltandtelescopicsteeringreleaselever*.......................................................... 24
Airconditioningsystem....................................................................................... 25
Audiosystem...................................................................................................... 26
Trunkopenermainswitch.................................................................................. 17
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IV
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
Audioremotecontrolswitches............................................................................27
Paddleshiftswitches.............................................................................................-
Metercontrolswitches........................................................................................24
Vehicle-to-vehicledistancebutton*.....................................................................50
Cruisecontrolswitch*.........................................................................................50
LDAswitch*........................................................................................................49
Talkswitch..........................................................................................................27
Telephoneswitches............................................................................................27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
*Ifequipped
Insiderearviewmirror.........................................................................................32
Sunvisors...........................................................................................................31
Vanitymirrors......................................................................................................31
Interiorlight.........................................................................................................16
Personallights....................................................................................................16
Moonroofswitches*...........................................................................................32
SOSbutton*........................................................................................................33
Garagedooropenerswitches............................................................................33
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VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
*Ifequipped
Drivingpositionmemoryswitches*......................................................................14
Outsiderearviewmirrorswitches........................................................................16
Doorlockswitches...............................................................................................15
Powerwindowswitches.......................................................................................15
Windowlockswitch.............................................................................................15
Tirepressurewarningresetswitch........................................................................ -
PCSOFFswitch*.................................................................................................11
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VII
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
*Ifequipped
Seatheaterswitches*......................................................................................... 31
Seatventilatorswitches*.................................................................................... 31
Heatedsteeringwheelswitch*........................................................................... 31
Drivingmodeselectswitch................................................................................. 51
TVDswitch*........................................................................................................ 51
Snowmodeswitch.............................................................................................. 51
VSCOFFswitch................................................................................................. 52
Remotetouch*.................................................................................................... 28
Lexusdisplayaudiocontroller*.......................................................................... 28
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
Automatichighbeamswitch*............................................................................. 10
Windshieldwiperde-icerswitch*........................................................................ 16
Activerearwingswitch*...................................................................................... 30
Odometer/tripmeterandtripmeterresetbutton................................................ 17
Instrumentpanellightcontrolswitches............................................................... 17
Intuitiveparkingassistswitch*............................................................................ 29
BSM(BlindSpotMonitor)mainswitch*.............................................................. 17
ASCswitch*........................................................................................................ 53
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RC350
RCF
IX
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS
WASHING VEHICLE
Afterwashingvehicle,makesurealladhesivewrappinglm
isremoved.
NOTE:
Handwashingisrecommended.
WATER LEAK TEST
Visuallyandbyhandcheckforwaterleaksinthevehicle
interiorfromeachofthefollowingareas(makesurethatthe
trimandoorcarpetarenotdamp):
a)Doorglassweatherstrips
b)Frontcowlsides
c)Aroundthewindshield
d)Aroundthemoonroofarea
e)Aroundthequarterwindow
f)Aroundtherearwindow
PAINT FINISH (PAINT DEFECTS, DAMAGE)
Visuallyandbyhandinspectallbodypanels(doors,trunk,
fenders,enginehood,roofpanel)forsurfacedamagefrom
shipmentoranyforabnormalities(surfacerust,paintaking,
chips,dentsorscratches).
NOTE:
Carefullyinspectallpaintedsurfacesinawell-illuminated
area(800-luxilluminationisrecommended).
EXTERIOR PARTS FOR FIT
Visuallyandbyhandcheckthefollowingpartsforproper
installation,rust,t,misalignmentandlooseitems:
a)Frontandrearbumpers
b)Windowmoldings(front,sideandrear)
c)Lexusemblems(frontandrear)
d)Outsiderearviewmirrors
e)Headlights,turnsignallights,sidemarkerlights,fog 
 lightsandtaillightlenses
f)Doors,enginehoodandfuelllerdoor
g)Moonroof
h)Front/Reardoorpanelprotector
i)Outsidedoorhandle
j) Radiatorgrille
1RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ENGINE HOOD RELEASE LEVER
Usetheenginehoodreleaselevertocheckthatthelatch
operatesproperly.Ensurethattheenginehoodopensand
closessmoothly.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Visuallychecktheuidlevelthroughthereservoir.Ifthe
uidlevelislow,replenishthebrakeuidreservoirwith
FMVSSNo.116DOT3,FMVSSNo.116DOT4or
SAEJ1703brakeuidandcheckforuidleaks.Brakeuid
levelshouldbeatthe“MAX”line(within0.2inches[5.0
mm]below).
NOTE:
RefertotheRepair Manualforuidspecications.
RC350shown(RCFsimilar)
RC350shown(RCFsimilar)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL (ENGINE NOT
RUNNING)
a)Removetheengineoilleveldipstickandwipeitclean. 
Reinsertthedipstickandpullitouttochecktheoillevel. 
 Thelevelshouldbebetweenthetwomarks.
1Low
2Normal
  Excessive
b)Checktheoilfordirtorimpurities.
NOTE:
Iftheoillevelislow,addspeciedengineoilandcheck 
foroilleaks.
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2RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Visuallycheckthecoolantlevelthroughthecoolant
reservoirtankwhentheengineiscool.Thecoolantlevelis
satisfactoryifthelevelisbetweenthe“FULL”and“LOW”.
1Reservoircap
2“FULL”
3“LOW”
Onlyuse“ToyotaSuperLongLifeCoolant.”
CAUTION:
Topreventburningyourself,donotremovetheradiatorcap
whentheengineishot.
BATTERY TERMINAL TIGHTNESS AND
CHARGE
a)Checktheelectrolytelevel.Iftheelectrolytelevelislow, 
 checkthebatterycaseforleakage.
b)Checkthebatterycharge.Measuretheopen-circuit 
 batteryvoltagebetweentheterminals.Ifthevoltage
 readingislessthan12.6volts,rechargethebattery.
NOTE:
Beforemeasuringthevoltage,turnofftheengineandall
electricalsystems.Wait60secondstoremovethesurface
charge.Iftheenginewasrunningbeforemeasuringthe
voltage,wait20minutesaftertheenginestopstoremove
thesurfacecharge.
c)Checkthatthebatteryterminalsareproperlyconnected 
 andthattheclampisrmlyinstalled.
  Terminals
  Hold-downclamp
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2
RC350
RCF
3RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WASHER FLUID LEVEL
Openthewashertankcapandvisuallycheckthewasher
uidlevelinthewashertank.Theuidlevelshouldbelled
within2inchesofthecap.
WIRING AND HOSES
a)Checkthehoses,hoseconnectorsandvariousclamps 
 fortightness.
b)Visuallyinspecttheconditionofallharnessconnectors 
 andterminalsforproperinstallationandtightness.
RC350shown(RCFsimilar)
4RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS - A. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
Inspectthevefunctionsofthesystem.
1Locksthedoors
2Unlocksthedoors
3Opensthetrunk(Pressandhold)
4Soundsalarm(Pressandhold)
a)Lockingthedoors
 1. Closeallthedoors.
 2. Press ontheelectronickeytolockallthedoors 
  fromoutsidethevehicle.
NOTE:
  When ispressedtolockdoors,abeepwill 
 soundandallturnsignallightswillashonce.
  However,ifanydoorisnotclosedsecurely,
  pressing willcausethebuzzertosound 
  continuouslyuntilalldoorsareproperlyclosed.
b)Unlockingthedoors
 1. Press ontheelectronickeyoncetounlockthe 
  driver’sdoor.
 2. Press onceagainwithin3secondstounlockthe
  otherdoors
NOTE:
  Theinteriorlightandouterfootlightswill
  turnonandalltheturnsignallightsashtwice,
  soundingtwobeeps.
 3. Checkthatalldoorsautomaticallyre-lockafter60
  secondsifanydoorisnotopened.
c)Openingthetrunk
Pressandhold toopenthetrunk.
NOTE:
 Abuzzersoundstoindicatethatthetrunkisopening.
d)Soundingthealarm
 1. Pressandhold tosoundthealarm.
2. Tostopthealarm,pressanybutton.
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SMART ACCESS SYSTEM
a)Withelectronickeyinsideofthevehicle,touchthelock 
 sensor(ontheupperpartofthedoorhandle)andtrunk
 lockbutton.Checkthatthebuzzersoundsandthat
 thedoorsdonotlock.
b)Taketheelectronickeyandgetoutofthevehicle.Touch 
 thelocksensor(ontheupperpartofthedoorhandle).
 Checkthatthedoorlocks.
NOTE:
 Recognitionsignalsforthelockoperationwilloperate
 uptotwoconsecutivetimes.
c)Fromadistanceofatleast2.3ft.(0.7m),approachthe 
 vehicleandpullthedriverandpassengersidedoor
 handles,andthetrunkopener.Checkthatthedoor
 unlocks.
NOTE:
 Thedoorscannotbeunlockedfor3secondsafterthe
 doorsarelocked.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
Withthedoorslocked,checkthatthesystemoperates
properly.
System Test:
a)Openthewindows.
b)Lockthedoorsbysmartaccesssystem,wireless 
 remotecontrolormechanicalkey.Besuretowaituntil
 thesecuritylightonthecenterpanelstartsashing.
c)Unlockoneofthedoorsusingtheinsidedoorlock.The 
systemshouldactivatethealarm(soundingofthehorn, 
 blinkingoftheheadlights,taillightsandemergency
 asher,lightingupinteriorlight).
d)Cancelthesystembyunlockingdoorswiththesmart 
 accesssystem,wirelessremotecontrolormechanical
 key.
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
a)Checkthatthesecurityindicatorlightasheswhenthe 
 “ENGINE”switchisOFF.
b)Checkthattheenginecanbestartedusingall 
 thekeys.
c)Checkthatthesecurityindicatorlightturnsoffwhen 
 startingtheengine.
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DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND ILLUMINATED
ENTRY SYSTEM
a)Checkthatalldoorsopenandclosesmoothlyusingthe 
 insideandoutsidedoorhandles.
b)Checkthatthedoorscannotbeopenedbyusingthe 
 insideandoutsidedoorhandleswhenthelockbuttonis
 inthelockedposition(exceptfrontinsidedoorhandles).
c)Forfrontinsidedoorhandles:Checkthatthefrontdoors 
 canbeopenedbyusingtheinsidedoorhandleswhen
 thelockbuttonisinthelockposition.
d)Checkexteriorkeylockcontrolsystemoperationby 
 mechanicalkey(withdriver’sdoor).
1Locksbothsidedoors
2Unlocksthedoor(two-stepunlockfunction):
1.Turnthekeyoncetounlockthedriver’sdoor.
2.Turnthekeytwicetounlockallthedoors.
e)Checkthattheouterfootlightilluminateswhenthe
 doorisopened.
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER*
a)StartingtheEngine
  1. Closeandlockalldoors.
  2. Quicklypress twiceandthenpressandhold
   for3seconds.
NOTE:
   Whentheenginestarts,thehazardlightswillashfor
   20seconds.
b)StoppingtheEngine
  1. Press orpressandhold for2seconds.
*Ifequipped
OUTERFOOTLIGHT
7RC350/RCF
INSPECTION DETAILS - B. LOCKS AND LIGHTS
RC350shown(RCFsimilar) POWER SUPPLY CHANGEOVER AND
ENGINE START/STOP
Checkforproperactivationofthe“ENGINE”switch.
Powersupplychangeover
a)Carrytheelectronickeyinthevehicleandapplythe 
 parkingbrake.
b)Withoutdepressingthebrakepedal,pressthe 
 “ENGINE”switchandchangethepowersupply.
  OFF
  Pressonce:ACCESSORYmode
  Presstwice:”IG-ON”mode
c)Ineachmode,checkthatthepowersupplyhaschanged
 properly.
Engine start/stop
a)Carrytheelectronickeyinthevehicleandapplythe 
 parkingbrake.
b)Checkthattheshiftleverisinthe“P”position.
c)Whiledepressingthebrakepedal,pressthe“ENGINE”
 switch.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Walkaroundthevehicleandcheckthatthefollowinglights
illuminate:
a)Headlights
b)Parkinglightsanddaytimerunninglights
c)Frontsidemarkerlights
d)Sideturnsignallights
e)Stop/taillights
f)Taillights
g)Rearsidemarkerlights
h)Highmountedstoplight
i) Licenseplatelights
j) Outerfootlights
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