LEXUS RX200T 2017 Owners Manual
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Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without operating the accelerator
pedal.
Set speed
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON/OFF” button to acti-
vate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will be dis- played on the multi-information display.
Press the button again to deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to the
desired vehicle speed (above
approximately 40 km/h [25 mph])
and push the lever down to set the
speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator and set speed will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
The vehicle speed at the moment the leve r is released becomes the set speed.
Cruise control
: If equipped
Summary of functions
1
2
3
Setting the vehicle speed
1
2
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases the speed
Decreases the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily move
the lever in the desired direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the
desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 km/h (0.6 mph)*1 or 1 mph (1.6 km/h)*2 each time the lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be incr eased or decreased continually until the
lever is released.
*1: When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
*2: When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Pulling the lever toward you cancels
the constant speed control.
The speed setting is also canceled when
the brake pedal is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes the
constant speed control.
However, resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approxi-
mately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Adjusting the set speed
1
2
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
1
2
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated by operating accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the
set speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accel- erating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new
speed.
■Automatic cancelation of cruise control
Cruise control is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below the set speed.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
■If “Cruise Control Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display
Press the “ON/OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately afterbeing activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON/OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death orserious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills Vehicle speed may exceed the set sp eed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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◆When the brake hold system is disabled
■Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever in D
or M, depress the brake pedal, and
stop the vehicle.
The Stop & Start indicator will come on.
■Restarting the engine
Release the brake pedal.
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
Stop & Start system
: If equipped
The Stop & Start system stops and restarts the engine according to the brake
pedal operation and other operations when the vehicle is stopped.
Stop & Start system operation
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◆When the brake hold system is enabled
The Stop & Start system is operational when the brake hold system is operat-
ing. (P. 263)
■Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever in D
or M, depress the brake pedal, and
stop the vehicle.
The Stop & Start indicator will come
on.
While the brake hold system is oper- ating, the brake hold operated indi-
cator (yellow) will come on. If the brake pedal is released, the enginewill remain stopped by the Stop &
Start system.
■Restarting the engine
Depress the accelerator pedal. (Releasing the brake pedal will not restart the
engine.)
The Stop & Start indicator and brake hold op erated indicator (yellow) will turn off.
■Stop & Start system operation when the brake hold system is operating
●If the engine is restarted automatically by the Stop & Start system when the
brake hold system is operating, the brake hold system will continue to apply
the brakes.
●If the operation conditions of the brake hold system are no longer met ( P.
263) while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the brake hold
system will stop operating.
At this time, the parking brake will be a pplied automatically and the engine will be restarted automatically.
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◆When the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating
(if equipped)
The Stop & Start system is operational during a controlled stop by the
dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range. (P. 332)
■Stopping the engine
While driving with the dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed
range in vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the engine will stop
automatically if the vehicle comes to
a complete stop through a con-
trolled stop. (The engine will stop
automatically even though the brake
pedal is not depressed.)
The Stop & Start indicator will come on.
■Restarting the engine
When the preceding vehicle starts off, the engine will restart automatically.
The Stop & Start indicator will turn off.
■Stop & Start system operation during a controlled stop by the dynamic
radar cruise control with full-speed range
If the engine is restarted automatically by the Stop & Start system during a
controlled stop by the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range, the
controlled stop will continue. (Resuming follow-up cruising after a controlled
stop: P. 335)
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Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
disable the Stop & Start system.
The Stop & Start cancel indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch again will enable theStop & Start system and the Stop & Start
cancel indicator will turn off.
■Automatic reactivation of the Stop & Start system
Even if the Stop & Start system is disabled by the Stop & Start cancel switch, it
will be automatically enabled when the engine switch is turned off, and then to
the engine started.
■If the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed
●When the engine is stopped by the St op & Start system, pressing the Stop
& Start cancel switch will restart the engine.
●With the Stop & Start system disabl ed, pressing the Stop & Start cancel
switch will enable the system but no t stop the engine. From the next time
the vehicle is stopped (after the Stop & Start system has been enabled), the
engine will be stopped.
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system when the vehicle is on an
incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent rolling backwards until
the engine is restarted and drive force is generated. When drive force is gener-
ated, the maintained brake force is automatically canceled.
●This function operates on flat surfaces as well as steep inclines.
●Sound may be generated from the brak es, but this is not a malfunction.
●Brake pedal response may change and vibration may occur, but these are not
malfunctions.
Disabling the Stop & Start system
Hill-start assist control
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■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
• The brake pedal is being depressed firmly. (Except when the vehicle comes to a controlled stop while driving with the dyna mic radar cruise control with full-speed
range in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode [if equipped])
• The shift lever is in D or M.
• is off.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.
• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.
• The hood is closed.
●In the following situations the engine may not be stopped by the Stop & Start system.
This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, such as if the vehicle has been parked for a long time and the battery charge has decreased, the electric load is large, the bat-
tery temperature is excessively low or the battery has deteriorated, or is undergoing
a periodic recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stoppe d on a steep incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated.
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is being stopped repeatedly.
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• Engine coolant temperature or transmissi on fluid temperature is extremely low or
high.
• The battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected.
• For a while after the battery replacement.
●In the following situations, the engine will re start automatically if the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stoppi ng of the engine by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, drive the vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on.
• is turned on.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The shift lever is shifted to a position other than D or M.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
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●In the following situations, the engine may restart automatically if the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stoppi ng of the engine by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, drive the vehicle.)
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• The air conditioning system is being used.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
■Hood
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system, the engine
will stall and will not be able to be restarte d by the automatic engine start function. In
this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure. (P. 246)
●If the hood is closed after the engine is st arted with the hood open, the Stop & Start sys-
tem will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait 30 seconds or
more, and then start the engine.
■When to use the Stop & Start system
●When the system cannot operate, is cancele d, or is malfunctioning, warning messages
and a warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. ( P. 352)
●If the engine switch is pressed when the en gine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic engine start
function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure.
( P. 246)
●When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlets may be
temporarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction.
●Installation and remova l of electrical components and wireless devices may affect the
Stop & Start system. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for details.
■If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system
Turn on. ( P. 542)
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the
system.
■If an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to deactivate the Stop & Start system.