wheel LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Before towing the vehicle (vehic les with a Stop & Start system)
To protect components of the Stop & Start system, before towing the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off and then restart the engine. If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

5958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper- ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Vehicles with a spare tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust- ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change itwith the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust- ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair theflat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

6068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned toACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is openedwhile the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.  Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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OnceCon- tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start system while the electronic key wasstill inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock either
door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lockposition, then closing the door by
pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside thevehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock the
doors other than using the smart entry & start system while the elec-tronic key was still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
 Replace the electronic key bat- tery. ( P. 563)
Once
The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.  Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left and right.
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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6198-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the engine.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 580)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 535
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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RC200t (type A)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack
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6218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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RC200t (type B)
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack
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6228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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RC F
Spare tire
Tool bags
Wheel nut wrench
Towing eyelet
Screwdriver
Jack handle
Jack
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6268-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be turned
by hand, use the wheel nut wrench that
is stored in the trunk. (To secure the tire,
tighten the center fastener by hand. Do
not use the wrench or other tools.)
RC F
Remove the luggage mat.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be turned
by hand, use the wheel nut wrench that
is stored in the trunk. (To secure the tire,
tighten the center fastener by hand. Do
not use the wrench or other tools.)
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

6278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack point positions.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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