airbag LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owner's Manual

611-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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■“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator information
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction in the sys- tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any author ized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on.
●The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is switchedto “ON” or “OFF”.
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
For safety reasons, always install a child rest raint system in a rear seat. In the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as long as the airbag manualon-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death.
■When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger seat
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”. If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which may result inserious injury or even death.

721-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following when in stalling child restraint system to the front passenger seat if it is unavoidable. The front passenger SRS airbag inflates with considerable speed
and force that if not observed may lead to death or serious injury to the child.
●Never use a rear-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat when the airbag manual on-off switch is on. ( P. 60) The force of the rapid inflation of the front
passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to children in the event of an accident.
●There is a label(s) on the passenger side sunvisor, indicating it is forbidden to attach arear-facing child restraint system to the front
passenger seat. Details of the label(s) are shown in theillustration below.

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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat, front pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the childrestraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side and curtain shield airbags inflate, and
the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
●When a junior seat is installed, always en sure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. Th e belt should be kept away from the child’s
neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder.
When using a child restraint system on a rear seat
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use child restraint system suitable to the age and size of the child and install it to the rear seat.
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the
door or the area of the seat , rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS curtain shield airbag deploys even if the child is se ated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the SRS curtain shield airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or
serious injury to the child.
●When installing a forward-facing child
restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seatback to the most upright posi-tion, move the seat to the rearmost position,
raise the seat to the highest position, and then install.If the head restraint interferes with the instal-
lation of the child restraint system, and the head restraint can be removed, remove thehead restraint.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child
restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraintsystem to the right-hand rear seat (left-hand
drive vehicles) or the left-hand rear seat (right-hand drive vehicles).
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does
not interfere with the child restraint system.

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◆Child restraint system suitability table (Installed using seat belts)
Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suitability
for various seating positions.
Front passenger seat (RC200t)
Airbag manual on-off switchRecommended Child Restraint SystemsONOFF
0 Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)
X
U*1 “LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS”“LEXUS MINI”
L*1“LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE
PLUS with SEAT BELT FIXA- TION, BASE PLATFORM”
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years) X
U*1 “LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS”
“LEXUS MINI”
L*1“LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS with SEAT BELT FIXA-TION, BASE PLATFORM”
I
9 to 18 kg (20 to 39 lb.)(9 months - 4 years)
Rearward-
facing — X
U*1“LEXUS DUO+” Forward- facing —
UF*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg (34 to 79 lb.)(4 - 12 years)
UF*1U*1 “LEXUS KID” “LEXUS KIDFIX”
Seating position
Mass groups

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Front passenger seat (RC F)
Airbag manual on-off switchRecommended Child Restraint SystemsONOFF
0 Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)(0 - 9 months) X
U*1
“LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE
PLUS” “LEXUS MINI”
L*1“LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS with SEAT BELT FIXA-
TION, BASE PLATFORM”
0+ Up to 13 kg (28 lb.)
(0 - 2 years)
X
U*1 “LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE PLUS”“LEXUS MINI”
L*1“LEXUS G 0+, BABYSAFE
PLUS with SEAT BELT FIXA- TION, BASE PLATFORM”
I 9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Rearward- facing —
X
U*1“LEXUS DUO+” Forward- facing —
UF*1
II, III 15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.) (4 - 12 years)
UF*1U*1 —
Seating position
Mass groups

5046-4. Using the other interior features
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An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body while
sitting on the seat.
To use the coat hook, push it in.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS cur-
tain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles, causing death or seri- ous injury.

5127-1. Maintenance and care
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●Brush the surfaces using a soft brush.
Do not brush hard as doing so may cause damage.
●Wipe the surfaces clean with a soft cloth that has been dampened in cold or
lukewarm water and squeezed out.
●Allow the artificial leather (Alcantara®*) to dry in a shaded and ventilated
area.
*: “Alcantara®” is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.
■Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the in terior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■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.
■Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water us ing a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts
periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■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
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle. Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 50) An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (esp ecially 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.

5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collisio n, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or • The brake system is malfunctioningRC200t: This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle maybe dangerous.
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; or• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.

6028-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates an engine malfunction A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too highA buzzer also sounds. P. 659
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.  Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions