fuel LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owner's Manual

1542. Instrument cluster
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus
Display Audio controller, and then
select “Car” on the “MENU” screen.
If the “Trip information” screen does not appear, move the controller to the right
and select “Trip information”.
■Trip information screen
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.
Displays the elapsed time since
the engine was started.
Cruising range ( P. 156)
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past
averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to
IGNITION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
The image is an example only.
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Instrument cluster
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Navigation or multimedia system screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, and then select “Car” on the
“Menu” screen.
If the “Trip information” screen is displayed, select “Past record”.
■Past record screen
Resetting the past record data
Best recorded fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption record
Updating the average fuel con-
sumption data
Lexus Display Audio screen
Press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display Audio controller, and then select
“Car” on the “MENU” screen.
If the “Past record” screen does not appear , move the controller to the right and select
“Past record”.
■Past record screen
Previous fuel consumption record
Average fuel consumption
Best recorded fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages
and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed
average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only.
Past record
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■Updating the past record data
Navigation or multimedia system
Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.
Lexus Display Audio system
Update the average fuel consumption by moving the controller to the left and select “Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.
■Resetting the data
Navigation or multimedia system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
Lexus Display Audio system
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by moving the controller to the left and select “Clear”.
■Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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4Driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.....................236
Cargo and luggage ...................245
Trailer towing ............................... 246
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 247
Automatic transmission...........253
Turn signal lever .........................260
Parking brake ............................... 261
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC200t)................................... 262
ASC (Active Sound Control)
(RC F) .......................................... 263
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ......................... 264
Automatic High Beam ............. 267
Fog light switch .............................271
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 273
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap....... 281
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop)..............................285
Cruise control ............................. 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control .........................................298
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ......... 314
Lexus parking
assist-sensor..............................320
Lexus parking assist
monitor........................................330
Driving mode select
switch ........................................... 345
Driving assist systems .............. 349
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................................ 356
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ............. 364
• BSM function ......................... 370
• RCTA function...................... 374
Active rear wing ......................... 379
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential)................................382
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .....................384

2374-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist co ntrol will activate. (P. 349)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip- pery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there maybe a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering andbrakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shi fting implementation to meet driving condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
■Restraining the engine output (brake override system)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the mult i-information display while the system is operating. ( P. 608)
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in low gears.• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parkin g brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake
shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, perform the bedding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel. ( P. 671)
■Brake pads and discs (RC F)
The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehi-
cle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).

2544-2. Driving procedures
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*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driv-
ing.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in M mode.
■Sport mode/Eco drive mode
 P. 345
■Snow mode
Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery
road surfaces, such as snow.
Press the switch.
Press the switch again to return to
normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
MM mode driving*2 ( P. 256)
Selecting the driving mode

2574-2. Driving procedures
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The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine perfor-
mance.
When not in operation
Shift-up indicator
■Gear Shift Indicator function
●This function automatically operates during M mode.
●By following the Shift-up indicator and shifting up accordingly, it is possible
to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.
●The Gear Shift Indicator does not have a similar function for downshifting.
●Depending on the driving conditions, the Gear Shift Indicator may not dis-
play the Shift-up indicator while driving in M mode.
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situations:
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■To protect the automatic transmission
If the automatic transmission fluid temperat ure is high, “Transmission Fluid High Tem-
perature” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Gear Shift Indicator (if equipped)
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4-4. Refueling
●Close both side doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P. 683
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metalsurface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting fr om static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel. Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system tooperate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted sur-
face.

2834-4. Refueling
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Driving
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With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel
filler door.
Push until you hear a click and take your hand away to slightly open the fuel filler
door. Then open the door fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to open the fuel filler door if it cannot be
opened by pressing the rear edge of the fuel filler door with the doors unlocked.