power steering LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owner's Manual

5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 258
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in trunk. ( P. 620, 635)
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5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or • The brake assist system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes) (If equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning: • The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. ( P. 356)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash safety system is dis- abled. ( P. 357) • The light will turn on when th e VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. ( P. 352) • The light will flash when the sy stem cannot temporarily be used.
( P. 611)  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRC (Traction Control) system; or • The hill-start assist control systemThe light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*2: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver, front passenger and rear pas- sengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on a front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-ger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lampwill go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and eq uipped professional as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficien t or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning lig ht may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even afte r several minutes, check that the tire infla- tion pressure is at the specifie d level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire (if equipped)
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire pre ssure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will no t turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
P. 540

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.

6929-2. Customization
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■Steering wheel ( P. 220)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 224)
*: If equipped
■Power windows (P. 227)
■Moon roof* (P. 231)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and extending operation*
Linked to the locking/unlocking of
the doors
Off
——OLinked to operation of the engine switch
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
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708Alphabetical index
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Doors .......................................................... 164
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system..............................167
Door lock.................................................164
Open door warning buzzer ......... 165
Open door warning light ..............593
Outside rear view mirrors............. 224
Side windows........................................227
Drive info 1/Drive info 2............ 136, 148
Drive information........................... 134, 141
Resetting.......................................... 134, 141
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder light ..................593
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 214
Driving ....................................................... 236
Break-in tips ......................................... 237
Correct driving posture .................... 42
Driving mode select switch ..........345
Procedures ........................................... 236
Winter drive tips.................................384
Dynamic radar cruise control..........298
E-mail ..........................................................451
Eco drive mode ..................................... 345
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 116
Eco Driving Indicator Light ..... 136, 148
Eco driving meter ................................... 124
Elapsed time .................................... 134, 141
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 349
Warning light....................................... 592
Electronic key ......................................... 158
Battery-saving function .....................177
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................650
Replacing the battery ...................... 563
Emergency brake signal....................350
Emergency flashers .............................580
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 633
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709Alphabetical index
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........... 591
If a warning light turns on................ 591
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 597
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 650
If the engine will not start .............. 648
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.........................................654
If you have a flat tire ............... 619, 633
If you think something
is wrong.............................................. 589
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....664
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency........... 581
If your vehicle needs to
be towed.............................................582
If your vehicle overheats ............... 659
Engine........................................................ 670
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 248
Compartment...................................... 522
Engine switch....................................... 247
Hood ......................................................... 518
How to start the engine .................. 247
Identification number .......................670
If the engine will not start .............. 648
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 247
Overheating ........................................ 659
Engine coolant....................................... 527
Capacity................................................. 676
Checking ................................................527
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 384
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................................... 124
Engine immobilizer system ................. 92
Engine oil ................................................. 524
Capacity................................................... 671
Checking ............................................... 524
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 384
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 526
Engine oil temperature gauge ..........124
Engine switch ..........................................247
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 349
Warning light....................................... 592
Expert mode ........................................... 352

715Alphabetical index
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Navigation system*
Odometer......................................... 118, 124
Oil
Differential oil .......................................678
Engine oil .................................................671
Opener
Hood ......................................................... 518
Trunk ..........................................................170
Outer foot lights .................................... 492
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 224
Adjusting and folding....................... 224
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..........364
Linked mirror function
when reversing................................ 225
Mirror position memory...................214
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................484
Outside temperature ...................118, 124
Overheating ...........................................659
Paddle shift switches ................255, 256
Parking assist sensors......................... 320
Parking brake...........................................261
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 356
PCS OFF switch................................ 357
Warning light....................................... 592
Personal lights........................................ 494
Pollen removal mode.......................... 484
Pop-up display.............................. 136, 148
Pop Up Hood............................................ 62
Power outlet ............................................ 501
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 349
Warning light....................................... 592
Power windows ......................................227
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................229
Jam protection function ................. 228
Operation .............................................. 227
Window lock switch ......................... 227
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) .... 356
PCS OFF switch................................ 357
Warning light....................................... 592
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

719Alphabetical index
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Stop & start system ..............................285
Idling stop time....................................290
Replacing battery............................... 657
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ............... 350
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Storage feature...................................... 495
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........664
Sun shade ................................................. 232
Sun visors ................................................ 500
Switches
Active rear wing switch .................. 379
ASC (Active Sound Control)
switch.................................................... 262
Audio remote control
switches...............................................396
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 267
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch.................................................... 364
Cruise control switch ..........294, 298
Door lock switches ............................ 166
Driving mode select switch ..........345
Driving position memory
switches................................................. 214
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch....................................................298
Emergency flashers switch.......... 580
Engine switch ....................................... 247
Fog light switch..................................... 271
Heated steering wheel switch .... 490
Ignition switch ...................................... 247
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ...................................... 315
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch ..................................................... 321
Light switch........................................... 264
Meter control switches..................... 140
Moon roof switches ........................... 231
Outside rear view mirror
switches ...............................................224
Paddle shift switches............ 255, 256
PCS OFF switch................................ 357
Power door lock switch................... 166
Power window switches................. 227
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 484
Seat heater switches .......................... 491
Seat ventilator switches.................... 491
Snow mode switch ........................... 254
Stop & Start cancel switch............ 285
Talk switch............................................. 454
Telephone switches ......................... 454

723Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering
system ..................................................592
Low fuel level .......................................593
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 591
Master warning light ........................593
Open door............................................593
Pre-crash safety system .................592
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights.................................593
Slip indicator......................................... 592
SRS............................................................. 591
Tire pressure ........................................593
Warning messages .............................. 597
Warning reflector storage belt .......499
Washer...................................................... 273
Checking ...............................................534
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Switch ...................................................... 273
Washing and waxing ...........................506
Weight.......................................................668
Wheels ......................................................559
Replacing .............................................. 559
Size............................................................ 679
Window lock switch ............................ 227
Windows ...................................................227
Power windows .................................. 227
Rear window defogger .................. 484
Windshield wiper de-icer ................. 485
Windshield wipers ............................... 273
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster .....................273
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ...................................................275
Winter driving tips ............................... 384
Wireless remote control .................... 158
Battery-Saving Function ...................177
Locking/Unlocking ................. 164, 170
Replacing the battery ...................... 563
WMA disc ................................................. 417