steering wheel LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owner's Manual

2253-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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■Using the switch
Press the switch to fold the mirrors.
Press it again to extend them to the original position.
■Setting automatic mode (if equipped)
Automatic mode allows the folding or extending of the mirrors to be linked to
locking/unlocking of the doors.
Press the “AUTO” switch to set auto-
matic mode.
The indicator will come on.
Pressing the switch once more will
return to manual mode.
When either “L” or “R” of the mirror select switch is selected, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is reversing in
order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” nor “R”.
■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position
(angle adjusted with the shif t lever in other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi- tion is changed after adjustment, th e tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.
Folding and extending the mirrors
Indicator
Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)

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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals (vehicles with an automatic folding/extending mirror function)
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the function on, press the switch again to select on.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be clea red using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P. 484)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the driving position memory. ( P. 214)
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear view mirrors will activate in co njunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 222)
■Using automatic mode in cold weather (if equipped)
When automatic mode is used in cold weat her, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and snow
from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mir- ror by hand.
■Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 685)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, result- ing in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjustedbefore driving.
■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

2384-1. Before driving
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■Idling time before engine stop (RC200t)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high- load driving.
■If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has started (vehicles with a Stop & Start system)
 P. 289
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving or high-spe ed driving (at the highway speed limit or recommended speed)Not necessary
Steep hill driving, continuous dr iving (race track driving etc.)Approximately
1 minute

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator ped-als to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident. • When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in oper- ating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using
your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving
will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 581
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause th e brakes to overheat and lose effective- ness. ( P. 253)
●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are notoutside the vehicle.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time while driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at thesame time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the sh ift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal isaccidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for anextended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, driv e as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
●RC200t: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load driving. Stop theengine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 619, 633)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission, dif-
ferentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

2504-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engineswitch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI- TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 161
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 177
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 178
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 92)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock functi on. Operating the engine switch again auto- matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, operation of the motor may be sus- pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

2884-5. Using the driving support systems
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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.
• The shift lever is in D or P.
• Normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected as the driving mode.
• 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 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.
• Pollen removal mode is turned on.
• is turned on.
• is turned on.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The shift lever is shifted to M, N or R from D.
• The shift lever is shifted from P.
• Sport mode or snow mode is selected as the driving mode.
• 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.
■If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has started
If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has been started by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel may feel heavy.
■Hood
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system with theshift lever in D, the engine w ill 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. 247)
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system with the
shift lever in P, the engine will be restarted automatically.
●Even if the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the Stop & Start system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait 30 sec-
onds or more, and then start the engine.
■When to use the Stop & Start system
●Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red lights, inter-
sections, etc. When stopping the vehicle fo r a longer period of time, stop the engine completely.
●When the system does not operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warning mes-
sages and a warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. ( P. 291)
●If the engine switch is pressed when the engine 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. 247)
●When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlet may be tem- porarily 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 authoriz ed Lexus retailers or Lexus authorized repairers, or any reliable repairers for details.

2924-5. Using the driving support systems
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●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start system
■Stop & Start system warning messages
If a system malfunction occu rs, a warning message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to inform the driver of the need for caution. ( P. 605)
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailers or Lexus authorized repairers, or any reliable repairers. “For Brake System.”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude
area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
When the brake booster vacuum reaches a pre-
determined level, the system will be enabled.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled.”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Non-Dedicated
Battery.”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start sys-
tem may have been installed. The Stop & Start system does not operate. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailers or Lexus authorized repairers, or any
reliable repairers.
MessageDetails
MessageDetails
“For Climate Con-
trol.”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“For Brake System.”
The brake pedal has been depressed further or
pumped. The system will be enable d after the engine runs
and the brake booster vacuum reaches a prede-
termined level.
“Battery Charging.”
The battery charge amount may be low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short while
allows the system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned.”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled.”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.

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WARNING
■Conditions under which the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode may not func- tion correctly
Operate the brake pedal (or accelerator pedal operation depending on the situation)
as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sensor may not be able to cor- rectly detect vehicles ahead, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or seri-ous injury.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the detecting ofthe sensor
●When your vehicle is pointing upwards(caused by a heavy load in the trunk, etc.)
●When the road curves or when the lanes arenarrow
●When steering wheel operation or your posi-tion in the lane is unstable
●When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates
suddenly
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