LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

701What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 247)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 250)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 175)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 250)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 652)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 654)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 258)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 250)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

702What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 227)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 250)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 593)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 261)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 591, 597)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door or anything move inside the vehicle
during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects them and the alarm sounds. ( P. 103)
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors or open the trunk using the entry function or wireless
remote control.
• Start the engine.
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and th e horn sounds (if equipped)

703What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 597)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 591, 597.
●Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( P. 619)
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. ( P. 633)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( P. 664)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

704
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 478
Air conditioning filter......................... 561
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 478
Blower customization .................... 485
S-FLOW mode................................. 480
AAC disc ...................................................417
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 349
Warning light ....................................... 592
Active rear wing .................................... 379
Active Sound Control
(ASC) ..........................................262, 263
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System .......................... 350
Air conditioning filter ........................... 561
Air conditioning system ..................... 478
Air conditioning filter......................... 561
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 478
Blower customization .................... 485
S-FLOW mode................................. 480
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 60
Airbags ........................................................ 49
Airbag manual on-off system......... 60
Airbag operating conditions .......... 55
Airbag precautions for
your child ................................................ 51
Correct driving posture..................... 42
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 55
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 53
General airbag precautions ............. 51
Locations of airbags ............................49
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................................... 54
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 55
Side airbag precautions...................... 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 55
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 51
SRS airbags ..............................................49
SRS warning light ................................591
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705Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Alarm .......................................................... 103
Anchor brackets ...................................... 69
Antennas (smart entry &
start system) ......................................... 175
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .......349
Warning light ....................................... 592
Approach warning ...............................303
Armrest .....................................................502
ASC (Active Sound
Control)......................................262, 263
Assist grips ..............................................504
Audio input .............................................. 397
Audio system ..........................................390
Audio CD player ................................. 417
Audio input ........................................... 397
AUX port/USB port ....................... 397
Bluetooth® audio ................................441
iPod........................................................... 423
Optimal use .......................................... 407
Portable music player...................... 432
Radio ..........................................................415
Steering wheel audio switch ........396
USB memory....................................... 427
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................................... 266
Warning light....................................... 592
Automatic High Beam .......................267
Automatic light control system ...... 264
Automatic transmission ..................... 253
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 258
M mode.................................................. 256
Paddle shift switches............ 255, 256
AUX port................................................. 397
Average fuel economy ............... 134, 141
Average vehicle speed ............... 134, 141

706Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 576
Wattage..................................................682
Battery ...................................................... 530
Battery checking ............................... 530
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ..................................................654
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Warning light ........................................ 591
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 364
Blower customization .........................485
Bluetooth®
Audio system ......................................... 441
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 443
Brake
Fluid .......................................................... 679
Parking brake ........................................261
Warning light ........................................ 591
Brake assist ............................................. 349
Break-in tips ........................................... 237
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control..........................................122, 129
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................ 364
Card key ................................................... 158
Care .................................................. 506, 511
Aluminum wheels.............................. 507
Exterior ...................................................506
Interior.........................................................511
Seat belts ................................................. 512
Cargo hooks .......................................... 498
CD player .................................................. 417
Chains ....................................................... 386
Child restraint system............................ 66
Child seats definition .......................... 66
Child seats installation ............... 74, 82
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ......................................71
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat .................................................. 73
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................87
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........79
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 89
Child safety ................................................ 65
Airbag precautions ............................... 51
Battery precautions............. 533, 658
Child restraint system ........................ 66
How your child should
wear the seat belt...............................46
Installing child restraints .................... 66
BC

707Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Moon roof precautions .................. 234
Power window lock switch............227
Power window precautions .........230
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ...................... 565
Seat belt precautions .......................... 48
Seat heater precautions ................ 490
Trunk precautions .............................. 173
Cleaning .......................................... 506, 511
Aluminum wheels ..............................507
Exterior................................................... 506
Interior ........................................................ 511
Seat belts..................................................512
Clock .......................................................... 501
Coat hooks ..............................................504
Condenser ............................................. 529
Console box ........................................... 496
Cooling system ...................................... 527
Engine overheating ......................... 659
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 294
Dynamic radar cruise control .....298
Cup holders ............................................ 497
Current fuel consumption.......... 134, 141
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 49
Customizable features .......................686
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) .......415
Daytime running light system ......... 265
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 484
Rear window........................................ 484
Windshield ........................................... 484
Differential............................................... 678
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) .......415
Dimensions ............................................. 668
Display
Drive information........................ 134, 141
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 298
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 315
Multi-information display........ 131, 139
Warning message ............................ 597
Distance ............................................ 134, 141
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............516
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................. 492
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 164
Smart entry & start system ............. 175
Wireless remote control .................158
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708Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
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
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
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

710Alphabetical index
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
First-aid kit storage belt .....................498
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire ............... 619
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit .................633
Floor mats ................................................... 40
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................. 677
Brake........................................................ 679
Washer ...................................................534
Fog lights ....................................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Follow me home system .................... 265
Footwell light .......................................... 492
Wattage..................................................682
Front fog lights .........................................271
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Switch ........................................................ 271
Front personal lights ............................ 494
Front position lights.............................. 264
Light switch ........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs........................ 577
Front seats ............................................... 209
Adjustment ........................................... 209
Cleaning ....................................................511
Correct driving posture..................... 42
Driving position memory ................ 214
Head restraints ..................................... 217
Jam protection function ................... 210
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Seat position memory ....................... 214
Seat ventilators ..................................... 491
Front turn signal lights ........................ 260
Replacing light bulbs ............572, 577
Turn signal lever................................. 260
Wattage ................................................. 682
Fuel ...............................................................281
Capacity................................................... 671
Fuel gauge ..................................... 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ............590
Information............................................ 683
Refueling .................................................. 281
Type ...............................................671, 683
Warning light....................................... 593
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