battery LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................ 506
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .....................511
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 514
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 516
Hood ................................................ 518
Positioning a floor jack.............. 519
Engine compartment................522
Tires ................................................ 535
Tire inflation pressure...............557
Wheels........................................... 559
Air conditioning filter................. 561
Electronic key battery ..............563
Checking and replacing
fuses ..............................................566
Light bulbs .....................................570
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 580
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.................................. 581
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .................................... 582
If you think something is
wrong .......................................... 589
Fuel pump shut off
system ......................................... 590
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds........................................... 591
If a warning message is
displayed..................................... 597
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire) ................................................. 619
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................633
If the engine will not start ........648
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............ 650
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................654
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

1051-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to
prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remain ing in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery
●The doors or trunk are unlocked using the mechanical key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, thetrunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 657)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modi fied or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

1382. Instrument cluster
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■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of th e settings display will be temporarily sus- pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire pressure (if equipped)
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla- tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be dif- ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The drive information data will be reset.
■Liquid crystal display
 P. 130
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the safety of the area around the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi-info rmation display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in death or
injury.
■Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that the vehicle
is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter thevehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the dis- play features.

1492. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■Speed indicator
Select to set the speed indicator on/off.
When set to on, proceed to set the vehicle speed at which the speed indicator
will be displayed.
Selectable speed range:
Except for United Kingdom: 50 km/h to 200 km/h (30 mph to 125 mph)*
For United Kingdom: 50 km/h to 160 km/h (30 mph to 100 mph)*
*: Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
■Rear wing
Select to enable/disable the active rear wing.
■SPORT gauges
The SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode meter display can be selected and set as
the customized display for either SPORT S or SPORT S+ mode.
■Initialization
Select to reset the meter display settings. ( P. 686)
■Start-up display
When the engine is started, the name of the vehicle is displayed on the multi-information display.
While the start-up display is being displayed, the meter display cannot be changed even if the drive mode is changed. When the start-up display is finished, the meter display forthe currently selected mode will be displayed.
■Torque distribution display (if equipped)
Torque distribution may not be displayed corre ctly in some cases, such as when the vehi- cle passes over road expansion joints.
■G-force display
●The G-force values may not be zero even when the vehicle is parked, such as when it isparked on an incline.
●The steering amount, accelerator pedal input, and brake fluid pressure displays are dis-abled until the engine has warmed up (the variable red zone of the tachometer hasretracted to 7300 r/min).
After the engine has warmed up, these displays will be enabled.
●Depending on the vehicle usage conditions, the brake fluid pressure display may not reach its maximum reading even though the brake pedal is fully depressed.
●If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the steering amount display may be disabled temporarily. After driving the ve hicle for a while, the display will be enabled.

1502. Instrument cluster
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■Suspension of the settings display
In the following situations, operation of th e settings display will be temporarily sus- pended.
●When a warning message appears on the multi-information display
●When the vehicle begins to move
■Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display the tire infla-tion pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be dif-
ferent from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Drive information
●Lap timer: Measured lap times, history
●G-force: Record of the maximum G-forces
■Using the lap timer
If the engine is stopped while a lap is being timed, the lap timer will stop and the lap time up to that point will be recorded.
■Liquid crystal display
 P. 130
WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
●When operating the multi-information display while driving, pay extra attention to the
safety of the area around the vehicle.
●Do not look continuously at the multi-info rmation display while driving as you may fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■The information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, th e information display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may be delayed. For example, there is a lag between the dr iver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cau se the driver to downshift again, causing
rapid and excessive engine braking and po ssibly an accident resulting in death or injury.
■Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the
vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

1512. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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NOTICE
■While setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the dis- play features.

1593-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key, push
the release button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one si de. If the key can- not be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechan-
ical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depletedor the entry function does not operate
properly, you will ne ed the mechanical key. ( P. 650)
Using the mechanical key

1603-1. Key information
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■Card key (if equipped)
●The card key is not waterproof.
●The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a problem arises, such as when the card key does not operate properly.
●If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button using apen tip etc. If it is still difficu lt to pull it out, use a coin etc.
■When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Set the luggage security system ( P. 171) on and lock the glove box (P. 496) as cir- cumstances demand.
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the elec- tronic key only.
■If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional using the other mechanical key andthe key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such
as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
●To store the mechanical key in the card key, insert it while pressing the lock release button.
●If the battery cover is not installed and the bat-tery falls out or if the battery was removedbecause the key got wet, reinstall the battery
with the positive terminal facing the Lexus emblem.

1613-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but- tons on the electronic key while inside the ai rcraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic
key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interferewith the operation of the aircraft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year and a half.)
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine is stopped.( P. 615)
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted
even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the elec- tronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 563)
• The smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m (3 ft.) of thefollowing electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps • Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P. 563
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another du ly qualified and equipped professional for details.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, isolated from the internal mechanism.

1633-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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NOTICE
■When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately with all remaining el ectronic keys and the card key that were provided with your vehicle.
■Handling the card key (if equipped)
●Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key. Doingso may damage the card key.
●If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into wate r, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key, immedi- ately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To remove thebattery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional replace the battery.
●Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery co ver may bend or damage the key.
●If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
●When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rapidly.
●The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the follow- ing situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins and keys. • The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as the tip of a mechanical pencil.• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinner or benzene.