power steering LEXUS RC200T 2017 Owners Manual

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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 10
How to search ............................................... 11
Pictorial index .............................................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving .................................40
For safety drive............................... 42
Seat belts .......................................... 44
SRS airbags ..................................... 49
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................60
Pop Up Hood ................................. 62
Safety information
for children....................................65
Child restraint systems ............... 66
Exhaust gas precautions ............. 91
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ....... 92
Double locking system ............. 102
Alarm ............................................... 103
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ...................................... 110
Gauges and meters
(RC200t)..................................... 118
Gauges and meters
(RC F) ........................................... 124
Multi-information display
(RC200t)......................................131
Multi-information display
(RC F) ........................................... 139
Fuel consumption
information.................................. 152
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 158
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Doors ............................................... 164
Trunk ................................................ 170
Smart entry & start system ...... 175
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.....................................209
Rear seats ....................................... 212
Driving position memory ......... 214
Head restraints..............................217
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................220
Inside rear view mirror............. 222
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 224
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 227
Moon roof ...................................... 231
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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5-9. Bluetooth® Phone
Using a Bluetooth®
Phone ...........................................443
Making a call ................................445
Receiving a call ...........................448
Speaking on the phone............449
Using a Bluetooth®
phone messages....................... 451
Using the steering wheel
switches.......................................454
Bluetooth® phone
settings.........................................455
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ......................... 457
Messaging setting......................460
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 461
Bluetooth®...................................464
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen .................469
MirrorLink ................................470
USB photo .................................... 473
Speech command
system .......................................... 475
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system ..........................................478
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................490
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.......................... 492
• Interior lights ..........................493
• Personal lights ....................... 494
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............495
• Glove box ...............................496
• Console box........................... 496
• Cup holders ........................... 497
Trunk features ............................ 498
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........... 500
• Sun visors ............................... 500
• Vanity mirrors....................... 500
• Clock.......................................... 501
• Power outlet............................ 501
• Armrest ................................... 502
•Trunk storage
extension ................................ 503
• Assist grips............................. 504
• Coat hooks ............................ 504
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1122. Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light illuminates on the center panel.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 591)
*1 Automatic headlight leveling system warninglight ( P. 592)
*1Charging system warning light ( P. 591)Open door warning light ( P. 593)
*1Malfunction indicator lamp ( P. 591)Low fuel level warning light ( P. 593)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 591)
Driver’s and front passen- ger’s seat belt reminder light ( P. 593)
*1ABS warning light ( P. 592)
*3Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ( P. 593)
*1Electric power steering sys-
tem warning light ( P. 592)
*1Master warning light ( P. 593)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system warning light ( P. 592)
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Tire pressure warning light ( P. 593)
*1Slip indicator ( P. 592)

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Operation of
each component
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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 158
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Doors ................................................164
Trunk .................................................170
Smart entry & start system .......175
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.....................................209
Rear seats........................................212
Driving position memory ..........214
Head restraints .............................217
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................ 220
Inside rear view mirror ............ 222
Outside rear view
mirrors ......................................... 224
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .......................... 227
Moon roof .......................................231

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Manual type
Hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by mov-
ing the steering wheel horizontally
and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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2213-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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When the engine switch is turned off,
the steering wheel returns to its stowed
position by moving up and away to
enable easier driver entry and exit.
Turning the engine switch to ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode will return the steering wheel to the originalposition.
To sound the horn, press on or close to
the mark.
■The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power type)
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (if equipped)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( P. 214)
■Customization
The auto tilt away function can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 685)
Auto tilt away (power type)
Horn
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result- ing in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel (manual type)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, andresulting in death or serious injury. Also, th e horn may not sound if the steering wheel is
not securely locked.

2394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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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.

2404-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine speed
could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brak e pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting theshift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration ofthe vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators) (RC200t)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equi pped professional as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power. As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional brake discs. Therefore, when
replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the thickness of the discs measured. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when th e wear limits of the brake pads and/or those
of the brake discs are exceeded.

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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.