warning LEXUS RX200T 2017 Owners Manual

4334-6. Driving tips
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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
●Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary
passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be
more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover
rate than other types of vehicles.
●An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road
allowing you to anticipate problems.
●It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars
any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may
cause the vehicle to rollover.
Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clear-
ance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury or damage to your vehicle:
●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should always fasten their seat belts.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may re sult in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier wi ll make the center of the vehicle gravity
higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center ofgravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car.Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes . Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off- road vehicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or backward.

4344-6. Driving tips
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that off-
road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to help
avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
●Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to
travel.
●Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private
property.
●Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.
●Stay on established roads. When co nditions are wet, driving techniques
should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
Off-road driving
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not ta ke unnecessary risks by driving in danger- ous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerkthe wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectivene ss immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materi- als trapped or adhering to the underb ody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehi-
cle’s suspension and chassis.

4435-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■When using the screen
●Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react slowly.
●If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be operating slightly slower than normal.
●The screen may seem dark and hard to se e when viewed through sunglasses. Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (P. 453) or remove your sunglasses.
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
WARNING
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme temperatures as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
■Laser product
●CAUTIONEN/IEC 60825-1:2007Use of controls or adjustments or performa nce of procedures other than those spec-
ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. A warning label is affixed on the back of this product.
NOTICE
■To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
●Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with food, liq-
uid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop functioning.
●Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or strong
impact as the controller may bend or break off.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

4445-1. Basic Operations
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Volume switch
• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
Radio mode:
• Press (except manual mode):
Select a radio station
• Press (manual mode): Seek up/
down
• Press and hold (manual mode): Continuously seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA/AAC disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/song/video
• Press and hold: Select a folder/album (MP3/WMA/AAC disc or USB)
“MODE” switch
• Turns the power on, selects audio source
• Press and hold this switch to mute or pause the current operation. To can-
cel the mute or pause, press and hold.
Steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navigation
system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio system or nav-
igation system.
Operating the audio system us ing the steering wheel switches
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WARNING
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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4475-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■When using a 4-pole AUX cable
If a 4-pole AUX cable with a different layout is used, audio and/or video may not be out- put properly.
■When using the USB/AUX port
There is clearance between the lid and console box to allow the cable routed to outside the con-
sole box.
WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect a device or operate the device controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the device or its terminals
Depending on the size and shape of the device that is connected to the system, the console box/auxiliary box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the con-
sole box/auxiliary box as this may damage the device or the terminal, etc.

5185-11. Bluetooth®
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
WARNING
■While driving
Do not operate the portable audio player, cellular phone or connect a device to the Bluetooth® system.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implantable cardiacpacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable distance between them- selves and the Bluetooth® antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation ofsuch devices.
●Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device other thanimplantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers orimplantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device
for information about its operation under th e influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
■When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable audio player or cellular phone in the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle may become hot, causing damage to the portable audio player or cellular phone.

5225-12. Other function
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Operational conditions
●When MirrorLink™ is activated, previous applications, run with a USB, are closed, and vice versa.
●Compatible devices
Smartphones, which passed the Car Connectivity Consortium certification program ver1.1 or later. Confirm with the smartphone manufacture or the distributor for theMirrorLink™ compatibility.
●Compatible applications Applications, which are certified by Car Connectivity Consortium as MirrorLink™Base-Certified or Drive-Certified applications.
■About MirrorLink™
MirrorLink is a registered trademark of Car Connectivity Consortium, Inc.
■When using MirrorLink™
●Check that the smartphone screen is unlo cked. Unlock the smartphone screen before connecting it to the Lexus Display Audio system. (Some smartphones may not be able to be connected via MirrorLink™ if the screen is locked.)
●Make sure that the smartphone has been connected via Bluetooth®. (Some smart-phones may not be able to perform hands-free calls using the MirrorLink™ function if it has not been connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth®.
●If a MirrorLink™ application cannot be started, check that the MirrorLink™ applica-tion certificate has not expired. The certificates of MirrorLink™ applications have an expiration date. (An internet connection is required to automatically update the certifi-
cate.) If a MirrorLink™ application becomes unavailable, it may be due to the certifi- cate expiring. In this case, the certificat e must be updated manually. Check with the smartphone manufacturer or application developer for how to update the certificate.
●Make sure the volume of the smartphone is set to an appropriate level. If the Mirror-Link™ application volume is excessively low even when the volume of the Lexus Dis- play Audio system is increased, check the vo lume of the smartphone and increase it as
necessary.
WARNING
■While driving
Do not connect smartphone or operate the controls.

5316-1. Basic operation of the Remote Touch screen
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Interior features
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Select: Move the Remote Touch
knob in the desired direction.
Enter: Push the Remote Touch knob
or an “ENTER” button.
■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, screen response may be delayed even if the Remote Touch is operated.
Remote Touch operation
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WARNING
■When using the Remote Touch
●Do not allow fingers, fingernails or hair to become caught in the Remote Touch as this
may cause an injury.
●Be careful when selecting the Remote Touch in extreme temperatures as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the vehicle.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Remote Touch
●Do not allow the Remote Touch to come into contact with food, liquid, stickers or lit
cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color, emit a strange odor or stop func- tioning.
●Do not subject the Remote Touch to excessiv e pressure or strong impact as the knob may bend or break off.
●Do not allow coins, contact lenses or other such items to become caught in the
Remote Touch as this may cause it to stop functioning.
●Items of clothing may rip if they be come caught on the Remote Touch knob.
●If your hand or any object is on the Remote Touch knob when the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY mode, the Remote Touch knob may not operate properly.

5486-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillarswhen the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (if equipped)
■nanoe  (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage parts.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■To prevent damage to the nanoe (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the driver’s side vent, attach anything to it, or use sprays
around the driver’s side vent. These things may cause the generator not to work prop- erly.
●Do not place anything on the instrumentpanel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.

5496-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin • Persons who are fatigued• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater. • Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not sticksharp objects (needles, na ils, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel