charging LEXUS RX200T 2017 User Guide

5706-5. Using the other interior features
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■Operation indicator light status
*: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay illuminated
(orange) after charging has completed.
●If the operation indicator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink (orange). Take the
appropriate measures according to the table below.
■The wireless charger can be operated when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■Portable devices that can be charged
●Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard can be charged by the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices which meet the Qi wire- less charging standard is not guaranteed.
●The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricity (5 W or less) to a cel-lular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.
Operation indicator lightState
OffThe Wireless charger is off
Green (illuminated)Standby (charging is possible)
Charging is complete*
Orange (illuminated)
A portable device has been placed on the charging
area (identifying the portable device)
Charging in progress
Operation indicator lightSuspected causesMeasure
Blinks (orange) at a one second interval continu-ously
Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly
A foreign object exists
between the portable device and charging area. Remove the foreign object.
Portable device is not posi- tioned properly on the
charging area.
Move the portable device toward the center of the
charging area.
Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly
The temperature of the wireless charger is exces-sively high.
Stop charging immediately and continue chargingafter a while.

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Interior features
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■If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi compatible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory attached, it may not be pos-
sible to charge the portable device. If the portable device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remove the cover and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging
Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is reduced, press and hold the power supply swit ch of the wireless charger for 2 seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be reduced. When the frequency is
changed, the operation indicator light will blink (orange) 2 times.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be performed.
When a door is opened and closed, ch arging may be temporarily suspended.
●While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due to the pro- tection function of the portable device, wait until the portable device cools down and charge it again.
■Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P. 590

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WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while driv ing, for safety reasons, the driver should not operate the portable device.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers , cardiac resynchronization therapy pace- makers or implantable cardioverter defibrillato rs, as well as any other electrical medi-
cal device, should consult their physicia n about the usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possib ility of fire, equipment failure or damage, or burns due to heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects between th e charging area and the portable device while charging.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging area.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while charging.
●Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard.
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.
●Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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Interior features
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NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully charged
●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable device
●When a portable device becomes hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging surface fac-
ing up
●When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or othe r facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact wi th, or is covered by any of the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that ha ve aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags •Coins• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehicle are being
used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate properly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording media,close to the wireless charger while chargi ng. Otherwise, data may be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches, close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the cabin may
become high when parked in the su n, and cause damage to the device.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine is stopped.

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Maintenance and care
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■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydr ogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
●The engine may not start. Follow the pr ocedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible immedi-
ately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine switch beforedisconnecting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine
switch mode prior to the battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multip le attempts at all the methods above, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
Battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce th e risk of death or serious injury, take the
following precautions while working on or near the battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or
closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling tothe nearest medical facility.
●If electrolyte gets on your skinWash the affected area thoroughly. If you f eel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your clothesIt can soak through clothing on to your sk in. Immediately take off the clothing and fol- low the procedure above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow electrolyteDrink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention immedi-ately.
■When there is insufficient battery fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid in th e battery. There is a possible danger that the battery may explode.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
■When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corrosion.

6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or • The brake system is malfunctioning Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle maybe dangerous.
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(If equipped)
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualifiedand equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle may
be dangerous.
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or • The electronic automatic transmission control system Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

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When trouble arises
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●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Con-
tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown, following the instructions, accordingly. ( P. 718)
●If “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is shown, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may be too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P with the
engine running and wait until the message is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

6788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases. Instead, a sep- arate system warning light will come on al ong with a message shown on the multi-infor- mation display.
●“Antilock Brake System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”:
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 667)
●“Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” (F SPORT models):
The charging system warning light comes on. ( P. 666)
■Warning buzzer
 P. 671
NOTICE
■“High Power Consumption Partial Limit On AC/Heater Operation” is frequently
shown
There is a possible malfunction relating to the charging system or the battery may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Vehicles with a Heated Windshield Defroste r: This message will be displayed when the Heated Windshield Defroster is oper ating. This is not a malfunction.

7168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your
vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon
as possible.
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is stopped. (RX200t: Except when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system.)
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low
speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not
in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may beunable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
■When the battery is removed or discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & startsystem when the battery is discharged. Us e the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
●Vehicles with power back door: The power back door must be initialized. (P. 159)
●RX200t: After the battery terminals have been disconnected then reconnected or the battery has been replaced, the Stop & Start system may not automatically stop theengine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes.
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