tow LEXUS RX200T 2017 User Guide

1703-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Electronic Key battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depl etion is minimized by stopping the elec- tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system, wireless re mote control and engine immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the communication between the elec- tronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system,
wireless remote control and engine immob ilizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 710)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that gene rates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags •Coins• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordle ss phone or other wireless communication
devices • Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wirelesskey that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) • Digital audio players• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win- dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding . Confirm that the electronic key indicator flashes
4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart entry & start system cannot be used. To cancel
the function, press any of the electronic key but- tons.

1873-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the rear center seat belt and seat belt buckles.
Lower the rear seat head restraints. ( P. 200)
■Folding down the rear seatbacks (manual seat)
Rear seat lever
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the rear
seatback.
Luggage compartment lever
Pull the seatback angle adjustment
lever and fold down the rear
seatback.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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1943-3. Adjusting the seats
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
WARNING
■Jam protection function (power seat)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Never use any part of your body to intent ionally activate the jam protection function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the
rear seatback is fully folded forward. Be careful not to get fingers or anything else
caught.
●The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that
is caught. Be careful not to get fingers or anything else caught.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belt for the rear center seat, seat belt buckles and armrest must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks. ( P. 576)

2013-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Removing the head restraints
■Installing the head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one leve l from the stowed position when using.
Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.
If the head restraint to uches the ceiling, making the removal difficult, change the seat height orangle. ( P. 185, 186)
Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closestto the top of your ears.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Lock release button
Lock release button

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following directions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
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.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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Auto tilt away
Horn

2083-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view
mirrors will automatically angle downwa rds when the vehicle is reversing in
order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” nor “R” of the mirror select switch.
■Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired position.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automatically tilt to
the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted to R from next time.
The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the normal position (angle adjusted with the shif t lever in other than R). Therefore, if the normal posi- tion is changed after adjustment, th e tilt position will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The automatic folding/extending mirror function will return to off as default. To turn the
function on, press the switch again to select on.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be clea red using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the
rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. ( P. 542)
■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory. ( P. 195)
■Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the outside rear
view mirrors will activate in co njunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 204)
■Using automatic mode in cold weather
When automatic mode is used in cold weat her, the door mirror could freeze up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this case, remove any ice and snowfrom the door mirror, then either operate the mirror using manual mode or move the mir-
ror by hand.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 740)
Linked mirror function when reversing

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..................... 226
Cargo and luggage................... 235
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ..... 237
Trailer towing (vehicles
with towing package)............238
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 246
Automatic transmission ........... 251
Turn signal lever .........................258
Parking brake .............................. 259
Brake Hold ................................... 263
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch......................... 265
AHS (Adaptive
High-beam System)............... 269
Automatic High Beam............. 274
Fog light switch ........................... 278
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer .........................................285

2284-1. Before driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles): Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel. ( P. 729)
■Idling time before engine stop (RX200t)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high- speed driving or hill climbing.
To allow the engine to idle when the vehicle is stopped, disable the Stop & Start system by
pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch. ( P. 348) (With the Stop & Start system enabled, the engine will be stopped by th e Stop & Start system when the vehicle is stopped.)
■Eco-friendly driving
 P. 120
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot necessary
High-speed driving (Constant speed of approx. 100 km/h [62 mph])Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h (62 mph)
or more (race track driving etc.)
Approximately
2 minutes

2354-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas- sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel • On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

2374-1. Before driving
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Driving
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.