power steering LEXUS RX200T 2017 Owner's Manual

6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installe d in luggage compartment. (P. 680, 695)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front
wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with thefront wheels contacting the ground, the
drivetrain and related parts may be dam- aged.
AWD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle istowed with the tires contacting the ground,
the drivetrain or related parts may be dam- aged, the vehicle may fly off the truck.

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(Flashes)
Parking brake indicator It is possible that the parking br ake is not fully engaged or released
 Operate the parking brake switch once again.
This light comes on when the park ing brake is not released. If the
light turns off after the parking brak e is fully released, the system is
operating normally.
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated indicator Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
(If equipped)
LKA indicator Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
 When “Lane Keeping Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display, turn the LKA system off, drive the
vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LKA system back on.
(  P. 318)
When a message other than above is displayed, follow the
instructions displayed in the message.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passen-ger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-ing light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficien t or the voltage temporarily drops, the electric power steering system warning lig ht may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp
will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and eq uipped professional as soon as possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punctured.
If a tire is punctured: P. 679, 693
If none of the tires are punctured: Turn the engine switch off then turn it to IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire pressurewarning light comes on or blinks.
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
After the temperature of the tires has lowere d sufficiently, check the inflation pressure of each tire and adjust them to the specified level.
If the warning light does not turn off even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the inflation pressure of each tire is at the specified level and perform initialization. ( P. 616)
If the warning light does not turn off severa l minutes after the initialization has been per- formed, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
If the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute then stays on
There may be a malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off th e warning light (after a few minutes).
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6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire: The comp act spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a ti re goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even though th e flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressurewarning light will go off after a few minutes.
Vehicles with a full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire infla- tion pressure of the spare tire is low. If a ti re goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function properly
 P. 618
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which couldcause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is lost and handling operations of
the steering wheel become extremely heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.

755What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 246)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 248)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 168)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 248)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 712)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 714)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( P. 256)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 248)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be operated
if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 210)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a
period of time. ( P. 248)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake
pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power window
switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

762Alphabetical index
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............595
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system..............................143
Back door................................................146
Door lock................................................. 142
Outside rear view mirrors.............206
Power back door.................................. 151
Rear door child-protectors ............143
Side doors .............................................. 140
Side windows........................................ 210
Double locking system .......................... 82
Drive information................................... 105
Drive-start control.....................227, 255
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 669
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 195
Driving
Break-in tips ......................................... 228
Correct posture .................................... 34
Driving mode select switch ............ 417
Procedures ........................................... 226
Winter drive tips................................. 429
Driving position memory .................... 195
Memory recall function ................... 198
Power easy access system ............ 195
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ....................... 329
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system .................................................... 423
Eco drive mode ....................................... 417
Eco Driving Indicator............................120
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 423
Warning light....................................... 667
Electronic key ..........................................134
Battery-saving function .................... 169
If the electronic key does
not operate properly...................... 710
Replacing the battery ...................... 638
Electronic sunshade ..............................218
Jam protection function ................... 219
Operation ............................................... 218
Emergency brake signal.................... 423
Emergency flashers ............................. 656
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 693
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds .......... 666
If a warning light turns on .............. 666
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 673
If the battery is discharged ............. 714
If the electronic key does
not operate properly...................... 710
If the engine will not start ............... 708
If you have a flat tire.............. 679, 693
If you lose your keys ............... 136, 138
If you think something is
wrong................................................... 664
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..... 722
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ......... 657
If your vehicle needs
to be towed.......................................658
If your vehicle overheats.................. 718
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Engine
ACCESSORY mode ..................... 247
Compartment..................................... 599
Engine switch....................................... 246
Hood ........................................................ 597
How to start the engine .................. 246
Identification number ....................... 728
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.......... 657
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 246
Overheating ...........................................718
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................. 734
Checking .............................................. 605
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 429
Engine coolant temperature
gauge......................................................... 96
Engine immobilizer system...................77
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................. 729
Checking ................................................ 601
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 429
Engine oil pressure gauge ................. 107
Engine oil temperature gauge ......... 107
Engine switch ......................................... 246
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)......... 423
Warning light ....................................... 667
ERA-GLONASS ........................ 46, 578
Flat tire ........................................... 679, 693
Floor mats ................................................... 32
Fluid
Automatic transmission.................. 735
Brake ....................................................... 736
Washer.......................................................611
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 643
Switch ...................................................... 278
Follow me home system .................... 266
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ...................... 643
Switch ...................................................... 278
Front passenger footwell hooks ..... 575
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 669
Front position lights
Light switch........................................... 265
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 643
Front seat heaters................................. 550
Front seats
Adjustment .............................................185
Cleaning ................................................589
Correct driving posture.....................34
Driving position memory ................ 195
Head restraints ................................... 200
Power easy access system............. 195
Seat heaters..........................................550
Seat position memory .......................195
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Navigation system*
Odometer...................................................118
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 729
Rear differential oil............................. 736
Transfer oil............................................. 736
Opener
Back door................................................146
Hood ........................................................ 597
Power back door.................................152
Outside rear view mirrors ................206
Adjusting and folding.......................206
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...........355
Linked mirror function
when reversing............................... 208
Mirror position memory.................. 195
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers........................................... 542
Outside temperature display ............. 96
Overheating ............................................ 718
Paddle shift switches ................252, 253
Panoramic moon roof ..........................218
Jam protection function ................... 219
Operation ............................................... 218
Parking assist sensors........................... 371
Parking brake......................................... 259
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/message ........... 261
Warning light....................................... 667
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ....300
Warning light.......................................668
Personal lights........................................ 554
Power back door ..................................... 151
Touchless power back door ......... 153
Wireless remote control ...................151
Power back door opener
and closer ................................................ 151
Power easy access system .................195
Power outlets ......................................... 574
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ................. 423
Warning light....................................... 667
Power windows
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................. 212
Jam protection function ..................... 211
Operation ............................................... 210
Window lock switch .......................... 210
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ....300
Warning light.......................................668
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Spare tire
Inflation pressure................................ 737
Storage location ................................ 680
Spark plug................................................ 734
Specifications ......................................... 726
Speech command system ................. 526
Speed warning ..........................................118
Speedometer ............................................ 96
Sport mode................................................417
Steering wheel
Adjustment............................................ 202
Audio switches.................................... 444
Heated steering wheel....................549
Meter control switches .................... 102
Power easy access system ............ 195
Telephone switches......................... 503
Stop & Start system..............................345
Replacing battery................................. 717
Warning light .......................................669
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ................ 423
Replacing light bulbs........................ 643
Storage feature......................................556
Storage precautions ............................556
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck .........722
Sun visors ................................................. 567
Sunshade
Panoramic moon roof...................... 218
Rear door............................................... 576
Roof ............................................................215
Switches
Adaptive High-beam System
switch ................................................... 270
All-wheel drive lock switch ............ 421
Audio remote control
switches .............................................. 444
Automatic High Beam switch...... 274
Brake hold switch ............................. 263
Cruise control
switch ......................................... 329, 341
Door lock switch ................................. 142
Driving mode select switch............ 417
Driving position memory
switches ................................................195
Electronic sunshade switch............ 218
Emergency flashers switch........... 656
Engine switch ...................................... 246
Fog light switch................................... 278
Heated steering wheel switch .... 549
HUD (Head-up display)
switches ................................................ 122
Ignition switch ..................................... 246
Intrusion sensor cancel
switch ...................................................... 85
Light switch........................................... 265
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
switch ..................................................... 318
Meter control switches..................... 102
Moon roof switches ........................... 214
“ODO/TRIP” switch .........................103

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Vanity lights ............................................. 567
Wattage..................................................738
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 567
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management) .............. 423
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM) ..................... 423
Vehicle identification number ......... 727
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .... 422
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 422
Warning buzzers
Approach warning............................336
Downshifting ........................................255
Lane departure alert
function ..................................................314
Lexus parking assist-sensor ......... 375
Light reminder..................................... 267
Open door.............................................. 144
Pre-crash warning ............................. 301
Seat belt reminder .............................669
Vehicle sway warning ...................... 315
Warning lights
ABS .......................................................... 667
Brake hold operated indicator ... 667
Brake system ....................................... 666
Charging system ............................... 666
Electric power steering .................. 667
ICS OFF indicator ............................668
LKA indicator ...................................... 667
Low fuel level....................................... 669
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 666
Master warning light ........................ 669
Parking brake indicator.................. 667
PCS warning light .............................668
Seat belt reminder light .................. 669
Slip indicator ........................................668
SRS ........................................................... 667
Stop & Start cancel indicator ...... 669
Tire pressure........................................ 669
Warning messages .............................. 673
Washer
Checking ...................................................611
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 429
Switch .......................................... 279, 285
Washing and waxing........................... 584
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