LEXUS RX200T 2017 Owners Manual

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■Air conditioning system while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system
●If the air conditioning system is being used in automatic mode, the fan speed may be reduced or the fan may be stopped while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem in order to reduce changes in the cabin temperature.
●To ensure air conditioning system performanc e when the vehicle is stopped, disable the Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch.
■Changing the idling stop time with the air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air conditioning system
is on can be changed on the ( P. 109) or (P. 110). (The length of time the Stop
& Start system will operate when the air condit ioning system is off cannot be changed.)
■The Stop & Start system protection function
●When an excessively loud sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio sys- tem may be automatically cut off in order to reduce battery consumption. If this occurs,
turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or longer and then turn it to ACCES- SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable the audio system.
●The audio system may not be activated when the battery terminals are disconnected
and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off and then repeat the fol- lowing operation twice to activate the audio system normally.
• Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and then to OFF.
■Replacing the battery
 P. 717
■Displaying the Stop & Start system status
 P. 109

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■Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-information
display.
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails
“Depress Brake
Firmly to Activate”
The brake pedal is not depressed enough.
If the brake pedal is depressed further, the system
will operate.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or low.
If the difference between the set temperature and
cabin temperature is small, the system will be
enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low. Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to prioritize
charging of the battery, but if the engine is operated
for a short while, engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as when the battery is undergoing a periodic recharge, for a
while after the battery terminals have been discon-
nected and reconnected, for a while after the bat-
tery has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to 60 min-
utes completes, the system can be operated.
• If the message is displayed continuously (more than 60 minutes), the battery may be deteriorated. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for
details.
“For Brake System”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low. When the brake booster vacuum reaches a prede-
termined level, the system will be enabled.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel has been operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Stop & Start Unavail-
able”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily disabled. Operate the engine for a short while.
• The engine may have been started with the hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait for
30 seconds or more, and then start the engine.

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●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start system
■If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
“System Temperature
Low”
The battery may be cold. Operate the engine for a short while allows the sys-
tem to recover due to the temperature increase in
the engine compartment.
“System Temperature
High”
The battery may be extremely hot. If the engine compartment is allowed to cool suffi-
ciently, the system will recover.
“Non-Dedicated Bat-
tery”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start system
may have been installed. The Stop & Start system does not operate. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
MessageDetails
MessageDetails
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“For Brake System”
The brake pedal has been depressed further or
pumped. The system will be enabled after the engine runs and
the brake booster vacuum reaches a predetermined
level.
“Battery Charging”
The battery charge may have become low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery charging.
Operating the engine for a short while allows the
system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.

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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
●Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).
(Except when the brake hold system is operating or when the vehicle comes to a con- trolled stop while driving with the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce control mode [if equipped])
●Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function.
●Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is ina poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the automatic engine startfunction, causing exhaust gases to collect and enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not operate cor- rectly. Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●While the driver's seat belt is fastened, the driver's and front passenger's seat belt reminder light flashes.
●Even though the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the driver's and front passenger'sseat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
●Even though the driver's door is closed, the open door warning is displayed on the
multi-information display or the interior lig ht is illuminated when door linked illumina- tion is enabled ( P. 553).
●Even though the driver's door is open, the open door warning is not displayed on the
multi-information display or the interior light does not illuminate when door linked illumination is enabled ( P. 553).

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The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
●The BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function
Assists the driver in making a decision when changing lanes
●The RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic Alert) function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor

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Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off. (P. 357)
The RCTA function is available when the BSM function is on.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
BSM function: When a vehicle is detected in a blind sp ot of the outside rear view mirrors or approaching rapidly from behind into a blin d spot, the outside rear view mirror indi-
cator on the detected side will illuminate. If the turn signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.
RCTA function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, both outside rear vi ew mirror indicators will flash.
“BSM” indicator/“RCTA” indicator
When the BSM function/RCTA function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
Monitor screen display (RCTA function only) (if equipped)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, the RCTA icon ( P. 366) for the detected side will be displayed on the monitor screen. This illustration shows an example of a vehicl e approaching from the left at the rear of
the vehicle.
RCTA buzzer (RCTA function only)
If a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of the vehicle is detected, a buzzer will sound. The buzzer also sounds for approximately 1 second immediatelyafter the BSM function is operated to turn the system on.
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Press “” or “” of the meter control switches, select .
Press “ ” or “” of the meter control switches, select “BSM”.
Press “ ” or “” of the meter control switches, select “BSM” or “RCTA”.
■Outside rear view mirror indicator visibility
In strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.
■Hearing the RCTA buzzer
The RCTA buzzer may be difficult to hear ov er loud noises, such as if the audio system volume is high.
■When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
If a system malfunction is de tected due to any of the following, a warning message will be displayed: ( P. 673)
●A sensor is malfunctioning
●A sensor is dirty or covered with snow or a sticker
●The outside temperature is extremely high or low
●Sensor voltage is abnormal
●A sensor is misaligned
■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor
For vehicles sold in Ukraine
Turning the BSM function/RCTA function on/off
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Except for vehicles sold in Ukraine

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■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 370, 740)

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WARNING
■Handling the radar sensor
Blind Spot Monitor sensors are installed be hind the left and right sides of the rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can
function correctly.
●Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area on the rear bumper to a strong impact. If a sensor is moved even slightly off po sition, the system may malfunction and vehi-
cles may not be detected correctly. In the following situations, have your ve hicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• A sensor or its surrounding area is subject to a strong impact. • If the surrounding area of a sensor is scratched or dented, or part of them hasbecome disconnected.
●Do not disassemble the sensor.
●Do not attach stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the rear bumper.
●Do not paint the rear bumper any color other than an official Lexus color.
●Keep the sensors and the surrounding areas
on the rear bumper clean at all times. If a sensor or its surrounding area on the rearbumper is dirty or covered with snow, the
Blind Spot Monitor may not operate and a warning message ( P. 673) will be dis- played. In this situation, clear off the dirt or
snow and drive the vehicle with the operation conditions of the BSM function ( P. 363) satisfied for approximately 10 minutes. If the
warning message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected by any authorizedLexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.