child LEXUS RX200T 2017 Workshop Manual
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6077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Check the radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition,
have your vehicle inspected by any au thorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Check the battery as follows.
■Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as follows:
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Radiator, condenser and intercooler radiator
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries, such as burns.
Battery
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparksBattery acid
Shield eyesNote operating
instructions
Keep away from childrenExplosive gas
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6107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
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6397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at your Lexus dealer. Your Lexus dealer can replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
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WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Certification for the smart entry & start system
CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands. Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.
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7078-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
NOTICE
■When performing an emergency repair
●Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has punctured the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is removed, repair by the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be possible.
●The kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the kit is not exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
●Do not put the kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the road. If thekit vacuums up dust, etc., a malfunction may occur.
●Make sure to stand the kit with the bottle vertical. The kit cannot work properly if it is
laid on its side.
■Handling the emergency ti re puncture repair kit
●The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do not
connect the compressor to any other source.
●If gasoline splatters on the kit, the kit may deteriorate. Take care not to allow gasoline to contact it.
●Store the kit in its assigned place out of reach of children.
●Do not disassemble or modify the kit. Do not subject parts such as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and trans- mitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qu alified and equipped professional or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make sure toreplace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when repairing or replacing the
tire. ( P. 615)
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7138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake, and press the engine switch as you nor- mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measur e, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 638)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 83)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start an d modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 247)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the
customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features P. 743)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 170)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the me chanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the powe r window or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof.
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7178-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■When exchanging the battery (RX200t)
Use a battery specified for use with the Stop & Start system and equivalent to a genuine battery. If an unsupported battery is used, Stop & Start system functions may be
restricted to protect the battery.
Also, battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to restart. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to preven t accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is notunintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or unpainted metal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with each
other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observ e the following precautions when handling the battery:
●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allowany battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediatelywash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be
received.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other bat- tery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.
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RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be made
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional. ( P. 136)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately. ( P. 138)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 638)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 247)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio wave.
( P. 170)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock.
( P. 143)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
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RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 536
Air conditioning filter........................ 633
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................536
Blower customization .....................543
S-FLOW mode................................. 538
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 422
Warning light ....................................... 667
Adaptive High-beam System .......... 269
Adaptive Variable Suspension
System.................................................... 423
Air conditioning filter .......................... 633
Air conditioning system ..................... 536
Air conditioning filter........................ 633
Automatic air conditioning
system ..................................................536
Blower customization .....................543
S-FLOW mode................................. 538
Airbag manual on-off system .............. 51
Airbags ........................................................ 40
Airbag manual on-off system ..........51
Airbag operating conditions ........... 47
Airbag precautions
for your child ........................................43
Airbag warning light ........................ 667
Correct driving posture.....................34
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........................ 47
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 45
General airbag precautions ............43
Locations of airbags ........................... 40
Modification and disposal
of airbags ...............................................46
Seat cushion airbag............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions .............................................. 47
Side airbag precautions.....................43
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........................ 47
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ...........................................43
SRS airbags ............................................. 40
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760Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door................................................146
Power back door.................................. 151
Touchless power back door......... 153
Wireless remote control ................... 151
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 643
Wattage..................................................738
Battery
Battery checking ................................607
If the battery is discharged .............. 714
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 429
Warning light .......................................666
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................355
Blind Spot Monitor function...........361
Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function ....................................365
Bluetooth®............................................... 513
Audio system ...................................... 490
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 492
Boost gauge ............................................. 107
Bottle holders .........................................560
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 263
Fluid .......................................................... 736
Parking brake ......................................259
Warning light .......................................666
Brake assist.............................................. 422
Brake Hold .............................................. 263
Warning light....................................... 667
Break-in tips............................................ 228
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 98
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 355
Blind Spot Monitor function .......... 361
Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert function.................................... 365
Card key ....................................................134
Care
Aluminum wheels..............................585
Exterior ................................................... 584
Interior.....................................................589
Seat belts ...............................................590
Self-restoring coat ............................ 584
Cargo hooks .......................................... 562
Cargo net hooks................................... 562
CD player ................................................ 466
Chains ....................................................... 430
Child restraint system............................ 54
Child seats definition .......................... 54
Child seats installation ...............62, 69
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ................................... 59
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ........................................ 74
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 66
Installing CRS with top strap ...........75
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761Alphabetical index
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Child safety................................................. 54
Airbag precautions .............................. 43
Back door precautions .................... 148
Battery precautions ................. 610, 717
Child restraint system......................... 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 37
Installing child restraints .................... 54
Moon roof precautions .................... 217
Panoramic moon roof
precautions.......................................... 221
Power back door precautions....... 161
Power window lock switch............ 210
Power window precautions ........... 213
Rear door child-protectors ............143
Removed key battery
precautions........................................639
Seat belt precautions .......................... 39
Seat heater precautions .................549
Child-protectors .................................... 143
Cleaning .......................................584, 589
Aluminum wheels ............................. 585
Exterior................................................... 584
Interior .................................................... 589
Seat belts............................................... 590
Clock ................................................ 96, 568
Coat hooks .............................................. 577
Condenser .............................................. 607
Console box ........................................... 557
Consumption screen ................. 105, 128
Coolant
Capacity..................................................734
Checking ...............................................605
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 429
Cooling system ..................................... 605
Engine overheating ............................ 718
Cornering lights .................................... 266
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 341
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 329
Cup holders ............................................558
Curtain shield airbags ............................. 41
Customizable features....................... 740
Customized mode ................................. 417
Daytime running light system ...........267
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 542
Rear window........................................ 542
Windshield ........................................... 542
Differential............................................... 736
Dimensions ..............................................726
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 329
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .......... 319
Multi-information display................ 100
Warning messages .......................... 673
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