2016 LEXUS RC200T Owners Manual

3214-6. Driving tips
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Driving
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary,
block the wheels to prevent in advertent sliding or creeping.
Vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for vehicles with
LDH and 19-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains (RC350/RC300/RC200t)
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3224-6. Driving tips
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Vehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes and vehicles with LDH and
19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1 /4
 1 /2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Selecting tire chains (RC F)
Regulations on the use of tire chains

3234-6. Driving tips
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Driving
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
WA R N I N G
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, ab rupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): Do not use the LDA system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio System ......................................... 326
Steering wheel audio switches........................................ 331
Mobile Assistant......................... 332
USB/AUX ports ......................... 334
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 336
General settings ......................... 337
Voice settings ..............................340
Display settings ............................ 341
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................343
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 344
Audio settings.............................. 345
Audio menu screen operation ....................................348
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation ........................... 351
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 357
Lexus Display Audio system
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Lexus DisplayAudio system
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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ...................364
Listening USB memory device .......................................... 368
Using the AUX port.................. 372
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ......................................... 373
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ........................................... 375
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................................376
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player ............................... 377
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ........................................... 378
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................ 379
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings........................................ 380
5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ............................................. 381 5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ...........................................383
Making a call ................................385
Receiving a call .......................... 388
Speaking on the phone............389
Using a Bluetooth
® phone
message ....................................... 391
Using the steering wheel switches....................................... 393
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ........................................ 394
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings ......................... 396
Messaging settin g...................... 399
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)................... 400
Bluetooth
®...................................404
5-12. Other function “Information” screen .................409
USB photo ....................................... 411
Weather information ................. 413
Voice command system ............414

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RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio System
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: If equipped
Use the following buttons to start listening to the audio system.
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons
Eject a disc.
Seek up or down for a radio station, or to access a desired track or file.
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or resume playing a track.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off.
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Disc slot
Display the media top screen.
Display the radio top screen.
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3275-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■“Menu” screen
To display the “Menu” screen, press the button on the controller unit.
ButtonFunction
“Radio”Display the radio top screen (P. 3 5 1 )
“Media”Display the media top screen
( P. 357, 364, 368, 372, 381)
“Climate”Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 4 2 0 )
“Phone”Display the phone top screen ( P. 383)
“Info”Display the “Information” screen ( P. 4 0 9 )
“Setup”Setup menu ( P. 3 3 6 )
“Display”Display settings ( P. 3 4 1 )

3285-1. Basic Operations
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
By using the Lexus Display Audio controller, you can control the audio system,
hands-free system, etc. Display the “Source” screen or
audio top screen ( P. 3 4 3 )
Display the “Menu” screen
( P. 3 2 7 )
Display the previous screen
Turn or move the controller to select
a function and number.
Move the controller to display the
left or right side of screen.
Push the controller to enter the selected function and number.
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Select: Turn or move the control-
ler.
Enter: Push the controller.
■Basic screen operation
When a list is displayed, use the appropriate button to scroll through the list.
Indicator turns on when you can
select the list by turning the con-
troller.
Indicator turns on when you can
return to the previous screen by
pressing the back button.
Indicator turns on when you can
move the controller left to view
additional screen text.
Indicator turns on when you can move the controller right to view addi-
tional screen text.
Lexus Display Audio controller
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