2017 LEXUS RC200T light

2764-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
When AUTO mode is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted by turning
the switch ring.
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer squirts.
When the engine switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode and the headlights are
on, if the lever is pulled, the headlight cleaners will operate once. After this,the headlight cleaners will operate
every 5th time the lever is pulled.
The wipers can be used as intermittent windshield wipers, which operate regard-
less of vehicle speed or amount of raindr ops. The intermittent windshield wiper
operation can be switched when the vehicle is stopped and the wiper is off. The
wiper operation cannot be switched during AUTO mode or while the intermit-
tent windshield wipers are operating.
Press and hold until the AUTO
mode indicator stops flashing.
If is pressed and held until the
AUTO mode indicator stops flashing again, it will return to its previous state.
The wiper can be switched when the
vehicle is stopped and the wipers are off.
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Switching between the intermittent windshield wipers and rain-sensing
windshield wipers (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

2774-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Operation of the intermittent windshield wipers with interval adjuster
Move the lever up by 2 lev-
els
Move the lever up by 1 level
Move the lever down by 1
level
Move the lever down by 2
levels
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OffTemporary operationTemporaryoperationIntermittentoperationHigh speedoperation
Intermittent operationOffOffLow speedoperationHigh speedoperation
Low speed
operationOffIntermittent
operation
High speed
operation
High speed
operation
High speed operationOffLow speedoperationNo changeNo change
Status beforeoperation
Operation

2784-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.
Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
When the engine switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode and the headlights
are on, if the lever is pulled, the head- light cleaners will operate once.After this, the headlight cleaners will
operate every 5th time the lever is pulled.
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2794-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Dripping prevention wiper sweep
After performing a washing and wiping operat ion several times, the wipers operate one
more time after a short delay to prevent dripping.
However, this final wiper operation will not be performed while driving.
■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode.
●Intermittent wiper interval
●Wiper operation when the washer is being used (delay until drip prevention wiper sweep occurs)
With low speed windshield wi per operation selected, wiper operation will be switched
from low speed to intermittent wiper operat ion only when the vehicle is stationary.
■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is activated.
●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 85°C (185°F) or higher, or -30°C (-22°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any
mode other than AUTO mode.
■When the windshield wipers are in temporary operation (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
AUTO mode cannot be activated even if is pressed.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
●The raindrop sensor judges the amount ofraindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not oper-
ate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes thewindshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the
windshield.

2804-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the wind- shield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fingers or anything
else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The
fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Lexus de aler or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

2834-4. Refueling
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
With the doors unlocked, press the
center of the rear edge of the fuel
filler door.
Push until you hear a click and take your hand away to slightly open the fuel filler
door. Then open the door fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly and
remove it, then put it into the holder
on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to open the fuel filler door if it cannot be
opened by pressing the rear edge of the fuel filler door with the doors unlocked.

2844-4. Refueling
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap
until you hear a click. Once the cap
is released, it will turn slightly in the
opposite direction.
Close the fuel filler door, and press
the center of the rear edge of the
fuel filler door until you hear a click.
When you lock the doors, the fuel filler door will also lock.
■When closing the fuel filler door
Do not lock the doors before closing the fuel filler door, as the fuel filler door cannot be closed if the doors are locked. If the doors are locked and the fuel filler door cannot be closed, unlock the doors and then close the fuel filler door.
■Fuel filler door lock condition
The fuel filler door may not be locked even wh en the vehicle’s doors are locked in the fol- lowing situations:
●When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle
●When the automatic door locking system is operated (P. 167)
Closing the fuel tank cap
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WARNING
■When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

2894-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
●In the following situations, the engine may restart automatically if the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stoppi ng of the engine by the Stop & Start sys- tem, drive the vehicle.)
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed. • The air conditioning system is being used.• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
■If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has started
If the steering wheel is turned shortly after the engine has been started by the Stop & Start system, the steering wheel may feel heavy.
■Hood
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system with theshift lever in D, the engine w ill stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic
engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure. ( P. 247)
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system with the
shift lever in P, the engine will be restarted automatically.
●Even if the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the Stop & Start system will not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait 30 sec-
onds or more, and then start the engine.
■When to use the Stop & Start system
●Use the Stop & Start system when stopping the vehicle temporarily at red lights, inter-
sections, etc. When stopping the vehicle fo r a longer period of time, stop the engine completely.
●When the system does not operate, is canceled, or is malfunctioning, warning mes-
sages and a warning buzzer are used to inform the driver. ( P. 291)
●If the engine switch is pressed when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system,
the engine will stall and will not be able to be restarted by the automatic engine start function. In this case, restart the engine using the normal engine starting procedure. ( P. 247)
●When the engine is restarted by the Stop & Start system, the power outlet may be tem- porarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction.
●Installation and remova l of electrical components and wireless devices may affect the
Stop & Start system. Contact any authoriz ed Lexus retailers or Lexus authorized repairers, or any reliable repairers for details.