2017 LEXUS RC200T lock

5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessivestress on the towing eyelets, cables or ch ains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris ma y hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely installed, towing ey elets may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain and related parts may be damagedor an accident may occur due to a change in
direction of the vehicle.

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Before towing the vehicle (vehic les with a Stop & Start system)
To protect components of the Stop & Start system, before towing the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off and then restart the engine. If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

6138-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Interior buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Con-
tinuous  The driver’s door was opened when
the shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned off.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinuousCon-
tinuous
The driver’s door was opened and
closed while the electronic key was
not in the vehicle, the shift lever was
not in P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Bring the electronic key back
into the vehicle.
OnceCon-
tinuous
An attempt was made to exit the
vehicle with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first turning
the engine switch off when the shift
lever was in P.
 Turn the engine switch off and
lock the doors again.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)

6158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
OnceCon- tinuous
An attempt was made to lock the
doors using the smart entry & start system while the electronic key wasstill inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock either
door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lockposition, then closing the door by
pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside thevehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock thedoors again.
An attempt was made to lock the
doors other than using the smart entry & start system while the elec-tronic key was still inside the vehicle.
 Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the
doors again.
Once
The electronic key has a low battery.
 Replace the electronic key bat- tery. ( P. 563)
Once
The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the
engine switch being pressed.  Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left and right.
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6168-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the smart
entry & start system  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali- fied and equipped professional.
Once
• When the doors were unlockedwith the mechanical key and thenthe engine swit ch was pressed,
the electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle.• The electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was pressedtwo consecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to the engine switch while depressingthe brake pedal.
Once
During an engine starting procedurein the event that the electronic key
was not functioning properly ( P. 652), the engine switch was touchedwith the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sound-ing.

Indicates that: • With the engine switch off, the
doors were unlocked and then the driver’s door was opened andclosed
• The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode withoutstarting the engine
• The shift lever was shifted to P or N from another position with theengine switch in IGNITION ON
mode.  Press the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.
InteriorbuzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

6388-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the punctured tire.
Extend the hose. Remove the air
release cap from the hose.
You will use the air release cap again. Therefore keep it in a safe place.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise asfar as possible.
NOTICE
When closing the trunk, do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of thetrunk. The luggage mat may get damaged.
Emergency repair method
1
2
3

6498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 654)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the foll owing steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The starter motor does not turn over , the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
1
2
3
4

6508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Use the mechanical key (P. 159) in order to perform the following operations:
■Unlocking the door
Insert the mechanical key while
pulling on the driver’s door han-
dle.
Unlocking the door.
Remove the key, return the handle, and then pull the handle again.
If the electronic key does not operate properly
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( P.
177) or the electronic key cannot be us ed because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors and trunk can be opened and the engine can be started
by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
1
2
3