2017 LEXUS RC200T open hood

2914-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Replacing the battery
 P. 657
■Displaying the Stop & Start system status
 P. 137
■Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion 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 sys-
tem will operate.
“For Climate Con-
trol.”
• 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 priori-
tize 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 disconnected and reconnected, for
a while after the battery has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to 60
minutes completes, the system can be operated.
• The engine may have been started with the
hood opened.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait
30 seconds or more, and then start the engine.
• The battery may be cold. Operating the engine for a short while allows the
system to recover due to the temperature
increase in the engine compartment.
• The battery may be extremely hot. If the engine compartment is allowed to cool suf-
ficiently, the system recovers.
• If the message is displayed continuously, the battery may have deteriorated. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailers or Lexus authorized
repairers, or any reliable repairers.

5187-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause
an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

6548-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables, depending on the situa-tion, the alarm may activate and doors
locked. (P. 105)
Open the hood. ( P. 518)
Remove the engine cover.
RC F
Raise the rear of the engine cover to
remove the rear clip, and then raise the
front of the engine cover to remove the
front clips.
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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6628-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri- ous injury.
●RC200t: While the engine and radiators arehot, do not loosen or remove the coolant res-ervoir cap, radiator cap, or intercooler cool-
ant reservoir cap. High temperature steam or coolant couldspray out.
●RC F: While the engine and radiator are hot,do not loosen or remove the coolant reser-voir cap.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.

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Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ............ 134, 141
Current fuel consumption...... 134, 141
Fuel filler door ......................................... 281
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ......................... 283
Refueling ................................................. 281
Fuel gauge ........................................ 118, 124
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 590
Fuses .......................................................... 566
Gauges ...................................................... 124
Glove box ................................................ 496
Glove box light ...................................... 496
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 443
Head restraints ........................................ 217
Headlight cleaner................................. 273
Headlights ............................................... 264
Automatic High Beam
system...................................................267
Follow me home system................ 265
Light switch........................................... 264
Replacing light bulbs ........................577
Heaters
Air conditioning system ................. 478
Heated steering wheel ................... 490
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 484
Seat heaters............................................ 491
Hill-start assist control........................ 349
Hood ........................................................... 518
Open .........................................................518
Pop Up Hood .........................................62
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 498
Coat hooks........................................... 504
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............ 40
Horn ............................................................. 221
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Navigation system*
Odometer......................................... 118, 124
Oil
Differential oil .......................................678
Engine oil .................................................671
Opener
Hood ......................................................... 518
Trunk ..........................................................170
Outer foot lights .................................... 492
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 224
Adjusting and folding....................... 224
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..........364
Linked mirror function
when reversing................................ 225
Mirror position memory...................214
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................484
Outside temperature ...................118, 124
Overheating ...........................................659
Paddle shift switches ................255, 256
Parking assist sensors......................... 320
Parking brake...........................................261
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............ 356
PCS OFF switch................................ 357
Warning light....................................... 592
Personal lights........................................ 494
Pollen removal mode.......................... 484
Pop-up display.............................. 136, 148
Pop Up Hood............................................ 62
Power outlet ............................................ 501
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 349
Warning light....................................... 592
Power windows ......................................227
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................229
Jam protection function ................. 228
Operation .............................................. 227
Window lock switch ......................... 227
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) .... 356
PCS OFF switch................................ 357
Warning light....................................... 592
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Trunk light ..................................................172
Wattage..................................................682
Turn signal lights.................................... 260
Replacing light
bulbs ............................. 572, 574, 577
Turn signal lever .................................260
Wattage..................................................682
TVD (Torque Vectoring
Differential) ..........................................382
Units ............................................................ 148
USB device .................................. 427, 473
Connecting........................................... 397
USB audio ............................................. 427
USB photo ............................................ 473
USB video ............................................. 427
USB port................................................... 397
Vanity lights ............................................ 500
Wattage..................................................682
Vanity mirrors ....................................... 500
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Management) ............. 350
Vehicle identification number ......... 669
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) .................................................... 349
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ............. 491
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control)................................................. 349
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ........................... 303
Brake system .........................................591
Downshifting........................................ 258
Driver’s and front passenger’s
seat belt reminder.......................... 593
Key reminder.........................................615
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ........ 314
Lexus parking assist-sensor ........ 320
Open door ........................................... 593
Open hood .......................................... 599
Open moon roof ............................... 606
Open trunk........................................... 599
Open window..................................... 606
Pre-crash braking ............................. 356
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................................. 593
Warning lights .......................................... 112
ABS .......................................................... 592
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................................. 592
Brake system .........................................591
Charging system ................................. 591
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light................................... 593
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 518 P. 170 P. 281
Hood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 518P. 679
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 66 L (17.4 gal., 14.5 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
EU area: Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only Except EU area: Unleaded gasoline onlyP. 671, 683
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 679
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill — reference) P. 671
Engine oil type P. 671