2017 LEXUS RC200T engine

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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collisio n, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or • The brake system is malfunctioningRC200t: This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Continuing to drive the vehicle maybe dangerous.
Charging system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Malfunction indicator lampIndicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; or• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professionalimmediately.

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The vehicle will
become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than us ual when operating, hold firmly and oper- ate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Vehicles with a spare tire
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust- ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change itwith the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressureimmediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjust- ment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair theflat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If th e vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that: • There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or
• The pre-crash braking function is operating A buzzer also sounds. Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the engine was stopped with the shift lever not in P
A buzzer also sounds.  Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving A buzzer also sounds.
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the shoulder of a road.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead(in vehicle-to-vehicle distance mode)A buzzer also sounds.
 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
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Indicates that the vehicle is being driven at 5 km/h (3 mph) or more with the parking brake still engaged
A buzzer also sounds.  Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the shift lever was used to attempt to shift
to the first gear position in M mode on a slippery road surfaceThe gear position will not shift from the second gear.
A buzzer also sounds.  Drive the vehicle in the second or a higher gear position.
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Indicates an engine malfunctionA buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional.
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Indicates an engine malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.  Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Indicates an engine malfunction A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in:•The ABS; or
• The brake assist system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too highA buzzer also sounds. P. 659
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.  Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

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(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safetysystem)A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
system A buzzer also sounds. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
A buzzer also sounds.  Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high A buzzer also sounds. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Indicates that the engine was stopped while driving A buzzer also sounds.
 Operate the steering wheel with more force than usual.
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or turned toACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is openedwhile the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.  Turn the lights off.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the windows are not fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the windows and the moon roof are not
fully closed (with the engine switch off, and the driver’s door open)A buzzer also sounds.
 Close all the windows and the moon roof.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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