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■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depl etion is minimized by stopping the elec- tronic key from receiving radio waves.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak ra dio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key an d the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 650)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or
other facility that gene rates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com- munication device
●When the electronic key is in contact wi th, or is covered by the following metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radiowaves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or me tallic objects are attached to the rear win-
dow
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
Press twice while pressing and holding
. Confirm that the electronic key indica-
tor flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart entry & start system cannot be used. To cancelthe function, press any of the electronic key but-
tons.
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●RC200t: To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not
stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as possible.
●RC200t: When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●RC200t: Never allow anyone to ride in the en larged trunk. It is not designed for pas- sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray • On the instrument panel• On the dashboard
• In front of the navigation or multimedia system screen (if equipped) or Lexus Dis- play Audio screen (if equipped)
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
2484-2. Driving procedures
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released.
(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
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Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the meters.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the meters.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
Changing engine switch modes
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Off*
The emergency flashers can be used.
The analog speedometer and the
tachometer will not be illuminated. However, if the welcome illumination isoperating, the analog speedometer will
illuminate. (Welcome illumination: P. 129)
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
The analog speedometer is illuminated.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
The analog speedometer and the tachometer will be illuminated.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than
P when turning off the engine, the
engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the engine
switch will not be turned off but inst ead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Per-
form the following procedure to turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display
and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is off.
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■If the windshield is fogged up while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system
Turn on. (The engine will start due to the automatic engine start function.):
P. 484
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the
system.
■Air conditioning system operation while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem
●If the air conditioning system is being us ed in automatic mode, the fan speed may be
reduced or the fan may be stopped while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem in order to reduce changes in the cabin temperature.
●To ensure air conditioning system performanc e when the vehicle is stopped, disable the
Stop & Start system by pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch.
■Changing the idling stop time with the air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system will operate when the air conditioning system
is on can be changed by performing the followi ng operation. (The length of time the Stop
& Start system will operate when the air condit ioning system is off cannot be changed.)
●Setting by pressing and holding the Stop & Start cancel switch
Each time the Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed and held for 3 seconds or more, the
system changes between standard and extended. The system status can be confirmed
on the multi-information display screen. ( P. 131)
●Settings from the multi-information display
Press the / meter control switch ( P. 133) and select .
Press the meter control switch to display the Stop & Start settings screen.
Press the / meter control switch to select and then press .
Press the / meter control switch to select standard or extended and then press .
■The Stop & Start system protection function
●When the volume of the audio system is ex cessively high, sound output from the audio
system may suddenly be cut of f in order to reduce battery consumption. To prevent the
audio system from being cut off, keep the vo lume of audio system at a moderate level.
If the audio system has been cut off, turn the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds or
more and then turn it to ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON mode to re-enable
the audio system.
●The audio system may not be activated if the battery terminals are disconnected and
then reconnected. If this occurs, turn the engine switch off and then turn it to IGNI-
TION ON mode and then off twice to activate the audio system.
■To prevent damage to the turbocharger
Allow the engine to idle immediately after driv ing at high speeds or long periods of uphill
driving. To allow the engine idle when the vehicle is stopped, disable the Stop & Start sys-
tem by pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch. ( P. 287)
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■Temporary cancelation of the LDA system functions
If any of the following occurs, the LDA system functions will be temporarily canceled. The functions will resume after the necessary operating conditions have returned.
●The turn signal lever is operated.
●The vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system functions.
●When the lane lines cannot be recognized while driving.
●When the lane departure warning sounds.
The lane departure warning function will not operate again for a several seconds after it has been activated, even if the vehicle leaves the lane again.
■The lane departure warning
Depending on the audio system sound level or air conditioning fan noise while the audio system or air conditioning system is in use, it may be difficult to hear the warning sound.
■After the vehicle has been parked in the sun
The LDA system may not be available and a warning message ( P. 603) will be dis- played for a while after driving has started. When the temperature in the cabin decreasesand the temperature around the camera sensor ( P. 314) becomes suitable for its oper-
ation, the functions will begin to operate.
■If there are lane markers on only one side of the vehicle
The lane departure warning will not operate fo r the side on which lane markers could not
be recognized.
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the camera sensor may be unable to recognize lane markers
causing the lane departure warning function to operate incorrectly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing or
before a ticket checkpoint
●When driving on a sharp curve
●When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide
●When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or improper tire inflation pressure
●When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short
●When the lane markers are yellow (These ma y be more difficult for the system to rec- ognize compared to white markers.)
●When the lane markers are broken, Botts’ dots (raised pavement markers) or stones
●When the lane markers are on a curb etc.
●When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a shadow covers the lane markers
●When driving on a partic ularly bright road surface, such as concrete
●When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light
●When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the entrance to
or exit from a tunnel
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■Types of sensors
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Lexus parking assist-sensor
: If equipped
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system:
The distance from your vehicle to ne arby obstacles when parallel parking or
maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via
the multi-information display, Lexus Display Audio screen and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding ar ea when using this system.
Vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system:
Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
Front center sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
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When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display and Lexus Display Audio screen depending on the position and dis-
tance to the obstacle.
■Multi-information display
■Lexus Display Audio screen
When the Lexus parking assist
monitor system is not displayed
A graphic is automatically displayed when an obstacle is detected. Thescreen can be set so that the graphic
is not displayed. ( P. 326)
: Select to mute the
buzzer sounds.
When the Lexus parking assist
monitor system is displayed
(insert display)
A simplified image is displayed on the upper right corner of the LexusDisplay Audio screen when an
obstacle is detected.
Display
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Front corner sensor detection
Front center sensor detection
Rear corner sensor detection
Rear center sensor detection
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