2017 LEXUS RC200T battery

2293-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.* ( P. 651)
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote control.*(P. 164)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■When the battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If nece ssary, press the window lock switch after reconnecting the battery.
■Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instru- ment cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the power windows open.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 685)

2504-2. Driving procedures
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engineswitch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI- TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 161
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 177
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 178
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 92)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock functi on. Operating the engine switch again auto- matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from over heating, operation of the motor may be sus- pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
“Steering Lock active” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel
left and right.

2514-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■When “Check Entry & Start System” is displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional immediately.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 563
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may not change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the
engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated by a customized setting
 P. 650
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until
the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this cir- cumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emer gency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succes- sion. ( P. 581)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. Th is will make it more difficult to steer and
brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2524-2. Driving procedures
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
●RC200t: If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the meters while theengine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning theengine switch off.
●RC F: If the analog speedometer is illumi nated and the engine is not running, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehi cle after turning the engine switch off. However, if the welcome illumination is operating, the analog speedometer will be
illuminated even though the engine sw itch is off. (Welcome illumination: P. 129)
●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checkedby any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfun ction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating s omewhat differently than usual, such as the
switch sticking slightly, th ere may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualif ied and equipped professional immediately.

2664-3. Operating the lights and wipers
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically ad justed according to the number of passen- gers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not inter-
fere with other road users.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor se nsitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 685)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

2884-5. Using the driving support systems
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
• The brake pedal is being depressed firmly.
• The shift lever is in D or P.
• Normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected as the driving mode.
• is off.
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.
• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.
• The hood is closed.
●In the following situations the engine may not be stopped by the Stop & Start system.
This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, such as if the vehicle has been parked for a long time and the battery charge has decreased, the electric load is large, the bat-
tery temperature is excessively low or the battery has deteriorated, or is undergoing
a periodic recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stoppe d on a steep incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated.
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly.
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• Engine coolant temperature or transmissi on fluid temperature is extremely low or
high.
• The battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected.
• For a while after the battery replacement.
●In the following situations, the engine will re start 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 air conditioning system is turned on.
• Pollen removal mode is turned on.
• is turned on.
• is turned on.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The shift lever is shifted to M, N or R from D.
• The shift lever is shifted from P.
• Sport mode or snow mode is selected as the driving mode.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

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.

2904-5. Using the driving support systems
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■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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