2017 LEXUS RC200T remote start

5327-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydr ogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close either door.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible immedi-
ately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine before discon-necting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to the battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multip le attempts at all the methods contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or anot her duly qualified and equipped professional.
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5647-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” termi-
nal facing up.
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance shops or camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■When the card key battery needs to be replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can replace the battery for you.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function properly.
●The operational range will be reduced.
■Certification for the key battery
●Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
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Maintenance and care
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
WARNING
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking. Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.
■Certification for the smart entry & start system
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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
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When trouble arises
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■When recharging or replacing the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Us e the wireless remote control or the mechan-
ical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is recon-nected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
●Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected, for a while after the battery has been replaced, the Stop & Start system may not automati-cally stop the engine for approximately 5 to 60 minutes.
■When exchanging the battery (vehicles with Stop & Start system)
Use a battery specified for use with the Stop & Start system and equivalent to a genuine battery. If an unsupported battery is used, Stop & Start system functions may be
restricted to protect the battery.
Also, battery performance may decrease and the engine may not be able to restart. Contact any authorized Lexus retailers or Le xus authorized repairers, or any reliable
repairers.

6909-2. Customization
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Door lock ( P. 164, 170, 650)
■Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control (P. 164, 170)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Unlocking using a mechanical key
Both side
doors unlocked in one step
Driver’s door unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
——O
Speed-detecting automatic doorlock functionOnOffO—O
Shifting gears to position other
than P locks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Shifting gears to P unlocks both side doorsOffOnO—O
Opening driver's door unlocksboth side doorsOnOffO—O
Locking/unlocking of the trunk
when both side doors are locked/unlockedOnOff——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal (Emergency flashers)OnOffO—O
Time elapsed before automatic
door lock function is activated if door is not opened after beingunlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
——O120 seconds
Open door warning buzzerOnOff——O
Welcome light illumination con-
trolOnOff——O
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Vehicle specifications
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Smart entry & start system ( P. 164, 170, 175)
■Wireless remote control (P. 164, 170)
■Driving position memory* (P. 214)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart entry & start systemOnOffO—O
Smart door unlockingBoth side doorsDriver's doorO—O
Number of consecutive doorlock operationsAs many as desired2 times——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Both side doors
unlocked in one step
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, both side doors unlocked in
two steps
O—O
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
——O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking drivingposition memory with door
unlock operation
Driver's doorBoth side doors——O
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6969-2. Customization
RC200t_RC F_EE(OM24728E)
■Vehicle customization
●When the speed-detecting automatic door lock and shift-linked automatic door lock are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift lever to any position other than P, both side the doors will be
locked. • If the vehicle is started with both side doors locked, the speed-detecting automaticdoor lock will not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the speed-detecting automatic door lock will operate.
●When the smart entry & start system is off, the entry unlock function cannot be custom-ized.
●When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the timer activated auto-
matic door lock function activates, signals will be generated in accordance with the operational signal (Emergency flashers) function setting.
●Some settings can be changed using a switch or the audio system screen. If a setting is
changed using a switch, the changed setting will not be reflected on the audio system screen until the engine switch is turn ed off and then to IGNITION ON mode.
■When customizing using the Remote Touch or Lexus Display Audio controller
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Also, to prevent battery discharge, leave the engine running while customizing the features.
WARNING
■During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is
parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. Thismay lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while customizing fea-
tures.