2017 LEXUS RC200T suspension

5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam-aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■Before towing the vehicle (vehic les with a Stop & Start system)
To protect components of the Stop & Start system, before towing the vehicle, turn the
engine switch off and then restart the engine. If the engine cannot be started, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

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When trouble arises
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
●Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●Engine coolant temperature gauge continually points higher than normal.
●Changes in exhaust sound
●Excessive tire squeal when cornering
●Strange noises related to the suspension system
●Pinging or other noises related to the engine
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
●Appreciable loss of power
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
●Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy fe eling, pedal almost touches the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified an d equipped professional as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

6328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi- cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steerin g, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau- tion may lead to an accident cau sing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak- ing.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans- mitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified andequipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be dam-
aged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC •TRC• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane departure alert)
(if equipped) • VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics IntegratedManagement)
• Tire pressure warning system • Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)• Navigation system (if equipped)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................ 478
Air conditioning filter......................... 561
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 478
Blower customization .................... 485
S-FLOW mode................................. 480
AAC disc ...................................................417
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ....... 349
Warning light ....................................... 592
Active rear wing .................................... 379
Active Sound Control
(ASC) ..........................................262, 263
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System .......................... 350
Air conditioning filter ........................... 561
Air conditioning system ..................... 478
Air conditioning filter......................... 561
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................. 478
Blower customization .................... 485
S-FLOW mode................................. 480
Airbag manual on-off system ............. 60
Airbags ........................................................ 49
Airbag manual on-off system......... 60
Airbag operating conditions .......... 55
Airbag precautions for
your child ................................................ 51
Correct driving posture..................... 42
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 55
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................................... 53
General airbag precautions ............. 51
Locations of airbags ............................49
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................................... 54
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................................. 55
Side airbag precautions...................... 51
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ....................... 55
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ............................................ 51
SRS airbags ..............................................49
SRS warning light ................................591
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