2017 LEXUS RX200T trailer

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ..................... 226
Cargo and luggage ...................235
Trailer towing
(vehicles without
towing package)...................... 237
Trailer towing (vehicles with
towing package)..................... 238
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ...........246
Automatic transmission............ 251
Turn signal lever ........................ 258
Parking brake ..............................259
Brake Hold....................................263
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch .........................265
AHS (Adaptive
High-beam System) ...............269
Automatic High Beam ............. 274
Fog light switch ...........................278
Windshield wipers and
washer.......................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer......................................... 285
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......287
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Lexus Safety System+ ............... 291
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)........................................ 300
LKA
(Lane-Keeping Assist) ........... 313
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........... 324
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................................ 329
Cruise control .............................. 341
Stop & Start system ...................345
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .....355
• BSM function .......................... 361
• RCTA function ......................365
Lexus parking
assist-sensor............................... 371
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) ........................................... 380
Lexus parking assist
monitor ......................................... 401
Driving mode select switch......417
All-wheel drive lock
switch ............................................ 421
Driving assist systems............... 422
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..................... 429
Utility vehicle precautions ......433
4Driving

871-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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●The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
●The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and other kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
■Tilt sensor detection cons iderations (if equipped)
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
●The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
●The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
●The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
●Any of the tires loses air pressure.
●The vehicle is jacked up.
●An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
●Cargo is loaded onto or unloaded from the roof luggage carrier.
●The vehicle is parked in a place where extreme vibrations or noises occur, such as in a parkinggarage.
●Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle, caus-ing the vehicle to receive repeated impacts orvibrations.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle..................... 226
Cargo and luggage................... 235
Trailer towing (vehicles
without towing package) ..... 237
Trailer towing (vehicles
with towing package)............238
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ........... 246
Automatic transmission ........... 251
Turn signal lever .........................258
Parking brake .............................. 259
Brake Hold ................................... 263
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch......................... 265
AHS (Adaptive
High-beam System)............... 269
Automatic High Beam............. 274
Fog light switch ........................... 278
Windshield wipers and
washer ......................................... 279
Rear window wiper and
washer .........................................285

2284-1. Before driving
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■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 800 km (500 miles): Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel. ( P. 729)
■Idling time before engine stop (RX200t)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high- speed driving or hill climbing.
To allow the engine to idle when the vehicle is stopped, disable the Stop & Start system by
pressing the Stop & Start cancel switch. ( P. 348) (With the Stop & Start system enabled, the engine will be stopped by th e Stop & Start system when the vehicle is stopped.)
■Eco-friendly driving
 P. 120
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot necessary
High-speed driving (Constant speed of approx. 100 km/h [62 mph])Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h (62 mph)
or more (race track driving etc.)
Approximately
2 minutes

2374-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Trailer towing (vehicles without towing package)
Lexus does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Lexus also does
not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier
for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

2384-1. Before driving
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◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), MPAC
(Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible drawbar load before
towing. ( P. 726)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Lexus recommends the use of the Lexus hitch/bracket for your vehicle. Other
products of a suitable nature and comparable quality may also be used.
◆To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a trailer. Beware of
the 3 most common causes of towing-rel ated accidents: driver error, exces-
sive speed, and overloading.
Trailer towing (vehicles with towing package)
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the running perfor-
mance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of your vehicle. Use the
vehicle features in the correct manner and operate the vehicle with care for
safer driving and optimal comfort. D amage and/or malfunctions that occur as
a result of towing performed for commercial purposes are not covered by the
Lexus warranty.
Ask your local authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped profession al for further details before towing, as there are addi-
tional legal requirements in some countries.

2394-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer load should be within the max-
imum towing capacity. Exceeding this weight is dangerous. ( P. 726)
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capac- ity. Do not let the drawbar loadexceed the indicated weight.
( P. 726)
■Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, passengers, luggage, towing hitch, total curb mass and drawbar load should not exceed the gross vehicle mass by more than
100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceedin g this weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum permissible
rear axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is dangerous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at sea level.
Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be reduced at high altitudes.
Important points regarding trailer loads
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2404-1. Before driving
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WARNING
■When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
●Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire infla-tion pressure value. ( P. 737)
●Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up areas or 100
km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.