2017 LEXUS RX200T open hood

3524-5. Using the driving support systems
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-information
display.
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails
“Depress Brake
Firmly to Activate”
The brake pedal is not depressed enough.
If the brake pedal is depressed further, the system
will operate.
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or low.
If the difference between the set temperature and
cabin temperature is small, the system will be
enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low. Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to prioritize
charging of the battery, but if the engine is operated
for a short while, engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as when the battery is undergoing a periodic recharge, for a
while after the battery terminals have been discon-
nected and reconnected, for a while after the bat-
tery has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to 60 min-
utes completes, the system can be operated.
• If the message is displayed continuously (more than 60 minutes), the battery may be deteriorated. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional for
details.
“For Brake System”
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• The brake booster vacuum is low. When the brake booster vacuum reaches a prede-
termined level, the system will be enabled.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel has been operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Stop & Start Unavail-
able”
• The Stop & Start system is temporarily disabled. Operate the engine for a short while.
• The engine may have been started with the hood open.
Close the hood, turn the engine switch off, wait for
30 seconds or more, and then start the engine.

5977-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may op en while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

7148-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
Vehicles with an alarm: When connect- ing the jumper (or booster) cables,depending on the situation, the alarm
may activate and doors locked. ( P. 84)
Open the hood (P. 597).
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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7208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Check if “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the h ood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans andbelts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri- ous injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir caps while the engine andradiator are hot.High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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765Alphabetical index
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Hill-start assist control ........................ 422
Hood .......................................................... 597
Hooks
Cargo hooks........................................ 562
Cargo net hooks................................562
Front passenger footwell
hooks ....................................................575
Grocery bag hooks .........................563
Retaining hooks (floor mat)............. 32
Horn ........................................................... 202
HUD (Head-up display) ......................122
ICS
(Intelligent Clearance Sonar) .... 380
Indicator ................................................... 92
Warning light ..................................... 668
Warning messages .............. 384, 391
Identification
Engine...................................................... 728
Vehicle .....................................................727
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........ 246
Illuminated entry system ....................555
Immobilizer system ..................................77
Indicators.....................................................90
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance data ...... 604
Items to initialize ................................. 752
Power back door................................ 159
Tire pressure warning system ...... 616
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 204
Instrument panel light control ............ 98
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
(ICS) ......................................................380
Indicator .....................................................92
Warning light ..................................... 668
Warning messages .............. 384, 391
Interior lights........................................... 552
Switch ...................................................... 553
Wattage ................................................. 738
Intrusion sensor ........................................ 85
ISOFIX rigid anchors ............................ 69
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ...................598
Vehicle-equipped jack...... 680, 695
Jack handle ................................. 680, 695
Jam protection function
Electronic sunshade........................... 219
Moon roof ............................................... 215
Panoramic moon roof ...................... 219
Power back door opener
and closer ............................................159
Power windows ..................................... 211
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RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
Navigation system*
Odometer...................................................118
Oil
Engine oil ............................................... 729
Rear differential oil............................. 736
Transfer oil............................................. 736
Opener
Back door................................................146
Hood ........................................................ 597
Power back door.................................152
Outside rear view mirrors ................206
Adjusting and folding.......................206
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...........355
Linked mirror function
when reversing............................... 208
Mirror position memory.................. 195
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers........................................... 542
Outside temperature display ............. 96
Overheating ............................................ 718
Paddle shift switches ................252, 253
Panoramic moon roof ..........................218
Jam protection function ................... 219
Operation ............................................... 218
Parking assist sensors........................... 371
Parking brake......................................... 259
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/message ........... 261
Warning light....................................... 667
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ....300
Warning light.......................................668
Personal lights........................................ 554
Power back door ..................................... 151
Touchless power back door ......... 153
Wireless remote control ...................151
Power back door opener
and closer ................................................ 151
Power easy access system .................195
Power outlets ......................................... 574
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ................. 423
Warning light....................................... 667
Power windows
Door lock linked window
operation.............................................. 212
Jam protection function ..................... 211
Operation ............................................... 210
Window lock switch .......................... 210
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ....300
Warning light.......................................668
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