2017 LEXUS RX200T Owners Manual

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When driving on highways and freeways with white or yellow lines, this function
alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane and provides assis-
tance by operating the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in its lane. Further-
more, the system also provides steering assistance when dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range is operating to keep the vehicle in its lane.
The LKA system recognizes visible
white or yellow lines with the camera
sensor on the upper portion of the
windshield.
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
: If equipped
Summary of functions

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◆Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display, and either
the warning buzzer sounds or the
steering wheel vibrates to alert the
driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or the steering wheel vibrates, checkthe surrounding road situation and
carefully operate the steering wheel to move the vehicle back to the cen-ter within the white (yellow) lines.
Functions included in LKA system

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◆Lane departure control function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, the system provides assistance
as necessary by operating the steer-
ing wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.
If the system detects that the steering wheel has not been operated for afixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a warning is displayed on the multi-information display and the function
is temporarily canceled.
◆Vehicle sway warning
When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from its
lane multiple times, the warning
buzzer sounds and a message is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to alert the driver.

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◆Lane-keeping assist function
This function is linked with radar
cruise control and provides the
required assistance by operating the
steering wheel to keep the vehicle in
its current lane.
When radar cruise control is not operating, the lane-keeping assistfunction does not operate.
Except for Israel: If the system detects that the steering wheel hasnot been operated for a fixed amount
of time or the steering wheel is not being firmly gripped, a warning is dis-played on the multi-information dis-
play and the function is temporarily canceled.
For Israel: If the system detects that
the steering wheel has not been operated for a fixed amount of timeor the steering wheel is not being
firmly gripped, a warning is displayed on the multi-information display andthe warning buzzer sounds.

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WARNING
■Before using LKA system
Do not rely solely upon the LKA system. LKA is not a system which automatically drives the vehicle or reduces the amount of attention that must be paid to the area in
front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full responsibility for driving safely by always paying careful attention to the surrounding conditions and operate the steer-ing wheel to correct the path of the vehicle. Also, make sure to take adequate breaks
when fatigued, such as from driv ing for a long period of time. Failure to perform appropriate driving operat ions and pay careful attention may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■To avoid operating LKA by mistake
When not using the LKA system, use the LKA switch to turn the system off.
■Situations unsuitable for LKA
Do not use the LKA system in the following situations. The system may not operate properly and le ad to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc., are equipped.
●When the tires have been excessively worn, or when the tire inflation pressure is low.
●Tires which differ by structure, manufacturer, brand or tread pattern are used.
●Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are present on the side of the road (guardrails, cu rbs, reflective poles, etc.).
●Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.
●White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.
●Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc., are present due to road repair.
●Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction work.
●Vehicle is driven on a road surface which is slippery due to rainy weather, fallen snow, freezing, etc.
●Vehicle is driven in traffic lanes other than on highways and freeways.
●Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
■Preventing LKA system malfunctions and operations performed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or place stic kers, etc., on the surface of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be replaced, con- tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
●Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs repairs, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, oranother duly qualified an d equipped professional.

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Press the LKA switch to turn the LKA
system on.
The LKA indicator illuminates and a
message is displayed on the multi-infor- mation display.
Press the LKA switch again to turn the
LKA system off.
When the LKA system is turned on or off, operation of the LKA system contin-
ues in the same condition the next time the engine is started.
Turning LKA system on

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LKA indicator
The illumination condition of the
indicator informs the driver of the
system operation status.
Illuminated in white:
LKA system is operating.
Illuminated in green: Steering wheel assistance of the lane
departure control function or lane- keeping assist function is operating.
Flashing in amber:
Lane departure alert function is operat- ing.
Operation display of steering wheel
operation support
Indicates that steering wheel assistance of the lane departure control function
or lane-keeping assist function is operating.
Lane departure alert function display
Displayed when the multi-information display is switched to the driving assist
system information screen.
Indications on multi-information display
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Inside of displayed white lines is
white
Inside of displayed white lines is
black
Indicates that the system is recognizing
white (yellow) lines. When the vehicle
departs from its lane, the white line dis-
played on the side the vehicle departs
from flashes amber.
Indicates that the system is not able to
recognize white (yellow) lines or is
temporarily canceled.

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■Operation conditions of each function
●Lane departure alert function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LKA is turned on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more than approximately 150 m (492 ft.).
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 666)
●Lane departure control function
This function operates when all of the follo wing conditions are met in addition to the
operation conditions for the la ne departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
(  P. 110)
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not operating.
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
• Except for Israel: Hands off steerin g wheel alert is not displayed. (P. 321)
●Vehicle sway warning
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
(  P. 110)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 666)
●Lane-keeping assist function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LKA is turned on.
• Setting for “Lane Center” in of the mu lti-information display are set to “On”.
(  P. 110)
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 2.5 to 4.1 m (8.2 to 13.5 ft.).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more
than approximately 200 m (656 ft.).
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 666)
• Vehicle does not accelerate or de celerate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
• ABS, VSC, TRC and PCS are not operating.
• TRC or VSC is not turned off.
• Except for Israel: Hands off steering wheel alert ( P. 321) is not displayed.
• Lane departure control function is not operating.