2017 LEXUS RX200T ESP

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Vehicles without Adaptive Variable Suspension System
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel ec onomy, quietness, and dynamic perfor-
mance. Suitable for city driving.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when Eco drive mode or sport mode is selected.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful acceleration.
This mode also changes the steering feel, making it suitable for when agile
driving response is desired, such as when driving on roads with many curves.
When not in sport mode, if the driving mode se lect switch is turned to the right, the “SPORT” indicator will comes on.
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
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Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an eco-friendly manner and improve fuel econ-
omy through moderate throttle characteristics and by controlling the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling).
When not in Eco drive mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the left, the
Eco drive mode indicator will come on.
Sport mode
•SPORT S mode
Controls the transmission and engine to provide quick, powerful accelera-
tion. This mode is suitable for when agile driving response is desired, such
as when driving on roads with many curves.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the drivin g mode select switch is turned to the right, the “SPORT S” indicator will come on.
•SPORT S+ mode
Helps to ensure steering performanc e and driving stability by simultane-
ously controlling the steering and susp ension in addition to the transmis-
sion and engine. Suitable for sportier driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator will come on.
FunctionSetting
Powertrain
Normal
Power
Eco
ChassisNormal
Sport
Air conditioning systemNormal
Eco
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◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
◆VSC + (Vehicle Stability Control +)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering performance.
◆Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake pressure
for individual wheels and reducing driving torque when trailer sway is
detected.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on an
uphill
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are suppl ementary and should not be relied upon too heav-
ily when operating the vehicle.

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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the following situations:
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating. Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist co ntrol is not intended to hold the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist con-trol to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may lead to an accident.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road conditions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn the TRC/
VSC systems off unless necessary. Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC syst em and will not operate if VSC turned off or experiences a malfunction.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tire s are inflated to the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure level.
The ABS, TRC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for further information when replacing tires or wheels.

4344-6. Driving tips
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Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that off-
road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to help
avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
●Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to
travel.
●Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private
property.
●Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that
restrict travel.
●Stay on established roads. When co nditions are wet, driving techniques
should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
Off-road driving
WARNING
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, serious injury
or damage to your vehicle:
●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not ta ke unnecessary risks by driving in danger- ous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerkthe wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectivene ss immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materi- als trapped or adhering to the underb ody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehi-
cle’s suspension and chassis.

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Lexus Display Audio system
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■USB memory
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are saved to “Image”.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• The image’s file format must be JPEG • USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows) • Correspondence class: Mass storage class
●JPEG file compatibility
Compatible image size: Maximum 10 MB
Go to “Delete personal data”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “General” 
“Delete personal data”
Select “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as data cannot be retrieved once deleted.
The following personal data will be deleted or changed to its default settings.
• Phonebook data •Voice tag
• Call history data •Favorite data
• Bluetooth® devices data
• Phone sound settings
• Detailed Bluetooth® settings • Audio/video setting
• Customized image data •FM info setting• Software update history
• Software update detail information • Phone display setting• Contact/call history setting
• Messaging setting
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
 P. 480
Deleting personal data
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Lexus Display Audio system
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to an iPod , or iPhone, respectively, and has been certi-
fied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that th e use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
may affect wireless performance.
●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg- istered in the U.S. and other countries.
■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
●This function can be changed to on/off. (P. 460)
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume play from the same poin t in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be
available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec- ification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated
with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.
●When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the
iPod before use.
●Compatible models ( P. 475)

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■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode) or
MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps) • File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may notbe displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999 • Maximum number of files per folder: 255
●MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/ 10 of their original size using MP3 com-
pression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding an d refers to an audio compression technol- ogy standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/ formats compatibility are limited.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII) • Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) • Compatible bit rates (c ompatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 8-160 (kbps) • Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural