2017 LEXUS RX200T belt

2033-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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■The steering wheel can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode*.
*: If the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the steering wheel can be adjusted regardless of
engine switch mode.
■Automatic adjustment of the steering position (if equipped)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automatically by the
driving position memory system. ( P. 195)
■Power easy access system
The steering wheel and driver’s seat (on some models) move in accordance with engine
switch mode and the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P. 195)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 740)
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an accident, result- ing in death or serious injury.

2354-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo
capacity and load.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing
an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for pas- sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)•On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel • On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

2634-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system is holding the brake, the brake hold oper-ated indicator (yellow) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating conditions
The brake hold system cannot be turn ed on in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the
system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the sy stem is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on th e multi-information display. The parking
brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a pe riod of about 3 minutes after the system has
started holding the brake, th e parking brake will be set automatically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress the brake
pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. A warning
buzzer will sound and the multi-information disp lay will inform the driver of this situa- tion. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake a pplied when the shift lever is in D, M
or N with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift lever in D or M to allow smooth start off.

3384-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in D.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift switch. (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph). However, when a precedingvehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be seteven if the vehicle speed is at or below approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After accelerating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi-
cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the distance to the pre- ceding vehicle.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle- to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the following situ- ations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximat ely 40 km/h (25 mph) when there are no
vehicles ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a vehicle speed below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph). Otherwise, the sensor cannot properly
detect the vehicle.
●VSC is activated.
●TRC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRC system is turned off by pressing the VSC OFF switch.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-crash braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by syst em control on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt. • The driver’s door is opened.• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any other rea- son, there may be a malfunction in the syst em. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qua lified and equipped professional.

3494-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions are met:
• The brake pedal is being depressed firmly. (Except when the vehicle comes to a controlled stop while driving with the dyna mic radar cruise control with full-speed
range in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode [if equipped])
• The shift lever is in D or M.
• is off.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The driver's door is closed.
• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed.
• The outside temperature is -5°C (23°F) or higher.
• The hood is closed.
●In the following situations the engine may not be stopped by the Stop & Start system.
This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, such as if the vehicle has been parked for a long time and the battery charge has decreased, the electric load is large, the bat-
tery temperature is excessively low or the battery has deteriorated, or is undergoing
a periodic recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stoppe d on a steep incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated.
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is being stopped repeatedly.
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area.
• Engine coolant temperature or transmissi on fluid temperature is extremely low or
high.
• The battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high.
• For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and reconnected.
• For a while after the battery replacement.
●In the following situations, the engine will re start automatically if the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system. (To enable stoppi ng of the engine by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, drive the vehicle.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on.
• is turned on.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The shift lever is shifted to a position other than D or M.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver's door is opened.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.

3524-5. Using the driving support systems
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■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.

3534-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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●When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start system
■If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
“System Temperature
Low”
The battery may be cold. Operate the engine for a short while allows the sys-
tem to recover due to the temperature increase in
the engine compartment.
“System Temperature
High”
The battery may be extremely hot. If the engine compartment is allowed to cool suffi-
ciently, the system will recover.
“Non-Dedicated Bat-
tery”
A non-dedicated battery for the Stop & Start system
may have been installed. The Stop & Start system does not operate. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
MessageDetails
MessageDetails
“For Climate Control”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“For Brake System”
The brake pedal has been depressed further or
pumped. The system will be enabled after the engine runs and
the brake booster vacuum reaches a predetermined
level.
“Battery Charging”
The battery charge may have become low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery charging.
Operating the engine for a short while allows the
system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.

3544-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■When the Stop & Start system is operating
●Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake when necessary while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).
(Except when the brake hold system is operating or when the vehicle comes to a con- trolled stop while driving with the dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range in vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce control mode [if equipped])
●Do not allow anyone to leave the vehicle while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system (while the Stop & Start indicator is on).An accident may occur due to the automatic engine start function.
●Ensure that the engine is not stopped by the Stop & Start system while the vehicle is ina poorly ventilated area. The engine may restart due to the automatic engine startfunction, causing exhaust gases to collect and enter the vehicle, possibly resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
If any of the following situations occur, the Stop & Start system may not operate cor- rectly. Have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●While the driver's seat belt is fastened, the driver's and front passenger's seat belt reminder light flashes.
●Even though the driver's seat belt is not fastened, the driver's and front passenger'sseat belt reminder light does not illuminate.
●Even though the driver's door is closed, the open door warning is displayed on the
multi-information display or the interior lig ht is illuminated when door linked illumina- tion is enabled ( P. 553).
●Even though the driver's door is open, the open door warning is not displayed on the
multi-information display or the interior light does not illuminate when door linked illumination is enabled ( P. 553).