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Interior features
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●The power outlets can be used when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI- TION ON mode.
●RX200t: When the engine restarts after having been stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the power outlets may be temporarily unusable, but this is not a malfunction.
Use the front passenger footwell hooks
to help support and prevent objects
placed on the floor, such as a grocery
bag, from overturning.
●The shape of the console box rim allows power cables to be passed through when the consolebox lid is closed.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, install the cap or close the lid when the power
outlets is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter th e power outlets may cause a short circuit.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
Front passenger footwell hooks
NOTICE
To prevent the hooks from being damaged, do not hang anything from a hook or apply excessive force to it.
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................656
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ...................... 657
8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................658
If you think something
is wrong....................................... 664
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 665
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 666
If a warning message
is displayed ................................ 673
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
a spare tire)................................ 679
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without
a spare tire)................................ 693
If the engine will not start ........708
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ...............710
If the vehicle battery
is discharged............................... 714
If your vehicle overheats .......... 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 722
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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■While towing
●When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or ch ains. The towing eyelets, cables or chains
may become damaged, broken debris ma y hit people, and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.
■Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets is installed securely. If not securely installed, towing ey elets may come loose during towing.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the oppo-
site end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be dam- aged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage to the vehi cle towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system (RX200t)
When it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all 4 wheels contacting the ground, per- form the following procedure before towing the vehicle to protect the system.
Turn the engine switch off once, and then start the engine. If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collisio n, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to
the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and
is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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When trouble arises
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*: Seat belt warning buzzer: The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to al ert the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
sengers (if equipped) that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for
30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat
belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Stop & Start cancel indicator Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
(The Stop & Start cancel indicator will come on when the system is
canceled: P. 348)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 10.8 L (2.8 gal.,
2.3 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*
Warns the driver and/or front passe nger to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
(If equipped)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning light
Indicates the following:
• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;
• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or
• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 670)
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warnin g system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
P. 673
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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●If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. Con-
tinuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• “Smart Entry & Start System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown, following the instructions, accordingly. ( P. 718)
●If “Transmission Fluid Temp High See Owner’s Manual” is shown, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may be too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P with the
engine running and wait until the message is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed
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Take the appropriate actions as instructed in the message displayed.
If any of the following messages are displayed, also refer to this Owner’s Manual.
■If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is displayed
This message is displayed when the po wer was cut off due to the automatic
power off function.
The next time the engine is started, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■If “AWD System Overheated Switch ing to 2WD Mode” or “AWD System
Overheated 2WD Mode Engaged” is displayed (AWD models)
This message may be displayed when dr iving under extremely high load con-
ditions.
Drive the vehicle at low speeds or stop the vehicle in a safe place with the
engine running until the message is cleared.
If the message is not cleared, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If “A New Key has been Registered Cont act Your Dealer for Details” is dis-
played
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when the
doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately one week after a new
electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. to check if an unknown electronic key (other than
those in your possession) has been registered.
Other messages displayed on the multi-information display
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When trouble arises
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■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake, and press the engine switch as you nor- mally do when stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measur e, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 638)
■Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 83)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start an d modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
( P. 247)
■When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart entry & start system has not been deactivated in the
customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. (Customizable features P. 743)
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. (P. 170)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or the moon roof
or panoramic moon roof
Operate the power window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or the moon roof or panoramic moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the me chanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the powe r window or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof.
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