Lexus RC300h 2017 User manual

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Pictorial index
Search by illustration
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For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
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Instrument cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of warning
lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows, adjustment
before driving, etc.
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Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for driving
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Lexus Display
Audio system
Operating the Lexus Display Audio system
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Interior features
Usage of the interior features, etc.
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Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
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When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
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Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Index
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For your information...................................8
Reading this manual.................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index.............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................................34
For safety drive...............................36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags .....................................43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................54
Pop Up Hood .................................56
Safety information for
children...........................................59
Child restraint systems ...............60
Exhaust gas precautions............84
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features.............. 85
Hybrid system precautions.......89
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................95
Double locking system .............. 101
Alarm ...............................................102
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators...................................... 110
Gauges and meters .....................115
Multi-information display...........121
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............... 129
3-1. Key information
Keys ..................................................138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ................................................150
Smart entry & start
system...........................................155
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 178
Rear seats........................................ 181
Driving position memory .........183
Head restraints.............................186
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............................189
Inside rear view mirror................191
Outside rear view mirrors.......193
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each component

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows............................ 196
Moon roof .................................... 200
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.....................206
Cargo and luggage.................... 213
Trailer towing................................ 214
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.............215
EV drive mode ............................220
Hybrid transmission ..................222
Turn signal lever .........................229
Parking brake ..............................230
ASC
(Active Sound Control)......... 231
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.........................232
Automatic High Beam.............235
Fog light switch ...........................239
Windshield wipers and
washer........................................... 241
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap......249
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .............................253
Dynamic radar cruise
control..........................................257
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........273
Lexus parking
assist-sensor..............................279
Lexus parking
assist monitor............................286
Driving mode select
switch ............................................301
Driving assist systems...............304
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)............................................311
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor)...............319
• BSM function.........................325
• RCTA function......................329
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................................334
Winter driving tips .....................337
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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
System .........................................344
Steering wheel audio
switches...................................... 350
USB/AUX ports .........................351
5-2. Setup
Setup menu...................................353
General settings.........................354
Voice settings..............................357
Display settings.......................... 358
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source ......................................... 360
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................................... 361
Audio settings..............................362
Audio menu screen
operation ....................................366
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation..........................369
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................. 371
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod................... 377
Using USB memory
device............................................381
Using the AUX port ................ 386
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth
®
devices.........................................387
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device.......................................... 389
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device.......................................... 390
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player................................391
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone ...........................................392
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................393
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings.........................................394
5-8. Bluetooth
®
Audio
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio............................................395
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Lexus Display Audio system

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5-9. Bluetooth
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Phone
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone...........................................397
Making a call................................399
Receiving a call ...........................402
Speaking on the phone........... 403
Using a Bluetooth
®
phone
messages................................... 405
Using the steering wheel
switches...................................... 408
Bluetooth
®
phone
settings........................................ 409
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ............................411
Messaging setting....................... 414
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)....................415
Bluetooth
®
....................................418
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen.................423
MirrorLink................................424
USB photo ....................................427
Speech command system ......429
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system..........................................432
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................444
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................446
• Interior lights..........................447
• Personal lights.......................448
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............449
• Glove box .............................. 450
• Console box.......................... 450
• Cup holders ............................ 451
Trunk features .............................452
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............455
• Sun visors ................................455
• Vanity mirrors........................455
• Clock.........................................456
• Power outlet...........................456
• Assist grips..............................457
• Coat hooks............................ 458
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................460
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................464
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................467
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................469
Hood ................................................ 471
Positioning a floor jack.............472
Engine compartment................473
12-volt battery...............................481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire.......................499
Tire inflation pressure.............. 505
Wheels............................................507
Air conditioning filter............... 509
Electronic key battery.................511
Checking and replacing
fuses...............................................514
Light bulbs......................................518
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 528
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency......................529
8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed............................... 530
If you think something
is wrong.......................................536
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................537
If a warning message
is displayed.................................542
If you have a flat tire...................563
If the hybrid system will
not start........................................576
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............578
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged............................ 582
If your vehicle overheats.........587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck..............................................592
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................596
Fuel information......................... 606
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ............607
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize.......................... 617
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)...............................620
Alphabetical index.................................624
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Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com

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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your
vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However,
because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your
vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Both genuine Lexus and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories for Lexus
vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be determined that any of the
genuine Lexus parts or accessories supplied with the vehicle need to be replaced, Lexus
recommends that genuine Lexus parts or accessories, be used to replace them. Other
parts or accessories of matching quality can also be used. Lexus cannot accept any liabil-
ity or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Lexus products, nor
for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Lexus spare parts or accessories may
not be covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

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The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect electronic sys-
tems such as:
●Hybrid system
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system
●Cruise control system
●Anti-lock brake system
●Vehicle dynamics integrated management
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna positions and
installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is available on request at any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the radio frequency transmitter (RF-trans-
mitter).
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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS
airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Lexus
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them into the
environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive 2006/66/EC).
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which
could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem-
peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.