2017 LEXUS RC300H heater

4456-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat heater switches at the same time when the vehicle is stopped until a buzzer sounds once.If a seat heater is turned on while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the
seat heater will automa tically change from HiMidLo.
The timing of the change in seat heater intensity differs depending on the temperature inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

4667-1. Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Audio system screen: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline solutions, and alcohol• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic substances such as thinner or benzine, and alco-
hol • Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as theymay stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contactwith electrical components such as the au dio system above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with LDA [Lane Departure Alert])
Be careful not to touch the camera sensor ( P. 273). If the camera is accidentally scratched or hit, LDA may not operate properly or maycause a malfunction.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to therear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

6149-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Lexus parking assist-sensor*1 ( P. 279)
*1: If equipped
*2: When Lexus parking assist-sensor is operating.
■Automatic air conditioning system (P. 432)
■Seat heaters (P. 445)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the rearcenter sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors
displayedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Switching between outside air and recirculated air mode linkedto “AUTO” switch operationOnOffO—O
A/C auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Exhaust gas sensor sensitivityStandard-3 to 3O—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Seat heater timer controlOffOnO—O
123

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Seat heater precautions ................. 444
Trunk precautions ............................. 153
Cleaning ....................................... 460, 464
Aluminum wheels ................................461
Exterior................................................... 460
Interior ..................................................... 464
Seat belts................................................465
Clock ......................................................... 456
Coat hooks ..............................................458
Condenser ............................................ 480
Console box ...........................................450
Cooling system ...................................... 478
Engine overheating ..........................587
Hybrid system overheating ..........587
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 253
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 257
Cup holders ............................................. 451
Current fuel consumption.................. 124
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 43
Customizable features ...................... 608
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) ..... 369
Daytime running light system ......... 233
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 438
Rear window........................................ 438
Windshield ........................................... 438
Differential............................................... 603
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) ..... 369
Dimensions ............................................. 596
Display
Drive information................................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ......257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 274
Multi-information display................... 121
Warning message ............................ 542
Distance ..................................................... 124
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 469
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................................. 446
Door lock
Doors......................................................... 144
Smart entry & start system ............. 155
Wireless remote control ................. 138
Doors...........................................................144
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ............................. 147
Door lock ................................................ 144
Open door warning buzzer .......... 145
Open door warning light .............. 539
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 193
Side windows ........................................ 196
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 ......................126
Drive information ................................... 124
Resetting .................................................. 124
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If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency..........529
If your vehicle needs to
be towed............................................ 530
If your vehicle overheats ................587
Energy monitor....................................... 129
Engine....................................................... 598
ACCESSORY mode .......................216
Compartment...................................... 473
Engine switch.........................................215
Hood .......................................................... 471
How to start the hybrid system.....215
Identification number ....................... 597
If the hybrid system will not
start ........................................................ 576
Ignition switch (power switch) ......215
Overheating .........................................587
Power switch .........................................215
Engine coolant ....................................... 478
Capacity .................................................. 601
Checking ............................................ 478
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine coolant temperature
gauge.........................................................115
Engine oil.................................................. 474
Capacity ................................................ 599
Checking ............................................... 474
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Engine oil maintenance data............ 476
Engine switch .......................................... 215
EPS (Electric Power Steering)........304
Warning light ...................................... 538
EV drive mode ....................................... 220
EV indicator ............................................. 126
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 452
Flat tire
Vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit ................. 563
Floor mats ................................................... 34
Fluid
Brake ....................................................... 603
Hybrid transmission ......................... 602
Washer...................................................480
Fog lights .................................................. 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Follow me home system .................... 233
Footwell light .......................................... 446
Wattage .................................................605
Front fog lights ....................................... 239
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Switch ...................................................... 239
Front personal lights............................ 448
Front position lights ............................. 232
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Front seats .................................................178
Adjustment ............................................. 178
Cleaning ................................................ 464
Correct driving posture.................... 36
Driving position memory ................ 183
Head restraints .....................................186
Jam protection function ................... 179
Seat heaters.......................................... 445
Seat position memory .......................183
Seat ventilators ................................... 445
Front turn signal lights ........................ 229
Replacing light bulbs ...........520, 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
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Wattage................................................. 605
Fuel ............................................................. 249
Capacity ................................................ 598
Fuel gauge................................................ 115
Information ........................................... 606
Refueling ................................................ 249
Type .............................................598, 606
Warning light .......................................539
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ..................... 124
Current fuel consumption............... 124
Fuel filler door ........................................ 249
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ...........................251
Refueling ................................................ 249
Fuel gauge .................................................. 115
Fuses ........................................................... 514
Gauges ........................................................ 115
Glove box................................................ 450
Glove box light ...................................... 450
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........................... 397
Head restraints ....................................... 186
Headlight cleaner................................... 241
Headlights ............................................... 232
Automatic High Beam
system.................................................. 235
Follow me home system................ 233
Light switch............................................232
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Heaters
Air conditioning system ..................432
Heated steering wheel ................... 444
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 438
Seat heaters.......................................... 445
High-voltage components .................. 89
Hill-start assist control ........................ 304
Hood ............................................................ 471
Open ......................................................... 471
Pop Up Hood ........................................ 56
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 452
Coat hooks........................................... 458
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............34
Horn ............................................................ 190
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ...... 89
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air vents .................................................... 90
Hybrid system ........................................... 85
Emergency shut off system ............. 90
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Seat belt reminder light ......................539
Seat belts .....................................................38
Child restraint system
installation.............................................. 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt .......................................465
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR).................................. 40
How to wear your seat belt .............38
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ........................................... 41
Reminder light and buzzer ...........539
Seat belt guide ....................................... 39
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 39
SRS warning light.............................. 538
Seat heaters ............................................ 445
Seat position memory .......................... 183
Seat ventilators ...................................... 445
Seats, Front............................................... 178
Adjustment..............................................178
Adjustment precautions .................. 180
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ............................. 60
Cleaning................................................. 464
Driving position memory ................ 183
Head restraints..................................... 186
Jam protection function....................179
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 36
Seat heaters .......................................... 445
Seat position memory ...................... 183
Seat ventilators ....................................445
Seats, Rear ................................................. 181
Fold down the seatback ................... 181
Luggage security system ..................151
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ........ 233
Automatic High Beam system ... 238
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 192
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor.....105
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .......273
Lexus parking assist-sensor .........279
Radar sensor ................. 265, 312, 324
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................................... 247
Service plug ............................................... 89
Service reminder indicators ............... 110
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 434
Shift lever ................................................. 222
Hybrid transmission .......................... 222
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................................... 227
Shift lock system ................................... 226
Shift position and gear position ......... 115
Side airbags ............................................... 43
Side mirrors ..............................................193
Adjusting and folding ........................ 193
BSM (Blind spot monitor) .............. 319
Linked mirror function when
reversing .............................................. 194
Mirror position memory ..................183
Side turn signal lights .......................... 229
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 525
Turn signal lever..................................229
Side windows ...........................................196
Slip indicator........................................... 538
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Smart entry & start system................. 155
Antenna location................................. 155
Entry functions............................ 144, 150
Starting the hybrid system...............215
SMS (Short message service) .........405
Snow mode ............................................. 223
Snow tires................................................. 339
Spark plug................................................. 601
Specifications .........................................596
Speech command system ................ 429
Speed indicator ...................................... 126
Speedometer ............................................115
Sport mode............................................... 301
Steering lock .............................................217
Column lock release.......................... 217
Steering wheel ........................................ 189
Adjustment............................................. 189
Audio switches................................... 350
Auto tilt away ........................................ 190
Heated steering wheel.................... 444
Steering wheel position
memory................................................ 183
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ............... 305
Replacing light bulbs........................525
Storage feature...................................... 449
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ........592
Sun shade .................................................. 201
Sun visors ................................................. 455
Switches
ASC (Active Sound Control)
switch...................................................... 231
Audio remote control
switches.............................................. 350
Automatic High Beam switch ..... 235
BSM (Blind spot monitor)
switch ..................................................... 319
Cruise control switch .......... 253, 257
Door lock switches............................. 146
Driving mode select switch............301
Driving position memory
switches ................................................183
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch ....................................................257
Emergency flashers switch........... 528
EV drive mode switch .................... 220
Fog light switch................................... 239
Heated steering wheel switch .... 444
Ignition switch ....................................... 215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) switch ..................................... 274
Lexus parking assist-sensor
switch ....................................................279
Light switch............................................232
Meter control switches..................... 123
Moon roof switches ......................... 200
Outside rear view mirror
switches ................................................ 193
Paddle shift switches.............224, 225
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Power door lock switch................... 146
Power switch ......................................... 215
Power window switches.................. 196
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
switch ................................................... 438
Seat heater switches ........................ 445
Seat ventilator switches.................. 445
Snow mode switch ............................223
Talk switch.............................................408
Telephone switches .........................408