2017 LEXUS RC300H sport mode

3034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi- tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 432). To improve air conditioning perfor- mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the power switch is turned off after driving in sport mode.

5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 565)
Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag betw een the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole
and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 227
Emergency towing procedure
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5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message is shown again after the following actions have
been performed, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform
the following actions:
Except F SPORT modelsF SPORT models (main meter in
center position)
F SPORT models (main meter
moved to the right)
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5558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
*: For the EV drive mode operating conditions: P. 221
Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended  Stop using unnecessary electric components to reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
Indicates that the EV drive mode is not available*The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the
vehicle is idling, hybrid battery [traction battery] charge is low, speed is higher than the EV drive modeoperating speed range, accelerator pedal is
depressed too much) may be displayed. A buzzer also sounds. Use the EV drive mode when it becomes available.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been automatically
canceled*
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the hybrid battery [traction batter y] charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV drive mode operating speed range, accelerator pedal is depressed too much) maybe displayed.
A buzzer also sounds.  Drive the vehicle for a while.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Except F SPORT models) (F SPORT models) (Flashes) (Flashes)

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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
*1: For details about each function: P. 126
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3:Except F SPORT models
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-information display).
*5: 2 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset),
average fuel economy (after start), average fuel economy (after refuel), average vehi-
cle speed (after reset), average vehicle speed (after start), elapsed time (after reset),
elapsed time (after start), distance (driving range), distance (after start), blank.
*6: F SPORT models
*7: The customized setting varies according to country.
Accent color*3Color 1Color 2OO—
Tachometer settingsON (Self- changing)
Hybrid System Indi-cator (Always)—O—Tachometer
(Always)
Needle*6BlueRed—O—White
Speed indicator*6OFF
50 to 200 km/h*7
—O—50 to 160 km/h (30 to 100 mph)*7
REV indicator*64000 r/min
2000 to 6000 r/min—O—
OFF
REV peak*6ONOFF—O—
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting123

633Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Navigation system*
Odometer................................................... 115
Oil
Differential oil ...................................... 603
Engine oil .............................................. 599
Opener
Hood .......................................................... 471
Trunk ......................................................... 150
Outer foot lights .................................... 446
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 193
Adjusting and folding.........................193
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)............319
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................194
Mirror position memory.................. 183
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ..........................................438
Outside temperature .............................115
Overheating ...........................................587
Paddle shift switches ................ 224, 225
Parking assist sensors......................... 279
Parking brake......................................... 230
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)............... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
Personal lights........................................ 448
Pollen removal mode.......................... 438
Pop-up display.........................................126
Pop Up Hood............................................ 56
Power control unit .................................. 89
Power control unit coolant ............... 478
Capacity...................................................601
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before
winter ....................................................337
Power outlet ........................................... 456
Power steering (Electric power
steering system)................................. 304
Warning light....................................... 538
Power switch ............................................215
Power windows .......................................196
Door lock linked window
operation..............................................198
Jam protection function ................... 197
Operation ............................................... 196
Window lock switch .......................... 196
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ....... 311
PCS OFF switch.................................. 312
Warning light....................................... 538
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636Alphabetical index
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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