2017 LEXUS RC300H Owners Manual

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●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
●Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for
the rear tires.*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 19-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour
warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any
snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
●Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on
the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassi s, around the tires or on the brakes.
●Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting in the
vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehi-
cle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevail-
ing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
●If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P*.
*: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any other posi-
tion without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P,
there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by
your authorized Lexus retailer or Lexu s authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Except for vehicles with 19- inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(3 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)
Cross chain
(4 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)
Vehicles with 19- inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions wh en installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
●Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 0.5
 1.0 km (1/4  1/2 mile).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit spec ified for the tire chains being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-tained.
●Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): Do not use the LDA system.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow ti res from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.

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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

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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
5-9. Bluetooth® 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
Some of the functions cannot be operated while driving.

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Lexus Display Audio System
: If equipped
Use the following buttons to start listening to the audio system.
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons
Eject a disc.
Preset up/down for a radio station, or to access a desired track or file.
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or resume playing a track.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off.
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Disc slot
Display the media top screen.
Display the radio top screen.
Press to turn the audio system on/off, and turn to adjust the volume.
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