821-1. For safe use
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Anchor brackets (for top strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for the each rear seat.
Use anchor brackets when fixing the
top strap.
■Fixing the top strap to the anchor bracket
Install the child restraint system in accordance to the operation manual
enclosed with the child restraint system.
Remove the head restraint if it
interferes with your child restraint
system. ( P. 186)
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top strap.
Make sure the top strap is
securely latched.
Using an anchor bracket (for top strap)
Top strap
Anchor brackets
1
Hook
Top strap
2
831-1. For safe use
1
For safety and security
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Firmly attach the top strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.
●Do not attach the top strap to anything other than the anchor bracket.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward to ensure
that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
NOTICE
■Anchor brackets (for top strap)
When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains open, the lid may be dam-
aged.
1823-3. Adjusting the seats
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
P. 151
Luggage security system
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it backand forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible on the seatback lockrelease knob. Make sure that the red marking
is not visible.
4446-1. Using the air conditioning system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin • Persons who are fatigued• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating,
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater. • Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not sticksharp objects (needles, na ils, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel
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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
AUX port .................................................. 351
Average fuel economy........................ 124
Average vehicle speed ....................... 124
Back-up light
Replacing light bulb.......................... 524
Wattage................................................. 605
Battery (12-volt battery)...................... 481
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.........................................582
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 337
Warning light ....................................... 537
Battery (traction battery) ......................89
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ................ 319
Blower customization ......................... 439
Bluetooth®
Audio system .......................................395
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)........................ 397
Brake
Fluid ......................................................... 603
Parking brake ......................................230
Warning light ....................................... 537
Brake assist .............................................304
Break-in tips ........................................... 207
Brightness control
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ................. 319
Card key ................................................... 138
Care ................................................460, 464
Aluminum wheels................................ 461
Exterior ................................................... 460
Interior..................................................... 464
Seat belts ............................................... 465
Cargo hooks .......................................... 452
Caution label ............................................. 89
CD player .................................................. 371
Chains ....................................................... 338
Child restraint system............................ 60
Child seats definition .......................... 60
Child seats installation .............. 68, 75
Installing a CRS to the
passenger seat ................................... 65
Installing a CRS to the
rear seat ..................................................67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ....................................... 80
Installing CRS with seat belts .......... 72
Installing CRS with top strap .......... 82
Child safety ................................................ 59
12-volt battery
precautions .......................... 483, 585
Airbag precautions ............................. 45
Child restraint system ........................ 60
How your child should
wear the seat belt.............................. 40
Installing child restraints .................... 60
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Power window lock switch ............ 196
Power window precautions........... 199
Removed electronic key
battery precautions......................... 513
Seat belt precautions........................... 42
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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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”.