4386-1. Using the air conditioning system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches among (recir culated air mode), automatic and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
The indicator above the selected button comes on.
■Pollen removal mode
Pollen is removed from the air and the ai r flows to the upper part of the body.
Select
on the option control screen.
When pollen removal mode is on, is di splayed on the air conditioning con-
trol screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fogg ing up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
Pollen is filtered even if the pollen removal mode is turned off.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions
4426-1. Using the air conditioning system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0C (32F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed or “A/C” is
selected.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accu- mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off. • The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 509
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C auto switch operation) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 614)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillarswhen the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
●Do not place anything on the instrumentpanel which may cover the air outlets. Other-wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
6129-2. Customization
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Steering wheel ( P. 189)
*: If equipped
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 193)
*: If equipped
■Power windows (P. 196)
■Moon roof* (P. 200)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away function*OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and extending operation*
Linked to the locking/unlocking of
the doors
Off
——OLinked to operation of the power switch
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linkedoperation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked
operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control linked operation signal (buzzer)OnOff——O
123
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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
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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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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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Energy monitor/
consumption screen.......................129
EV drive mode ................................... 220
High voltage components ...............89
Hybrid System Indicator ................... 119
Hybrid system precautions..............89
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ............ 334
If the hybrid system
will not start ....................................... 576
Overheating .........................................587
Power (ignition) switch .....................215
Starting the hybrid system...............215
Hybrid System Indicator .......................119
Hybrid transmission ............................. 222
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ....................................227
Paddle shift switches ............ 224, 225
S mode .................................................... 225
Identification
Engine ..................................................... 597
Vehicle.................................................... 597
Ignition switch (power switch) ..........215
Illuminated entry system .....................447
Immobilizer system ................................. 95
Indicators .................................................... 112
Initialization
Maintenance ........................................ 476
Meter ......................................................... 126
Moon roof ............................................... 201
Multi-information display................. 126
Power windows ................................... 197
Tire pressure warning
system.................................................. 487
Initiators (tire pressure warning
system)................................................... 497
Inside rear view mirror .......................... 191
Instrument panel light control ............ 118
Interior lights............................................447
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ........ 105
ISOFIX rigid anchors .............................75
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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Vanity lights ..........................................455
Wattage................................................. 605
Lock steering column ...........................217
Low profile tire ...................................... 488
Luggage security system ......................151
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .........469
Maintenance data............................. 596
Maintenance requirements .......... 467
Maintenance system ............................ 126
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 537
Master warning light ...........................539
Meter Changing the display...........................117
Indicators ...................................................112
Instrument panel li ght control......... 118
Meters ........................................................ 115
Multi-information display ...................121
Operating the meter control switches................................................. 123
Settings......................................................126
Warning lights .......................................... 111
Warning message............................. 542
MirrorLink ........................................... 424
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 191
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................438
Outside rear view mirrors...............193
Vanity mirrors......................................455
MMS (Multimedia messaging service) ..................................................405
Moon roof ............................................... 200 Door lock linked moon roof
operation.............................................. 201
Jam protection function ................... 201
Operation ............................................. 200
MP3 disc.................................................... 371
Multi-information display ..................... 121
Audio system-linked............................ 121
Drive information................................. 124
Dynamic radar cruise control ..................................................257
Energy monitor .................................... 130
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 274
Navigation system-linked ................. 121
Settings ..................................................... 126
switch settings .............................. 126
Switching the display ......................... 123
Warning message ............................ 542
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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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