heating LEXUS RC300 2016 User Guide

4276-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capac-
ity
●Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
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 conditio ning 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. 5 1 5
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 6 5 9 )

4296-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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
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: 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.
WA R N I N G
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or 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 the 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 stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

6088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
●The engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 92, 98) is in the red zone or a
loss of engine power is experienced. (F or example, the vehicle speed does not
increase.)
●“Engine Coolant High Temperature” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu rn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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683Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Child safety ................................................ 56Airbag precautions .............................. 42
Battery precautions ............. 499, 607
Child restraint system ......................... 57
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 36
Installing child restraints..................... 57
Moon roof precautions...................... 181
Power window lock switch .............174
Power window precautions ........... 177
Removed electronic key battery precautions................ 518
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 39
Seat belt precautions ..........................38
Seat heater precautions..................429
Trunk precautions............................... 146 Cleaning ....................................... 464, 469
Aluminum wheels .............................. 465
Exterior ................................................... 464
Interior ..................................................... 469
Seat belts................................................ 470
Clock......................................................... 440
Coat hooks ..............................................443
Compass ................................................... 451
Condenser .............................................. 495
Console box ........................................... 436
Cooling system ..................................... 493 Engine overheating ......................... 608
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 239
Cup holders.............................................437
Current fuel consumption .........108, 110
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 40
Customizable features ........................ 651

686Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Engine .........................................................621ACCESSORY mode..................... 200
Compartment ..................................... 485
Engine switch ........................................ 199
Hood ......................................................... 481
How to start the engine ................... 199
Identification number ...................... 620
If the engine will not start................597
Ignition switch (engine switch)..... 199
Overheating ........................................ 608
Engine coolant....................................... 493 Capacity .................................................626
Checking................................................493
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine coolant temperature gauge ................................................92, 98
Engine immobilizer system ..................76
Engine oil .................................................488 Capacity ................................................. 622
Checking............................................... 488
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 320
Engine oil maintenance data .............491
Engine oil temperature gauge ........... 98
Engine switch ...........................................199
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 287
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .......288 Warning light .......................................544
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10
Expert mode .............................................291 First-aid kit storage belt..................... 438
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .............. 570
Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit .........................584
Floor mats................................................... 30
Fluid Automatic transmission .................. 627
Brake........................................................ 629
Washer .................................................. 500
Fog lights...................................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Footwell light ...........................................432 Wattage .................................................635
Front fog lights........................................222 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
Switch .......................................................222
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................... 50
Front seats ................................................. 155 Adjustment............................................. 155
Cleaning................................................. 469
Correct driving posture .....................32
Driving position memory................ 160
Head restraints .....................................164
Jam protection function....................156
Seat heaters ..........................................430
Seat position memory ...................... 160
Seat ventilators...................................... 431F

691Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Odometer ..........................................92, 98
OilEngine oil................................................ 622
Front differential oil............................ 627
Rear differential oil ............................ 628
Opener Hood ......................................................... 481
Trunk ......................................................... 143
Outer foot lights.................................... 432
Outside rear view mirrors ................... 171 Adjusting and folding.......................... 171
Blind spot monitor ............................ 302
Linked mirror function when reversing .................................. 172
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ............................ 424
Outside temperature.....................92, 98
Overheating ...........................................608 Paddle shift switches................207, 208
Parking assist sensors
(intuitive parking assist).................. 259
Parking brake ............................................211
Parking lights ........................................... 214 Light switch............................................. 214
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 529
PCS (Pre-Collision System)............ 295 PCS OFF switch ................................ 296
Warning light ....................................... 544
Personal lights ........................................434
Pop-up display ............................... 110, 122
Power outlet ........................................... 440
Power steering (Electric power steering system) ................................ 288Warning light ....................................... 544
Power windows....................................... 174 Door lock linked window operation ........................... 176
Jam protection function.................... 175
Operation................................................ 174
Window lock switch .......................... 174
Pre-Collision System (PCS)............ 295 PCS OFF switch ................................ 296
Warning light ....................................... 544
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