LEXUS RC300 2017 Owners Manual

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Driving
4-6. Driving tips
●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 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 front and rear tires of differing
sizes and vehicles with LDH and 19-inch tires.
●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 battery.
●Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are th e specified size and brand.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations an d 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 (RC350/RC300/RC200t)
Preparation for winter (RC F)

3324-6. Driving tips
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 me lt the ice. Wipe away the water imme-
diately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the c limate 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.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a sa fe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced spee d 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 atte mpted 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 sy stem. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer immediately.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle

3334-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for vehicles with
LDH and 19-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Vehicles with front and rear tires of di ffering sizes and vehicles with LDH and
19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regu lations before installing chains.
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when 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 1/4
⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instru ctions provided with the tire chains.
Selecting tire chains ( RC350/RC300/RC200t)
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Selecting tire chains (RC F)
Regulations on the use of tire chains

3344-6. Driving tips
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 vehi cle control and cause death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h ), regardless of the type of 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 specified for the ti re chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), 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 cu rve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
●Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): Do not use the LDA system.
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 an d attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valv es and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.

3354-6. Driving tips
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5-1. Basic OperationsLexus Display Audio system ..........................................338
Steering wheel audio switches....................................... 344
Mobile Assistant......................... 345
USB/AUX ports ........................ 347
5-2. Setup Setup menu .................................. 349
General settings .........................350
Voice settings ..............................353
Display settings ........................... 354
5-3. Using the audio system Selecting the audio source ..........................................355
Optimal use of the audio system .......................................... 356
Audio settings ............................. 357
Audio menu screen operation ....................................360
5-4. Using the radio Radio operation.......................... 363
5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................ 369
Lexus Display Audio system
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Lexus DisplayAudio system
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5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ................... 376
Using USB memory device.......................................... 380
Using the AUX port ................ 384
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices ........................................ 385
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device...........................................387
Selecting a Bluetooth
®
device.......................................... 388
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
audio player .............................. 389
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
phone .......................................... 390
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details ............................. 391
Detailed Bluetooth
®
settings.........................................392
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
message ......................................405
Using the steering wheel switches....................................... 407
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ....................................... 408
5-10. Phonebook Contact settings .......................... 410
Messaging setting....................... 413
5-11. Bluetooth
®
What to do if... (Troubleshooting).....................414
Bluetooth
®.................................... 418
5-12. Other function “Information” screen................. 423
USB photo .................................... 425
Weather information................ 427
Voice command system ......... 428

3385-1. Basic Operations
Eject a disc.
Select preset radio stations, or access a desired track or file.
Except radio and A/V mode: Pause or resume playing a track or file.
Radio and A/V mode: Turn mute on/off.
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob
Select a radio station band, track or file.
Disc slot
Display the media top screen.
Display the radio top screen.
“PWR•VOL” knob
Press to turn the audio system on/o ff, and turn to adjust the volume.
Lexus Display Audio system∗
∗
: If equipped
Use the following buttons to star t listening to the audio system.
Lexus Display Audio operation buttons
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3395-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
■“Menu” screen
To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the Lexus Display
Audio controller.
*: Available in the 48 states, D.C. and Alaska
ButtonFunction
“Radio”Display the radio top screen ( →P. 363)
“Media”Display the media top screen ( →P. 369, 376, 380, 384, 389)
“Climate”Display the air conditioning control screen ( →P. 434)
“Phone”Display the phone top screen ( →P. 397)
“Connected Navi”*
If a turn-by-turn navigation application has been downloaded
to a connected phone, the appl ication will be displayed and
can be used.
“Info”Display the “Information” screen ( →P. 423)
“Setup”Display the “Setup” screen ( →P. 349)
“Display”Display the display settings screen ( →P. 354)

3405-1. Basic Operations
By using the Lexus Display Audio controller, you can control the audio system,
hands-free system, etc.
Display the “Source” screen or
audio top screen ( →P. 355)
Display the “Menu” screen
(→ P. 339)
Back button
Display the previous screen
Turn or move the controller to select
a function and number.
Move the controller to display the le ft or right side of the screen.
Push the controller to enter the selected function and number.
■Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Select: Turn or move the control-
ler.
Enter: Push the controller.
Lexus Display Audio controller
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