refrigerant type LEXUS RC300 2021 Owners Manual

2215-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
●During use, various odors from inside and
outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short period of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.275
■Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
●The meaning of each symbol on the label
are as follows:
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.351)
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
Requires registered tech-
nician to service air condi-
tioning system
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
●Do not use during cool air
operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tempera-
ture of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
●Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when th e windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.