ESP LEXUS RC300H 2017 Owner's Guide

3294-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
The RCTA function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles approaching from the
right or left at the rear of the vehicle and alerts the driver of the presence of such
vehicles by flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and sounding a
buzzer.
Approaching vehicles
Detection areas of approaching vehicles
RCTA function
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of the function
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings.
The RCTA function is only a supplementary fu nction which alerts the driver that a vehi- cle is approaching from the right or left at th e rear of the vehicle. As the RCTA function may not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s own visual confirma-
tion of safety is necessary. Over reliance on this function may lead to an accident resulting death or serious injury.
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3304-5. Using the driving support systems
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The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The buzzer can alert the driver of faster vehicles approaching from farther away.
Example:
■The RCTA function is operational when
The RCTA function operates when all of the following conditions are met:
●The BSM main switch is on.
●The shift lever is in R.
●The vehicle speed is less than approximately 8 km/h (5 mph).
●The approaching vehicle speed is between approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) and 28 km/h (18 mph).
RCTA function detection areas
Approaching vehicleSpeedApproximate
alert distance
Fast28 km/h (18 mph)20 m (65 ft.)
Slow8 km/h (5 mph)5.5 m (18 ft.)
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4-6. Driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator
pedal depression amount can be generate d more smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the operation of the air conditioning system (heating/
cooling) will be minimized, improving the fuel economy. ( P. 301)
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the needle of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 119)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated. Also, when using the air conditioning system,
etc., the hybrid battery (traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration.
Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the
electric motor (traction motor) without having to use gasoline engine
power.
●Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel consumption. Battery
power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points:

3555-2. Setup
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Lexus Display Audio system
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Go to “Customize images”:  “Setup”  “General”  “Customize
images”
Select “Set images” and then select the desired image.
Set as startup image.
Set as screen off image.
■Adding an image Connect a USB memory device. ( P. 351)
Select “Copy from USB” on the “Customize images” screen and then
select the desired image.
Move the controller to the left and then select “Copy”.
Up to 10 images can be downloaded.
■Deleting images
Select “Delete images” on the “Customize images” screen and then select the
desired images.
■USB memory
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are
saved to “Image”.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used: • The image’s file format must be JPEG
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
●JPEG file compatibility
Compatible image size: Maximum 10 MB
Customizing images
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3785-6. Using an external device
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to an iPod , or iPhone, respectively, and has been certi-
fied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that th e use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
may affect wireless performance.
●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg- istered in the U.S. and other countries.
■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
●This function can be changed to on/off. (P. 365)
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume play from the same poin t in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be
available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec- ification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated
with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle's audio system instead.
●When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the
iPod before use.
●Compatible models ( P. 380)

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Lexus Display Audio system
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■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode) or
MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) • File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may notbe displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999 • Maximum number of files per folder: 255
■MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format. Files can be compressed to approximately 1/ 10 of their original size using MP3 com- pression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding an d refers to an audio compression technol-
ogy standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/ formats compatibility are limited.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (c ompatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32-320 (kbps) MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Windows Media Audio Standard)• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) • Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)

4195-11. Bluetooth®
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Lexus Display Audio system
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■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is
touching or covered by me tal objects, the connection status may deteriorate. If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, the connecti on status may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or cellular phone itself.
●This system does not have a charging function.
●The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly when the device is connected to Bluetooth®.
■When using the Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® audio connection may be interrupted.
●Noise may be heard during Bluetooth® audio playback.
■About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When another phone is
connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
●Call history
●Favorite
●Message
When removing a Bluetooth® phone from the system, the above-mentioned data is also deleted.
■About Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are regis-tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by FUJITSU TEN LIMITED is under license. Other trademarksand trade names are those of their respective
owners.

4285-12. Other function
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■USB memory functions
 P. 382
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for JPEG display.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) • File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
●JPEG file compatibility
• Compatible image size: Maximum 10MB
• Compatible pixel size: Maximum 10,000,000 pixels
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
 P. 385

4446-1. Using the air conditioning system
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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

4486-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, andwhether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the powe r switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●In the following cases, the front interior lights and personal lights may not respond as
normal.
• When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface • When operated with a wet hand
• When wearing gloves, etc.
●Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 615)
Personal lights
NOTICE
●Never remove the lens for the front interior light and personal lights. Otherwise, the
lights will be damaged.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.