wheel LEXUS RX300H 2017 Repair Manual

4085-9. Bluetooth® Phone
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Volume switch
During an incoming call: Adjusts the
ring tone volume
During speaking on the phone:
Adjusts in call volume.
The voice guidance volume cannot be
adjusted using this button.
Off hook switch
• Start call
• Receiving
• Phone top screen display
On hook switch
•End call
•Refuse call
Talk switch
Press: Turns the speech command system on
Press and hold: Turns the speech command system off
Using the steering wheel switches
The steering wheel switches can be used to operate a connected cellular
phone.
Operating a telephone using the steering wheel switches
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Lexus Display Audio system
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You can register desired contacts to enable the speech command system. Up to
50 contacts per phone can be registered.
Go to “Voice tags”:  “Setup”  “Telephone”  “Contact/call history
settings”  “Voice tag”  “New” or “Edit”
Select the desired contact.
Move the controller to the left and then select “REC”.
Say the registered voice tag.
To play the registered voice, select “Play”.
■Deleting a voice tag Display the “Voice tags” screen.
Select “Delete” and then the desired contact.
Move the controller to the left and then select “Delete”.
Press the talk switch.
To cancel the speech command system,
press and hold the talk switch.
After a beep sounds, say the desired
contact name.
When the icon is displayed, you can
speak a command.
If more than 1 contact name is dis-
played, select the desired contact
name.
If more than 1 phone number is displayed, select the desired phone number.
When the switch on the steering wheel is pressed, the system calls the first phone
number entry of the first contact.
Speech command system
Using the speech command system enables you to make a call to contacts
that have a voice tag.
Editing a voice tag
Using the speech command system
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6Interior features
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 432
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ......................... 444
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ......................... 446
• Interior lights .......................... 447
• Personal lights .......................448
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 449
• Glove box ...............................450
• Console box ..........................450
• Cup holders ............................ 451
Trunk features ............................. 452
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 455
• Sun visors ................................455
• Vanity mirrors .......................455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet........................... 456
• Assist grips ............................. 457
• Coat hooks .............................458

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

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Interior features
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat heater switches at the same time when the vehicle is stopped until a buzzer sounds once.If a seat heater is turned on while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the
seat heater will automa tically change from HiMidLo.
The timing of the change in seat heater intensity differs depending on the temperature inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
■The seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

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7Maintenance and care
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................460
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior.................. 464
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 467
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................ 469
Hood ................................................. 471
Positioning a floor jack ............ 472
Engine compartment ............... 473
12-volt battery .............................. 481
Tires .................................................484
Replacing the tire....................... 499
Tire inflation pressure ..............505
Wheels ........................................... 507
Air conditioning filter ...............509
Electronic key battery................. 511
Checking and replacing
fuses............................................... 514
Light bulbs...................................... 518

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7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-perature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Make sure to extend th e mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle body and damage the paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
erly.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
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Maintenance and care
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■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system.( P. 157)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving a longdistance in hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side windows regularly. • Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible. • Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows. • Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
repaired. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast • After driving on salted roads• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface • After driving in an area contaminated wi th soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron pow- der or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud • If liquids such as benzene and gaso line are spilled on the paint surface
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic subs tances or scrub with a hard brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to theiroriginal position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash (vehicle s with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. ( P. 244) If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
■When using a high pressure car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding area directly
with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts• Steering parts •Suspension parts • Brake parts

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■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine o il may need to be refilled in between oil
maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel-
erating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
While the vehicle is stopped, press the meter control switch on the steering wheel.
Press the  or  meter control switch on the st eering wheel, select, and then
press the meter control switch.
Press  or  meter control switch on the steering wheel to select “Oil Maintenance”
and then press .
Select “Yes” and then press .
A message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
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