wheel LEXUS RX300H 2017 Owners Manual

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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 34
For safety drive............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................54
Pop Up Hood .................................56
Safety information for
children...........................................59
Child restraint systems ...............60
Exhaust gas precautions ............84
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features.............. 85
Hybrid system precautions .......89
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................95
Double locking system .............. 101
Alarm ............................................... 102
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ...................................... 110
Gauges and meters .....................115
Multi-information display...........121
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............... 129
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ................................................ 150
Smart entry & start
system ........................................... 155
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 178
Rear seats ........................................ 181
Driving position memory ......... 183
Head restraints............................. 186
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 189
Inside rear view mirror................191
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 193
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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5-1. Basic Operations
Lexus Display Audio
System .........................................344
Steering wheel audio
switches...................................... 350
USB/AUX ports ......................... 351
5-2. Setup
Setup menu...................................353
General settings .........................354
Voice settings ..............................357
Display settings .......................... 358
5-3. Using the audio system
Selecting the audio
source ......................................... 360
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................................... 361
Audio settings..............................362
Audio menu screen
operation ....................................366
5-4. Using the radio
Radio operation ..........................369
5-5. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA/AAC discs
CD player operation ................. 371
5-6. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ................... 377
Using USB memory
device............................................ 381
Using the AUX port ................ 386
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth®
Steps for using Bluetooth®
devices.........................................387
Registering a Bluetooth®
device.......................................... 389
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device.......................................... 390
Connecting a Bluetooth®
audio player................................ 391
Connecting a Bluetooth®
phone ...........................................392
Displaying a Bluetooth®
device details ............................393
Detailed Bluetooth®
settings.........................................394
5-8. Bluetooth® Audio
Listening to Bluetooth®
Audio............................................395
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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
messages ................................... 405
Using the steering wheel
switches...................................... 408
Bluetooth® phone
settings........................................ 409
5-10. Phonebook
Contact settings ............................411
Messaging setting....................... 414
5-11. Bluetooth®
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 415
Bluetooth®.................................... 418
5-12. Other function
“Information” screen .................423
MirrorLink ................................ 424
USB photo .................................... 427
Speech command system ......429
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
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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
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................. 528
If your vehicle has
to be stopped
in an emergency ......................529
8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed............................... 530
If you think something
is wrong .......................................536
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 537
If a warning message
is displayed.................................542
If you have a flat tire...................563
If the hybrid system will
not start........................................ 576
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............578
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ............................ 582
If your vehicle overheats .........587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck..............................................592
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Seat ventilator switches*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Heated steering wheel switch*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 220
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 223
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 306
Remote Touch*2, 3
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 301
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 220
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 223
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 306
Seat heater switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Seat ventilator switches*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Heated steering wheel switch*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Remote Touch*2, 3
Lexus Display Audio controller*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
*1: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
*3: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Adjust the angle of the seatback so
that you are sitting straight up and so
that you do not have to lean forward
to steer. ( P. 178)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so that
your arms bend slightly at the elbow
when gripping the steering wheel.
( P. 178)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to
the top of your ears. ( P. 186)
Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P. 38)
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehi-
cle. ( P. 38)
Use a child restraint system appropriat e for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P. 60)
For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate position before
driving.
Correct driving posture
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The main SRS airbag system and Pop Up Hood components are shown above.
The SRS airbag system and Pop Up Hood are controlled by the airbag sensor
assembly. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills
the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
When the Pop Up Hood is activated, a non-toxic gas is released due to a chemi-
cal reaction in the lifters, which causes the pistons to eject quickly and raise the
rear portion of the hood. (Pop Up Hood: P. 56)
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precaution s regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or seri-
ous injury especially if the driv er is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear
margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change yourdriving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals com- fortably.• Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) dis- tance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back ofthe seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road,
raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward
your chest instead of your head and neck. The seat should be adjusted as recommend ed above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain
shield airbags deploy.
●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflateas they may interfere with inflation of th e airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to
inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passen-
ger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean anythingagainst areas such as the dashboard, steeringwheel pad and lower portion of the instru-
ment panel. These items can become projectiles when theSRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags
deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield, side window, front or rear pillar,roof side rail and assist grip. (Except for the
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag compo- nents.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door orwindow to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any resi-due as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad andfront and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by anyauthorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or an other duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without
consulting any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) acciden-tally, causing death or serious injury.
●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
●Repairs, modifications, removal or repl acement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, fr ont, side and rear pillars or roof side rails
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant compartment
●Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows, winches
●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios (RF-transmitter) and CD players
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability