Lexus RC 300 2019, Owner'S Manual

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engine start function. In this case, restart
the engine using the normal engine start-
ing procedure. (

P.166)
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When the engine is restarted by the Stop
& Start system, the power outlet may be
temporarily unusable, but this is not a
malfunction.
●
Installation and removal of electrical
components and wireless devices may
affect the Stop & Start system. Contact
your Lexus dealer for details.
■
If the steering wheel is turned shortly
after the engine has started
If the steering wheel is turned shortly after
the engine has been started by the Stop &
Start system, the steering wheel may feel
heavy.
■
If the windshield is fogged up while the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system
Turn on. (The engine will start due to
the automatic engine start function.):

P.269
If the windshield fogs up frequently, press
the Stop & Start cancel switch to disable the
system.
■
Air conditioning system operation while
the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system
●
If the air conditioning system is being
used in automatic mode, the fan speed
may be reduced or the fan may be
stopped while the engine is stopped by
the Stop & Start system in order to
reduce changes in the cabin tempera-
ture.
●
To ensure air conditioning system perfor-
mance when the vehicle is stopped, disa-
ble the Stop & Start system by pressing
the Stop & Start cancel switch.
■
If an odor comes from the air condition-
ing system while the engine is stopped
by the Stop & Start system
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
■
Changing the idling stop time with the
air conditioning system on
The length of time the Stop & Start system
will operate when the air conditioning sys-
tem is on can be changed by performing
the following operation. (The length of time
the Stop & Start system will operate when
the air conditioning system is off cannot be
changed.)
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Setting by pressing and holding the Stop
& Start cancel switch
Each time the Stop & Start cancel switch
is pressed and held for 3 seconds or
more, the system changes between
standard and extended. The system sta-
tus can be confirmed on the multi-infor-
mation display screen. (

P.106)
●
Settings using the multi-information dis-
play
(

P.111) or (

P.111).
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The Stop & Start system protection
function
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When the volume of the audio system is
excessively high, sound output from the
audio system may suddenly be cut off in
order to reduce battery consumption. To
prevent the audio system from being cut
off, keep the volume of audio system at a
moderate level.
If the audio system has been cut off, turn
the engine switch off, wait for 3 seconds
or more and then turn it to ACCES-
SORY mode or IGNITION ON mode to
re-enable the audio system.
●
The audio system may not be activated if
the battery terminals are disconnected
and then reconnected. If this occurs, turn
the engine switch off and then turn it to
IGNITION ON mode and then off twice
to activate the audio system.
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Replacing the battery

P.385
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Displaying the Stop & Start system sta-
tus

P.111
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