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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the wi ndshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “” on the “TEMP” button to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and “ ” to decrease the fan
speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
Press .
The air flow mode switch each time the button is pressed.
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatica lly adjusted according to the temper-
ature setting.
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■Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated are maintained.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
Air conditioning controls
Air outlets
1
2
3
1
2
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■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heater s heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blowing air from
the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel an d 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 (s leeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent the 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 stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indicat or light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat
For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the en gine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
5
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Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
1
2
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Interior lights list
Personal/interior lights (
P. 3 9 4 )
Inside door handle lights
Shift lever light
Engine switch light Scuff lights
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Running board lights1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8