2014 Lexus IS250 air conditioning

3425-12. Other function
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
●Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
●In the following conditions, the system ma y not recognize the command properly and
using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. No te that certain words, accents or speech
patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
■When searching for a track
●A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and playback.
(  P. 266)
●When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks can
be searched using voice commands.
●Recognition data is updated un der the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. (P. 2 6 8 )
●While the recognition data is being created or being updated, a track search cannot be
performed using a voice command.
■The Gracenote® media database
 P. 2 9 1
Due to natural language speech recognitio n technology, this system enables rec-
ognition of a command when spoken naturally. However, the system cannot rec-
ognize every variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possible to omit the command for the procedure and
directly state the desired operation.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
Casual speech recognization

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system ..........................................346
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators..........................354
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list..........................356• Interior lights .......................... 357
• Personal lights........................ 357
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features............ 358• Glove box................................359
• Console box ...........................359
•Cup holders/bottle holders ........................ 360
Trunk features .............................. 362 6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 365 • Sun visors ................................ 365
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
• Clock ........................................ 365
• Power outlet ........................... 366
• Armrest .................................... 367
• Rear sunshade....................... 367
• Assist grips.............................. 369
• Coat hooks ............................. 369
Garage door opener................ 370
Compass ....................................... 375
Safety Connect ........................... 378

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IS350/250_U (OM53758U)6-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or
down on the sensor.
The temperature setting can also be
adjusted by touching on the sensor.
When the temperature setting is
changed, a buzzer sounds.
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatica
lly adjusted according to the temper-
ature setting.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio sy stem: Press the “MENU” button on the
Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Climate” to display the air condi-
tioning operation screen.
For details on the Lexus Display Audio controller, refer to “Lexus Display
Audio controller” on P. 262.
Vehicles with a navigati on system: Press the “MENU” button on the Remote
Touch, then select “Climate” to display the air conditioning control screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
Air conditioning controls

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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed.
Press to decrease the fan speed.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed.
■Other functions
●Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (P. 3 4 9 )
●Defogging the windshield ( P. 3 5 0 )
●Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors ( P. 3 5 0 )
With a Lexus Display Audio
Adjust the left-hand side temper-
ature setting.
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off, fan
off and displaying the option con-
trol screen ( P. 3 4 8 )
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Move the Lexus Display Audio controller left/right to select the desired item
( to ).
When , or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right for adjusting.
When or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right to select a screen
button, then press the controller.
Air conditioning control screen
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3486-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
With a navigation system Adjust the left-hand side temper-
ature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Display the option control screen
( P. 3 4 8 )
Tu r n t h e f a n o f f
Select to set auto mode on/off
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the screen
button, and then press the Remote Touch knob to enter the selected function.
■Option control screen
The functions can be switched on and off.
Cooling and dehumidification
function
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P. 3 4 9 )
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)
( P. 3 4 9 )
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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Press , or select “AUTO” on the air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press or select “OFF” on the air conditioning
control screen.
■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.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform any of the following procedures:
●Press .
●Select “DUAL” on the option control screen.
●Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is set at the right-
hand side temperature setting.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press to change to recirculated air mode.
Press to change to outside air mode.
The indicator above the selected button comes on.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Pollen is removed from the air and the air flows to the upper part of the body.
Select on the option control screen.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is on, is displayed on the air condition-
ing control screen.
In order to prevent the windshield from fo gging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate.
The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned off.
Using automatic mode
Other functions
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3506-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side windows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press
again when the windshield is
defogged.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Tu r n s o n /o f f .
The indicator comes on when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
The windshield de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.

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Interior features
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outletsDirect air flow to the left or right, up or down
To close the vent, move the knob to the most outside position. (rear outlets only)
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
■Registering air conditioning settings to elec tronic keys (vehicles with driving position
memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic ke y and turning the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode will recall that key's registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is tu rned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic ke y 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.
●The doors that can recall the air conditioning setting* when unlocked using the smart
access system with push-button start can be changed. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi tion memory are changed at the same time.
Air outlets
FrontRear
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