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3405-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
To adjust the fan speed, press or select on the operation
screen to increase the fan speed and or on the operation
screen to decrease the fan speed.
Press or select “OFF” on the oper ation screen to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press or select on the
operation screen to increase the temperature and or on
the operation screen to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes
each time “4-ZONE” is selected.
When “4-ZONE” is selected (the indicator will be on) or the passenger’s side
temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver’s, front pas-
senger’s and rear seats ( P. 351) can be adjusted separately.
When the climate control seats are set to “AUTO” mode, the system is operated
automatically according to the set temperature, outside temperature, etc.
To change the air outlets, press or select an air outlet
switch.
Left-hand front seat
Right-hand front seat
Different air outlets for the driver
and front passenger seats can be
chosen.
Adjusting the settings manually
1
2
3
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3495-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning sys-
tem is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce
fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch is
turned on.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■When the hybrid battery cooling system operates
●If the hybrid battery cooling system operat es when the air conditioning is off, a
message will be shown on the multi-information display and the air conditioning will
automatically turn on. ( P. 105)
●The sound of the air flow may change when cool air flows from the rear roof vents
or the air purifier is in operation. This occurs when the hybrid battery is being
cooled and does not indicate a malfunction.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects ex haust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■Micro dust an d pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
●In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
●The pollens are filtered out even if the mi cro dust and pollen filter is turned off.
■Air purifier
The air purifier will turn on when turn ing the rear air conditioning system on.
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is selected.
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3505-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air condit ioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditio ning system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immedi- ately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 4 6 9
■Customization
Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor se nsitivity, etc.) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 4 )
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 outs ide air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
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3535-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets change as follows each time is pressed.
Different air outlets for the right-hand and left-hand rear seats can be chosen.
Air flows as shown below according to the mode selected.
When the indicator on “Air Purifier ” (on the option control screen) is
on
Upper body
When the indicator on “Air Purifier ” (on the option control screen) is
off
Upper body
*: Cool air only
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3635-4. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the presence
of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors
are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
If the following lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Interior lights
●Door courtesy lights
●Pe r s o n a l l i g h t s
●Inside door handle lights
●Seat belt buckle lights
●Footwell lights
●Power switch light
■Customization
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 5 6 4 )
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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5267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Lexus emblem side of
the electronic key to the power
switch.
If any of the doors is opened or closed
after the key was touched to the
switch to start the vehicle, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the power switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding,
keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be started, contact your
Lexus dealer.
■Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when stop-
ping the hybrid system.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary meas ure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. ( P. 4 7 2 )
■Changing power switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer soundi ng, release the brake pedal and press the
power switch.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed. ( P. 2 1 7 )
Starting the hybrid system
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2
CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows and moon
roof
Operate the power window or moon roof af ter checking to make sure that there is
no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window
or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.
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5698-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
LS600hL_U(OM50E41U)
Tu r n s i g n a l
lever
( P. 2 2 7 )Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3
5
O—O7
9
11
Off
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 2 3 4 )
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed30
seconds
Off
O—O
60
seconds
90
seconds
AFS (Adap-
tive Front-
lighting Sys-
tem)
( P. 235)
Adaptive Front-lighting
SystemOnOff——O
Lights
( P. 2 3 4 )Daytime running light sys-
tem
*3OnOffO—O
Intuitive
parking
assist
*4
Detection distance of the
front center sensorFarNearO—O
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volume31 to 5O—O
Display setting (when intui-
tive parking assist is oper-
ating)All sensors
displayedDisplay offO—O
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustom-
ized setting123
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