2015 LEXUS LX570 air conditioning

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 3-2. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Press the “CLIMATE” button to display the air conditioning operation
screen.
* : The front air conditioning system cannot be switched off while the cool
box is on. (  P. 699) Air conditioning
on/off switch
Fan speed display Rear air conditio ning operation
screen display switch
Outside temperature display
Airflow display
4-zone operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Outside air or
recirculated air mode
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Rear air conditioning
operation modeMicro dust and
pollen filterWindshield
defoggerOff
* Driver’s side
temperature displayAutomatic modeDriver’s side
temperature controlAir conditioning
operation screen
display button

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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Using the voice command system
Press or to operate
the voice command system.
(  P. 431/“Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”)
Without dynamic radar cruise
control
With dynamic radar cruise con-
trol
Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting. “AUTO” will be displayed on the touch screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between
outside air and recirculated air modes.
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease
the temperature. The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be set
separately.
■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operated are maintained. A
B
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperat ure and to decrease the
temperature.
The air conditioning system switch es between individual and simulta-
neous modes each time “4-ZONE” is touched.
Individual mode (the indicator on “4-ZONE” is on.): The temperature
for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (  P. 457) can be
adjusted separately. Operating the passenger’s side or rear tempera-
ture control will enter individual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on “4-ZONE” is off.): Only
or (driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all
seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Touch “  ” (increase) or “  ” (decrease) on the screen.Press to turn the fan off.

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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Changing the rear seat settings from the front seat
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Touch .
Touch “  ”  (increase) or “  ”
(decrease) on the screen. Operat-
ing the switch will enter individual
mode.
Left-hand rear seat
Right-hand rear seat The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time “4-
ZONE” is touched.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Touch on the screen or press .
Touch “  ” (increase) or “  ” (decrease) on the screen.Press to turn the fan off. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Micro dust and pollen filter
Press . Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
3 minutes.
To stop the operation, press
again.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in ac cordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur: ●
Immediately after the “AUTO” button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool air is ready to flow.●
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.■
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period. ■
Switching between outside air and recircula ted air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature sett ing and the inside temperature.■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on ●
In order to reduce the ai r 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 “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turn ed to IGNITION ON mode.●
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .■
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.

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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
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 air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning the “AUTO” mode
on will activate the air conditioning system. ■
When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when “A/C” is touched. ■
Micro dust and pollen filter ●
In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not swit ch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute. ●
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .■
Ventilation and air conditioning odors ●
To let fresh air in, set the air conditio ning system to the outside air mode.●
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning 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
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in “AUTO” mode.■
Air conditioning filter
 P. 781■
Customization
Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) 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 battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.