2015 LEXUS NX300h air conditioning

3375-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
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“Menu” screen
To display the “Menu” screen, press the “MENU” button on the controller unit.
Button Function
“Radio” Display the radio top screen (  P. 3 6 1 )
“Media” Display the media top screen (  P. 367, 374, 377, 381, 386)
“Climate” Automatic air conditioning system (  P. 4 3 0 )
“Phone” Display the phone top screen (  P. 3 9 2 )
“Info” Display the “Information” screen (  P. 4 1 8 )
“Setup” Setup menu (  P. 3 4 7 )
“Display” Display settings (  P. 3 5 2 )

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Adjusting the volume
The volume of the Mobile Assist ant can be adjusted using the
“ PWR·VOL
” knob or
steering wheel volume switches. The Mobile Assistant and phone call volumes are syn-
chronized. ■
Microphone
It is not necessary to speak directly into the microphone when using the Mobile Assis-
tant. ●
Wait for the listening beeps before using the Mobile Assistant. ●
The Mobile Assistant may not recognize commands in the following situations:
• When spoken too quickly.
• When spoken at a low or high volume.
• When the roof or windows are open.
• When passengers are talking while th e Mobile Assistant is being used.
• When the air conditioning syst em’s fan speed is set high.
• When the air conditioning vents ar e turned toward the microphone.■
Mobile Assistant precautions ●
The available features and functions may vary based on the iOS version installed on the
connected device. ●
Some Siri features are limited in Eyes Free mode. If you attempt to use an unavailable
function, Siri will inform you that the function is not available. ●
If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone connected via Bluetooth 
, an error message
will be displayed on the screen. ●
While a phone call is active, the Mobile Assistant cannot be used. ●
If using the navigation feature of the cellular phone, ensure the active audio source is
Bluetooth 
audio or iPod in order to hear turn by turn direction prompts.

4135-11. Bluetooth ®
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Lexus Display Audio system
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When using the Bluetooth ®
audio system●
In the following situations, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low ●
There may be a delay if a cellular phon e connection is made during Bluetooth ®
audio
play. ●
Depending on the type of portable audio play er that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available. ■
When using the hands-free system ●
The audio system is mu ted when making a call.●
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.●
If the received call volume is over ly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth ®
phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may deteriorate
and connection status may deteriorate. ●
In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
•If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone●
Depending on the type phone, cert ain functions may not be available.■
Conditions under which th e system will not operate●
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth ®
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If the cellular phone is turned off ●
If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage ●
If the cellular phone is not connected ●
If the cellular phone’s battery is low ●
When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.●
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used ●
When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone

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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. 3 4 5 ) ●
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. 3 4 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. 3 7 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 recognition

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6Interior features
NX300h_U_OM78007U 6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ......................................... 430
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators......................... 440
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list..........................443
• Front interior light ................444
• Personal lights........................444
• Rear interior light ................. 445 6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............ 446
• Glove box ............................... 447
• Console box........................... 447
•Cup holders/
bottle holders.........................448
• Sunglass holder .................... 449
Luggage compartment
features........................................ 450
6-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ............ 455
• Sun visors ................................ 455
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 455
• Clock ........................................ 456
• Power outlet (12 VDC)...... 456
• Power outlet (120 VAC) ... 457
• Wireless charger .................. 458
• Armrest .................................... 465
• Assist grips.............................. 465
• Coat hooks ............................. 466
Garage door opener................ 467
Compass ........................................473
Safety Connect ............................477

430 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
NX300h_U_OM78007UAutomatic 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 control screen.
For details on the Lexus Display Audio controller, refer to “Lexus Display
Audio controller” on P. 338.
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”.

432 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press
.The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.■
S-FLOW mode
Priority for airflow is given to the front seats, and the airflow and air condition-
ing for the rear seats is effectively controlled.
Press . The indicator comes on when S-FLOW mode is on.
Press again to return to the previous mode.■
Other functions ●
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (  P. 4 3 5 )●
Defogging the windshield (  P. 4 3 5 )●
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (  P. 4 3 5 )1
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Option control screen
Select on the climate screen to display the option control screen. The
functions can be switched on and off.
Select to set cooling and de humidification function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) (  P. 4 3 5 )
Prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades
(  P. 4 3 6 )
Remove pollen from the air (Micro dust and pollen filter) (  P. 4 3 6 )■
Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.■
Automatic mode indicator
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. 
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio
system 
Vehicles with a navigation system
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