2017 Lexus IS350 Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2017 IS200T,IS300,IS350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53D76U)

4096-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0 °C)
The dehumidification function may not oper ate even when is pressed or “A/C” is
selected.
■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 accu-
mulate 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 conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately
after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
→P. 491
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 608)
WARNING
■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 windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.

4106-2. Using the air conditioning system
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
●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.
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat ventila-
tors
∗
∗
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or 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 (sleeping 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 unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not us e the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

4116-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat heater changes and
the level indicator lights (amber) light
as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■Seat heater timer control
To enable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds once. If a seat heater is turned on
while seat heater timer control is enabled, the intensity of the seat heater will automati-
cally change from Hi →Mid →Lo.
The timing of the change in seat heater in tensity differs depending on the temperature
inside the cabin, etc. when the seat heater is operating.
To disable seat heater timer control, press and hold the driver and front passenger seat
heater switches at the same time until a buzzer sounds twice.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
intensity of the seat ventilator changes
and the level indicator lights (green)
light as follows:
Hi (3 segments lit) → Mid (2 segments
lit) → Lo (1 segment lit) → Off
The seat ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters
Type A Type B
Seat ventilators

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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)6-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights
Front interior light (
→P. 413)
Front personal lights ( →P. 413)
Inside door handle lights
Rear interior light ( →P. 413) Rear personal lights (
→P. 413)
Power window switch lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights1
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4136-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Turns the light on/off
Turns the door position on/off
Turns the light on/off
Interior lights
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Personal lights
FrontRear

4146-3. Using the interior lights
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
■The interior lights and personal lights can be operated when
The interior lights and personal lights can be used regardless of the engine switch mode.
However, when the engine switch is turned off, they can be used only when the battery
protection function is not operating.
■Battery protection function
To prevent the battery from being discha rged, approximately 20 minutes after the
engine switch is turned off, the power supplied to the interi or lights, personal lights, and
other lights will be cut off automatically. (If the interior lights, etc. are left on when the
engine switch is turned off, they will be turned off automatically.)
To turn the interior lights, etc. back on, tu rn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode or operate the interior light switch until the interior lights turn on.
If any of the lights are illuminated automatica lly due to the illuminated entry system, the
battery protection function will be canceled.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the
electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 602)
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave th e lights on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

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Interior features
6-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Glove box (→P. 416)
Bottle holders (→ P. 417)Cup holders (
→P. 417)
Console box (→ P. 416)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause
the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracke d if they come into contact with other
stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored
items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire
hazard.
●When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur due to an
occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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4166-4. Using the storage features
IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D76U)
Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
●The glove box light turns on when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
●The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (→P. 118)
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console
box.
Glove box
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●The insert inside the glove box can be
removed.
Console box