2018 Lexus LC500 air conditioning

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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be
generated more smoothly than it is in
normal conditions. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy.
( P.242)
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the indicate of Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P.86)
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position
to P when parking. When using the N
position, there is no positive effect on
fuel consumption. In the N position, the
gasoline engine operates but electric-
ity cannot be generated. Also, when
using the air conditioning system, etc.,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power is consumed.
 Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery)
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes gently
and in a timely manner. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy.
Check traffic reports before leaving
and avoid delays as much as possible.
When driving in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow the
vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
(LC500h)
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Changing the shift position
Accelerator pedal/brake pedal
operation
When braking
Delays

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4-6. Driving tips
Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving

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5
Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch
Remote Touch ............................ 274
5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
Lexus Climate Concierge..... 278
5-3. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
........................................................ 280
Heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators................ 288
5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.......................... 291
5-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features ........... 293
Trunk features............................. 295
5-6. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ........... 297
ERA-GLONASS...................... 299

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5-1. Remote Touch
*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
■Split-screen display
Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the
fuel consumption information screen is be ing displayed. The large screen on the
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is
called the side display.
SwitchFunction
Select to display the “Destina-
tion” screen.*1, 2
Select to display the radio con-
trol screen.*1
Select to operate the media
control screen.*1
Select to display the hands-free
control screen.*1
Select to display “Apps”
screen.*1, 2
Select to display the information
screen.*1 ( P.104, 107)
Select to display the “Setup”
screen.*1
Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.
( P.283)
SwitchFunction

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5-1. Remote Touch
Interior features
■Main display
For details about the functions and
operation of the main display, refer to
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
■Side display
The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.
Select or to display the desired
screen.
Navigation system*
Audio*
Vehicle information ( P.108)
Air conditioning system ( P.284)
Show/hide the side display
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Screen display during low temperatures
When the ambient temperature is
extremely low, screen response may be delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-ated.
A
B
C
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5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select
The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.
■When using the Lexus Climate Con- cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated on the sub function menu or option control screen. ( P.283)
■Automatic air conditioning system
( P.280)
The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.
■Seat heaters and ventilators
( P.288)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.
■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.288)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The seat heaters, seat ventilators
and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Con-
cierge allows a comfortable
condition to be maintained without
adjusting each system.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Climate”
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select on the
sub menu ( P.283) to display the
Lexus Climate Concierge control
screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Operation of each system

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
5-3.Using the air conditioning system
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Left-hand side temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to dis-
play the air conditioning control screen. ( P.275)
The air conditioning system can be disp layed and operated on the side display.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will di ffer for right-hand drive vehicles.
Air conditioning controls
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.
■Setting the fan speed
Operate the fan speed control switch
upwards to increase the fan speed and
downwards to decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
 P.283
■Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
Operate the outside/recirculated air
mode switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is operated.
automatic mode  (outside air
mode)  (recirculated air mode)
 automatic mode
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system operates
automatically.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch 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 rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after 15 to 60 minutes. The operation time
changes according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
 P.284
■Blower customization
 P.284
■Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recircu-lated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tun-nels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode switch to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the
vehicle interior. During cooling opera- tion, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-matically switch depending on the tem-