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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
Interior features
■Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.
The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.
The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.
: Display the air conditioning control
screen
: Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heater/seat ventilator control
screen (if equipped)
: Display the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
: 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
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
: Set Lexus Climate Concierge
( P.278)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( P.285)
“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Air conditioning control screen
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“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( P.286)
: Changing the fan speed setting
during the automatic mode operation
(Blower customization)
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
Set Lexus Climate Concierge
( P.278)
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.286)
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
nanoe™* system on/off
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air (Pol-
len removal mode)
*: nanoe™ and the nanoe™ mark are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.
■Side display
Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
control screen (if equipped)
( P.288)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and front passenger’s seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.286)
Select the air flow mode
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
■Blower customization
Fan speed setting during the automatic
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2Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to switch to automatic
air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
3Adjust the temperature setting.
4 To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu. ( P.283)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the automatic mode switch is
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor detects fog on the windshield and
controls the air conditioning system to pre-
vent fog.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects
exhaust 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.
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.283)
 Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the windshield,
a sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
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*: If equipped
■Main display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to can be adjusted by perform-
ing the following operations.
Flick operation: Move the pointer to
the desired item and flick the touchpad
up or down.
The item can be adjusted by one level.
Trace operation: After selecting the
desired item, trace the pad surface.
The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
heaters/seat ventilators
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good air flow on the seat
upholstery by blowing air from the
seats
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
heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators control screen.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol- lowing categories comes in contact with the steering wheel and 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.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat- ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Control screen
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Interior features
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
■Side display
Display the air conditioning control
screen ( P.283)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change
as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Lo  Off
■The heated steering wheel, seat heaters and seat ventilators can be used when
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is in IGNITION ON mode .
■Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed becomes
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higher according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto- matic mode and the automatic mode set-tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features: P.423)
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec- essary.

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5-4. Using the interior lights
Interior features
5 -4. Us in g the i n te rior li gh ts
Outside door handle lights
Personal lights ( P.292)
Seat lights
Shift lever light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
■Personal lights automatic on/off
●Illuminated entry system: The lights auto- matically turn on/off according to the
engine switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the personal lights remain on when the
engine switch is turned
off, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■When personal lights do not respond as normal
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
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5-6. Using the other interior features
■Using the power outlet
The shape of the console box partition
allows power cables to be passed through when the console box lid is partially closed.
To use the coat hook, push it in.
Slide the sunshade to open.
NOTICE
■When the power outlet is not in use
To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects
or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine tem> is off.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that should not be hanged
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items
may become projectiles, causing death or serious injury.
■When the coat hooks are not in use
Store the coat hooks when they are not in use.
When entering and exiting the rear seats, passengers may hit their heads on the coat hooks, resulting in injury.
Sunshade (if equipped)