2018 LEXUS LS500H steering

326 5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
to and can be adjusted by
performing 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. 
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
Sub menu Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.
: Display the air conditioning control screen
: Display the heated steering
wheel/front seat heater /front seat ventila-
tor control screen
: Display the rear seat heater/rear seat
ventilator control screen (if equipped)
: Display the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left side seat 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 side seat tempera-
ture 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.321)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( → P.330)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off NOTICE■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
Air conditioning control screen B E H
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Interior features “A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( → P.331)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol
Sub menu Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.
: Display the front air conditioning
control screen
: Display the heated steering
wheel/front seat heater/front seat ventila-
tor control screen
: Display the rear air conditioning con-
trol screen
: Display the rear seat heater/rear seat
ventilator control screen
: Display the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Select the right side seat 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
Select the left side seat air flow
mode
Adjust the fan speed 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.321)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( → P.330)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“4-ZONE”: Adjust the temperature for the
driver, front passenger and left and right
rear passenger se ats separately
(“4-ZONE” mode) ( → P.331)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting ■
Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.A
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336 5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) The temperature setting of each rear seat
can be changed independently.
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Rear center outlets and rear side
outlets
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent *
: If equipped
Air outlet layout and operations
NOTICE■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off. Heated steering wheel *
/seat
heaters/seat ventilators  Heated steering wheel Warms up the grip of the steering wheel
 Front seat heaters/Rear seat
heaters Warm up the seat upholstery
 Front seat ventilators/Rear seat
ventilators Maintain good ventilation by pulling air
through the seat upholstery
The Center Display and Rear Multi
Operation Panel/rear control
panel can be used to operate the
heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators as follows:

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Interior features ■
Center Display 
Main 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 touchpad sur-
face. The item can be adjusted by the amount
that you trace.
Trace operation cannot be used while driv-
ing. Center Display Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main menu
and move the cursor to to display
the shortcut buttons. Then, select
to display the heated steering
wheel/front seat heater/front seat venti-
lator control screen.
To display the rear seat heater/rear seat
ventilator control screen, select . (if
equipped)
 Rear Multi Operation Panel Touch “Climate” on the home screen to
display the air conditioning control
screen.( →
P.318 )
Touching the shortcut button on the
home screen will display operation but-
tons for the rear seat heaters and rear
seat ventilators.
 Rear control panel The rear seat heaters can be operated.
WARNING■
To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
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Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the phys ically challenged
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Persons with sensitive skin
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Persons who are fatigued
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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 (n eedles, nails, etc.)
into the seat. ■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Control screen A C

338 5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
levelThe seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
levelThe seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
(Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level *
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)
Automatic mode on/off indicatorsWhen 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 *
: Available on the front seat control
screen only 
Side screen
Display the air conditioning control
screen → P.329 Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature 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 front 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 le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Lo → OFF■
Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped) 
Rear air conditioning control screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature 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 rear seat ventilator fan
speed level Each time the switch is selected, the fan A
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Interior features speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Shortcut screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature levelEach time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed levelEach time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF■
Rear control panel (if equipped)
Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature levelThe seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi) Enables/Disables the automatic
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater
temperature level If this switch is select ed when the rear seat
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the
rear seat heater will turn off. ■
The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators wheel can be used
when
The power switch is in ON mode. ■
Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilato r fan speed becomes
higher according to the fan speed of the air
conditioning system. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)A
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A 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.
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Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary. B
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372 6-1. Maintenance and care
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) WARNING■
Precaution regarding the front
bumper (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+A)
If the paint of the fr ont bumper is chipped
or scratched, the Lexus Safety System+A
may not function correctly. If this occurs,
consult your Lexus dealer. ■
Precaution regarding the rear
bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the fo llowing systems may
not function correctly. If this occurs, con-
sult your Lexus dealer. ●
Lexus Safety System+A (if equipped)●
BSM●
RCTA●
PKSB
NOTICE■
To prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)●
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, in sect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface ●
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately. ●
To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels. ■
Cleaning the exterior lights ●
Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights. ●
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses. ■
When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged. ■
When using a high pressure car wash ●
When washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally. ●
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or re sin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
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Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.

3736-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care  Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
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Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or spon ge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
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When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior WARNING■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air vents, and
in the trunk. ( → P.64)
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( → P.29)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury. ■
Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE■
Cleaning detergents ●
Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steer-
ing wheel: Organic substances such as
benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic
solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats : Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances,
such as thinner, and cleaner that con-
tains alcohol
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Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.