
2485-3. 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 temp erature control switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
■Adjusting the temperature
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease the temperature.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automati
cally 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.243)
The air conditioning system can be displa yed and operated on the side display.
Air conditioning controls
A
B
C
D
E
F
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2495-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
■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.251
■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/reci rculated 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.253
■When the outside temperature exceeds
75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning
power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air
mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a
default mode when the engine switch
ON mode
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode
at any time by pressing the outside/recir-
culated air mode switch.
■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-
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2515-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
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/sea t 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-
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference
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.
■When the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir-
ror surfaces, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
engine
Air conditioning control screen
BE
A
B
C
D
E
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3948-2. Customization
*1: If equipped
*2:LC500
*3: LC500h
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (P.196)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.189)
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*1 ( P.220)
Driving support display (Lane dis-
play)OnOffO
Driving support display (Driving
assist)OnOffO
Driving support display (Compass)OnOffO
Driving support display (Audio)OnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOffOnO
Steering assistOnOffO
Alert sensitivityStandardHighO
Vehicle sway warningOnOffO
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityStandardLowOHigh
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOffO
Adjust alert timingMiddleFarONear
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)OnOffO
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)OnOffO
Outside rear view mirror indicator
brightnessBrightDimO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
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ABC

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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P.104)
■Driving position memory ( P.122)
■Steering wheel ( P.127)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.129)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOffO
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in one step, both side
doors unlocked in two steps
Both side doors
unlocked in one step
OO
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
O
Push twice
Press and hold (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOffO
Reservation lockOnOffOO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking driving
position memory with door unlock
operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doorsO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Auto tilt away functionTilt only
Telescopic only
OOTilt & telescopic
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
OLinked to operation
of the engine switch
ABC
ABC
ABC
ABC

Alphabetical index421
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 226
C
Care ........................................................274, 277Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Seat belts.........................................................277
Cargo capacity...............................................144
Cargo hooks ................................................. 262
Center Display ............................................. 242
Chains .............................................................. 239
Child restraint system................................... 43 Fixed with a LATCH system ..................50
Fixed with a seat belt....................................47
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 38
Points to remember .................................... 43
Riding with children ..................................... 43
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 44
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 52
Child safety ....................................................... 43 12-volt battery precautions ...... 300, 363
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 44
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................ 255
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................133
Power window precautions ...................133
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................319
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 43
Trunk precautions ........................................ 110
Cleaning................................................274, 277 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 275
Exterior ........................................................... 274
Interior ..............................................................277
Radar sensor......................................186, 222 Seat belts ........................................................ 277
Clock ................................................................ 264
Coat hooks..................................................... 265
Condenser ..................................................... 297
Console box ....................................................261
Console box light ..........................................261
Cooling system............................................. 296 Engine overheating...................... 364, 366
Hybrid system overheating .................. 367
Cornering lights ............................................. 175
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Cup holder .......................................................261
Current fuel consumption .......................... 85
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features ................................391
D
Daytime running light system ................... 173
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors..................... 249
Rear window ................................................ 249
Windshield .................................................... 249
Differential ...................................................... 378
Dimension ...................................................... 372
Dinghy towing.................................................145
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................220
Drive information ..........................................85
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range ..............................................203
Energy monitor ..............................................95
Head-up display............................................90
Intuitive parking assist ................................214
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 199
Multi-information display ..........................84
Warning message ..................................... 344
Distance ............................................................. 85
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 284
Door courtesy lights ................................... 258

422Alphabetical index
Door lockDoors................................................................ 106
Smart access system with push-button start ................................................................... 113
Wireless remote control......................... 104
Door pockets ................................................ 260
Doors ................................................................. 106 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking
system ........................................................... 109
Door glasses .................................................. 132
Door lock........................................................ 106
Open door warning bu zzer .......107, 109
Outside rear view mirrors ...................... 129
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 85
Drive information ........................................... 85
Driver’s seat position memory ................. 122 Driving position memory......................... 122
Memory recall function ............................ 123
Drive-start control ........................................ 137
Driving................................................................136 Break-in tips ................................................... 137
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................... 213
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 236
Procedures .....................................................136
Winter drive tips......................................... 238
Driving mode select switch .......................213
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 232
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range................................................ 203Warning message.........................................211
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 232
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ..................................................................231
Eco drive mode ..............................................213
Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 78
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 78
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 85
Electric motor (tractio n motor) .................. 61 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 232
Warning light ...............................................336
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ..............................................................231
Electronic key .................................................102 Battery-saving function.............................. 115
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
Replacing the battery ................................ 318
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds...................335
If a warning light turns on.......................335
If a warning message is displayed ..... 344
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................................................... 355
If the engine will not start......................... 351
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................354
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .......................................................................... 327
If you have a flat tire ................................. 350
If you lose your keys .................................354
If you think something is wrong..........333
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............370
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
If your vehicle needs to be towed .....329
If your vehicle overheats ........... 364, 366
Emergency flashers .................................... 326
Energy monitor ............................................... 95
Engine ACCESSORY mode..................... 148, 152
Compartment.............................................. 292
Engine switch ................................................ 146
Fuel pump shut off system.....................334
Hood ............................................................... 290
How to start the engine ........................... 146
How to start the hybrid system............ 149
Identification number ............................... 372

424Alphabetical index
Refueling ..........................................................182
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 80
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 334
Fuses ...................................................................319
G
Garage door opener ................................. 266
Gauges ............................................................... 80
Glove box ....................................................... 260
Glove box light ............................................. 260
Grocery bag hooks .................................... 262
H
Headlights ........................................................ 173 Automatic High Beam system.............. 176
Light switch ..................................................... 173
Replacing light bulbs................................ 324
Headlights aim .............................................. 323
Head restraints ...............................................125
Head-up display.............................................. 90
Heated steering wheel .. ............................ 255
Heaters Air conditioning system.......................... 248
Heated steering wheel............................ 255
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 249
Seat heaters .................................................. 255
High-voltage components ......................... 64
Hill-start assist control ............................... 232
Hood ................................................................. 290 Open ...............................................................290
Pop Up Hood ................................................ 36
Hooks Cargo hooks................................................ 262
Coat hooks ................................................... 265
Grocery bag hooks ................................. 262
Retaining hooks (floor mat)......................22
Horn .................................................................... 127
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location............................................................. 64
Specification ................................................. 374
Warning message........................................ 67 Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
..............................................................................67
Hybrid system .................................................... 61 Emergency shut off system...................... 67
Energy monitor/consumption screen95
EV drive mode............................................. 153
High voltage components ....................... 64
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 94
Hybrid system precautions...................... 64
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................236
If the hybrid system will not start ........352
Overheating ................................................. 367
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 149
Regenerative braking ................................. 62
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 149
Vehicle proximity noti fication system. 63
Hybrid System Indicator.............................. 94
Hybrid transmission....................................... 161 M mode ........................................................... 166
Paddle shift switches .......................165, 166
Snow mode.................................................... 165
I
I/M test ............................................................ 287
IdentificationEngine.............................................................. 372
Vehicle ............................................................ 372
Ignition switch (engine switch).................146 Auto power off function........................... 149
Changing the engine switch modes . 148
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the engine ..................................... 146
Ignition switch (power switch) .................149
Auto power off function........................... 152
Changing the power switch modes . 152
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................................................326
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 149
Illuminated entry system ........................... 258
Immobilizer system........................................ 69
Indicators ............................................................76