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■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 power switch is
turned to ON.
●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. Pressing
“A/C” button or selecting “A/C” 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 de pending on the tem-
perature setting or the inside
temperature.
■Registering air condit ioning settings to
electronic keys (vehicles with driving
position memory)
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the power switch to ON
will recall that key’s registered air condi-
tioning settings.
●When the power switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electr onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.
●The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting when unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed.
* For details, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
■Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
●In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning
system is controlled as follows to priori-
tize fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning performance,
perform the following operations
• Turn off eco air conditioning mode ( P.279)
• Adjust the fan speed
•Turn off Eco drive mode
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” 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
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition- ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short pe riod of time imme-
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diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P.364
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch
operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.443)
■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, slide your finger up or
down.
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
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
hybrid system is off.
Air conditioning control screen
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: 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.274)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( P.281)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and front passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) ( P.283)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■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.274)
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and front passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
( P.283)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Select S-FLOW mode ( P.282)
■Side display (10.3-inch display
model)
Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
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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.283)
Select the air flow mode
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the wi ndshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.
■Eco air conditioning mode
When Eco drive mode is selected using the
driving mode select switch, eco air condi-
tioning mode turns on.
When a driving mode other than Eco drive
mode is selected, eco air conditioning
mode may turn off.
1Press the automatic mode switch or
select “AUTO” on the sub function
menu. ( P.279)
2
Adjust the temperature setting.
3
To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu.
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 condit ioning system to pre-
vent fog.
WARNING
■To prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the wind shield wiper de-icer
is on.
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Using automatic mode
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
2825-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the air-
flow is given to the front seats, reducing
the airflow and air conditioning effect
on the rear seats.
The following S-FLOW modes are
available:
Automatic S-FLOW mode
When a rear passenger is determined
to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW mode will
be automatically disabled.
The indicator will illuminate on the air con-
ditioning control screen when S-FLOW
mode is enabled.
To enable/disable S-FLOW mode and
enter manual S-FLOW mode, select the S-
FLOW mode switch ( P.280).
Manual S-FLOW mode
When the S-FLOW mode switch is
selected, S-FLOW mode will be manu-
ally enabled/disabled.
The indicator will illuminate on the air con-
ditioning control screen when S-FLOW
mode is enabled.
The system does not determine whether a
passenger is in the rear seats by the open-
ing and closing of a rear door, so S-FLOW mode cannot be automatically disabled.
To automatically disable S-FLOW mode by
opening and closing a rear door, switch to
automatic S-FLOW mode.
■S-FLOW air conditioning control
Operation of S-FLOW mode changes
according to the following conditions.
However, depending on the set tem-
perature and air conditioning load is
high, the operation may not change.
Driver seat priority:
• When the system determines there is no
passenger in the front passenger seat in
manual S-FLOW mode
• When the system determines there are no passengers in the front passenger
seat and rear seats in automatic S-
FLOW mode
The airflow to the front passenger seat and
rear seat stops and the front passenger
temperature display turns off.
Front seat priority:
When the system determines there are no
passengers in the rear seats
S-FLOW disabled:
When the system determines there is a
passenger in the rear seats
■Passenger presence determination in S-
FLOW mode
The system determines that there is a pas-
senger in any of the following situations.
If a passenger is judged to be in the vehicle,
the system will retain the judgment for a
certain amount of time after the power
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
S-FLOW mode
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Front passenger seat
• When the front passenger’s door is opened and closed
• When a passenger is sitting on the front passenger seat
• When the front passenger side seat belt
is fastened
• When the front passenger seat set tem- perature is changed
After only the front passenger side door is
opened and closed, when the vehicle is
driven at 20 km/h (12 mph) or more, the
system determines that there is no passen-
ger in the front passenger seat.
Rear seats
When a rear door is opened and closed
■Operation of automatic S-FLOW mode
When the system is operating in S-FLOW
mode, if a rear door is opened and then
closed, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To
enable S-FLOW mode, select the S-FLOW
mode switch. In this case, the system
switches to manual S-FLOW mode.
■Changing from manual S-FLOW mode
to automatic S-FLOW mode
1 Select the S-FLOW mode switch to dis-
able S-FLOW mode
2 Turn the power switch off.
3 After 60 minutes have elapsed, change
the power switch to ON.
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.279)
Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
Adjust the front passenger’s side
temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL”
mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or
down
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
Adjusting the temperature for
driver front and passenger seats
separately (“DUAL” mode)
Air outlet layout and operations
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1Open the outlet
2 Close the outlet
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
■Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defogger
from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.