2020 Lexus GS350 heater

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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display............................................312
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ......... 318
Rear air conditioning system.......................................... 329
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators................................... 332
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ......................... 337• Interior lights .......................... 338
• Personal lights....................... 338
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ............ 340• Glove box .................................341
• Console box ............................341
• Cup holders ........................... 342
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 343
Trunk features ............................. 344 5-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............ 346 • Sun visors ................................ 346
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 346
• Clock ........................................ 347
• Ashtrays................................... 347
• Power outlets ........................ 348
• Armrest.................................... 348
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades .......... 349
•Trunk storage extension ...................................351
• Coat hooks............................. 352
• Assist grips ............................. 352
Garage door opener ............... 353
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 362
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.................. 367
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements... 370
General maintenance.............. 372
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs.................................... 375
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care

27Pictorial index
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Seat heater switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Seat ventilator switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Remote Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 31 2
Intuitive parking assist switch
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Rear sunshade switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 349
Driving mode select switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Snow mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
TVD switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 295
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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Driving
Sport mode•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by co ntrolling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the meter.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier downshift timing than SPORT S mode in order to maintain
a high engine speed and provides faster gear changes. This mode also
changes the steering feel, suspension control and VDIM control, making it
suitable for powerful sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the meter.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. To improve air conditioning performance, per-
form the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode ( P. 320)
●Adjust the fan speed ( P. 319)
●Turn off Eco drive mode
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operatio n and fan speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive
mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to assist heat-
ing performance.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and customized mode
If the engine switch is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or customized mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch display only)
When the driving mode is changed, the sele cted driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. ( P. 316)
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5Interior features
5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ........................................... 312
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditio ning system .......... 318
Rear air conditioning system ..........................................329
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/seat
ventilators ...................................332
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.......................... 337• Interior lights ......................... 338
• Personal lights ...................... 338 5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ............340
• Glove box ................................ 341
• Console box............................ 341
• Cup holders ........................... 342
• Auxiliary boxes ..................... 343
Trunk features ............................. 344
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 346 • Sun visors ................................ 346
• Vanity mirrors ....................... 346
• Clock ........................................ 347
• Ashtrays ................................... 347
• Power outlets.........................348
• Armrest ....................................348
•Rear sunshade/rear door sunshades........... 349
•Trunk storage
extension .................................. 351
• Coat hooks ............................. 352
• Assist grips.............................. 352
Garage door opener ...............353

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ning system and defogger
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Select the air flow to the feet an d operate the windshield defogger
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
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Function on/off indicators on the option control screen
Display the option control screen ( P. 321)
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Set eco air conditioning mode ( P. 327)
Air conditioning and heater output is limited to prioritize fuel economy.
Adjust the temperature for the driver ’s and front passenger’s seats sepa-
rately (DUAL mode) ( P. 319)
Set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select the air flow mode
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Select the air flow mode
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Display the rear air conditioning operation screen ( P. 322)
Adjust the temperature for the driver ’s, front passenger’s and rear seats
(  P. 329) separately (3-ZONE mode) ( P. 319)
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the
screen button, and then press the Re mote Touch knob or the “ENTER” but-
ton of Remote Touch to enter the selected function.
Control screen
Without rear air conditioning systemWith rear air conditioning system
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3235-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Press or select “AUTO” on the control screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically switches between outside air and recir-
culated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting. ( P. 319)
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
Air outlets and fan speed for the driver an d passenger seats may be adjusted sepa-
rately depending on the temperature setting.
When the front seat heaters and ventilat ors/rear seat heaters are set to AUTO
mode, the system is operated automatically according to the set temperature, out-
side temperature, etc.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
Air conditioning control
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3255-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Select on the control screen to disp lay the rear air conditioning control
screen.
■Using the automatic mode
Select “REAR AUTO” on the screen.
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and speed will be set auto-
matically.
When the rear seat heaters are set to automatic mode, the system is operated
automatically according to the set te mperature, outside temperature, etc.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, select “REAR OFF”.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Select to increase the temperature and to decrease the tempera-
ture.
The air conditioning system switches be tween individual and simultaneous modes
each time “3-ZONE” on the control screen is selected.
■Disabling the switches on the rear armrest.
Select .
Rear seat heater switches ( P. 333) are also locked.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow mode.
Changing the rear seat settings (with rear air conditioning system)
Air outlets
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ning system and defogger
■Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.
■Registering air conditioning settings to electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic ke y and turning the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode will recall that key’s re gistered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine switch is turned off, the current air conditioning settings will automat-
ically be registered to the electronic key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
●The system may not operate correctly if more th an one electronic key is in the vicinity or
if the smart access system with push-button start is used to unlock a passenger door.
●Settings for the electronic key and the corresponding door can be changed. Contact
your Lexus dealer.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accordin g to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after is pressed.
Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidi ty 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 recirculated air mode is used.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from enteri ng the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
Front center outlets and front side
outletsRear seat outlets
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