2020 LEXUS LS500H Owners Manual

3135-1. Remote Touch/Display
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Interior features
Touch to turn the screen off.
Press the buttun to display the
home screen.
Touch to adjust the brightness of
the screen.
Touch to display the automatic
screen transition settings screen.
Touch to lock the Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel.
■Auto screen change settings
screenTouch to turn the automatic screen
transition function on/off.
Touch to set whether the screen will
transition to the home screen or
turn off when the automatic screen
transition function operates.
Touch to set the amount of time
(10/30/60/120 seconds) the Rear
Multi Operation Panel must be idle before the automatic screen transi-
tion function operates.
When the screen is off, press the
button to turn the screen on and display
the previously disp
layed screen. Press
again to display the home screen.
■Unlocking the Rear Multi Opera-
tion Panel
Touch and hold until the unlock sta-
tus indicators ( ) are completely illu-
minated to unlock the Rear Multi
Operation Panel.
■Operating the Rear Multi Operation
Panel
●When operating the Rear Multi Opera-
tion Panel, only use the tip of a finger. The
Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be
operated with a fingernail, pen, etc.
●Use only one finger when operating the
Rear Multi Operation Panel. The Rear
Multi Operation Panel cannot be oper-
ated with multiple fingers.
●When the engine swit ch is changed to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
if a hand object, liquid or foreign matter is
touching the Rear Multi Operation Panel,
it may not operate correctly. In this case,
remove anything touching the Rear Multi
Operation Panel and wait for approxi-
mately 30 seconds be fore operating it
again.
If the Rear Multi Operation Panel still
cannot be operated normally, press and
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3145-1. Remote Touch/Display
hold the button to turn the Rear
Multi Operation Panel off, and then press
the button again to turn it back
on and operate it.
●In the following situations, the Rear Multi
Operation Panel may not operate prop-
erly:
• If wearing gloves during operation, non
response may occur.
• If a wet hand is used to operate the Rear Multi Operation Panel.
• If a screen cover or coating is applied to on the Rear Multi Operation Panel.
• If the Rear Multi Operation Panel is dirty
or has liquid attached to it, incorrect
operation or non-response may occur.
• If the Rear Multi Operation Panel
receives electro magnetic waves, incor-
rect operation or non-response may
occur.
• If a mobile phone or other wireless com- munication device brought near the Rear
Multi Operation Panel.
●If the a metal object, such as the follow-
ing, is touching or covering the Rear
Multi Operation Panel:
• Coins
• Keys
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Magnetic isolation cards
• Metallic foil, such as the inner packaging of a cigarette box
• Disposable heat packs
• Discs, such as a CD or DVD, Cables, such as a USB cable
• Mobile devices, such as smartphones, mobile phones, tablets, etc.
●Make sure to keep the Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel clean. If the Rear Multi Oper-
ation Panel is dirty, it may not operate
correctly. (When cleaning the Rear Multi
Operation Panel, turn the screen off to
avoid unexpected operation.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the Rear Multi
Operation Panel
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
Rear Multi Operation Panel.
●Keep the Rear Multi Operation Panel
free of liquids, such as drinks or rain, as
they may cause a short circuit.
●Do not sit on or set heavy objects on
the Rear Multi Operation Panel.
●Do not push the Rear Multi Operation
Panel with a strong force or use a
sharp pointed object to operate the
panel.

3155-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
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Interior features
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select .
The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.
■Changing Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen between
front/rear (vehicles with 4-ZONE
climate control)
Select “Rear” to display the rear air
conditioning system screen.
Select “Front” to display the front air condi-
tioning system screen.
■When using the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated
on the sub function menu or option control
screen. ( P.320)
■Automatic air conditioning system
( P.317, 327)
The temperature can be adjusted inde-
pendently for each seat.
■Seat heaters and ventilators (if
equipped) ( P.330)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
■Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.330)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-
Lexus Climate Concierge
The seat heaters (if equipped), seat
ventilators (if equipped) and heated
steering wheel (if equipped) are
each automatically controlled
according to the set temperature of
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main
menu and move the cursor to
to display the climate control short-
cut buttons. Then, select to dis-
play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
ciergeOperation of each system

3165-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
■Passenger detection functions
●When a passenger is detected in the
front passenger seat, the seat heater and
ventilator will operate automatically.
●When a passenger is detected in a rear
seat, the seat heater and ventilator will
operate automatically. (vehicles with
4-ZONE climate control)
■Seat heater/ventilator operation
When automatic mode is selected using the
seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger
detection is not performed.
■Rear seat heater operation (vehicles
with power rear seat)
The rear seat heaters are not controlled by
the Lexus Climate Concierge.

3175-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
5-3.Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Fan speed increases switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Right-hand side temp erature control switch
■Adjusting the temperature
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.■Setting the fan speed
Operate the switch to increase the
fan speed and the switch to
decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
Front 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 to display the main menu and
move the cursor to to display the climate control shortcut buttons. Then,
select to display the air conditioning control screen.
The air conditioning system can be displa yed and operated on the side display.
Air conditioning controls
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3185-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Changing the air flow mode
 P.320
■Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is pressed.
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 quickly, turn the air flow and tem-
perature 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 a while. The operation time changes
according to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
 P.323
■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.
●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.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the
vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake mode be set to outside air
mode and the fan speed to any setting
except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-
porarily is recommended in preventing
dirty air from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to cool the vehicle when the
outside air temperature is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch depending on the tem-
perature setting or the inside
temperature.

3195-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Registering air conditioning settings to
electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that
key’s registered air conditioning settings.
●When the engine 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 electronic 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, contact
your Lexus dealer.
*: The doors that can recall the driving
position 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 sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restri ct 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.320)
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.292)
■When the outside temperature falls to
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “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 period of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode or with the
micro dust and pollen filter on.
●When parking, the system automatically
switches to outside air mode to encour-
age better air circulation throughout the
vehicle, helping to reduce odors that
occur when starting the vehicle.
■Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated
using voice commands. For details, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.402
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.470)
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.

3205-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■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 (if equipped)
: 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.315)
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(  P.324)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
NOTICE
■To prevent 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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