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■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with rear air conditioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and automati-
cally switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is touched.
■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 accu-
mulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the
vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior
to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be dela yed for a short period of time immediately
after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 490
■Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the air
conditioning system is attached to the hood at
the location shown in the following illustration.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires registered technician to ser-
vice air conditioning system
Flammable refrigerant
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■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode sw itch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 584)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence 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.
■To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers are on.
●Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars
when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
■When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have repair/replacement performed by your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air con-
ditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be replaced, it must be replaced with a
new one.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover th e air outlets. Other-
wise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing
the windshield defoggers from defogging.
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■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “” on the “TEMP” button to in crease the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Touch on the climate screen to di splay the option control screen. (P. 385)
If the “A/C” indicator is tu rned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and “ ” to decrease the fan
speed.
Press the “OFF” button to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
Press .
The air flow mode change as follows each time is pressed.
: Air flows to the upper body.
: Air flows to the upper body and feet.
: Air flows to the feet.
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
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■Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
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 are maintained.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■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 fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
Air conditioning controls
Air outlets
1
2
3
1
2
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■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 automat-
ically 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 passenger door.
Settings for the electronic key and th e corresponding door can be changed.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioni ng system on longer than necessary when the engine is
off.
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●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
●The heated steering wheel will automati cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
●If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering wheel off and
then press the switch again. If the indica tor light still flashes, a malfunction may be
occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
■Front seat
Turns the seat heater on
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the seat becomes.
■Rear seat (if equipped)
For left second seat
For right second seat
High heating temperature
Low heating temperature
To turn on the seat heater, press “HI”
or “LO”.
The indicator light on “HI” or “LO”
switch indicates that the seat heater
is on.
Off
To turn off, press “OFF”.
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Seat heaters (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
5
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Heats the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
warmer the airflow becomes.
Blows air from the seat
The indicator light comes on.
The higher the number of dots, the
stronger the airflow becomes.
The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
Seat heaters and ventilators (if equipped)
1
2
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■Stowing the luggage cover
Push the case while pressing the
lock release button.
Vehicles without rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten one
side only.
Vehicles with rear automatic air con-
ditioning system: Shorten both sides.
Push the case until it locks.
Check that the lock release button
can be seen.
Vehicles without a rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten one
side only.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air
conditioning system: Shorten both
sides.
Secure the luggage cover with
luggage cover restraining bands.
Check that luggage cover and lug-
gage cover restraining bands are
secured.
Fold over the cover and the sub
cover.
Lock release button
1
Lock releasebutton
2
3
4