2021 Lexus LC500C air condition

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Interior features
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)
■Side displayDisplay the heated steering wheel
(if equipped)/seat heaters/seat
ventilators control screen
( P.241)
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.238)
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 de-icer will automatically
turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
■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 drive mode other than Eco drive
mode is selected, eco air conditioning
mode may turn off.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode. Pollen is removed
from the air and the air flows to the upper
part of the body.
Usually the system will automatically turn
off after approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
In order to prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up when the outside air is cold, the
dehumidification function may operate or
the outside/recirculated air mode may not
switch to (recirculated air) mode.
Pollen is filtered even if the micro dust and
pollen filter is turned off.
1Press the automatic mode switch
or select “AUTO” on the sub func-
tion menu. ( P.235)
2
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to switch to automatic
air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
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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 windshield wiper de-icer
is on.
Using automatic mode

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3Adjust the temperature setting.
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To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu. ( P.235)
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
according 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.
●When the soft top roof is opened, the fan
speed and air outlets may be automati-
cally changed according to the sunlight
or vehicle speed.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor detects fog on the windshield and
controls the air conditioning system to pre-
vent fog.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects
exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically 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.
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.235)
 Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
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
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode)
Air outlet layout and operations

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according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the air flow direction and
opening/closing the air outlets
Center/side
1
Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2
Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
Above the glove box
1
Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2
Move the knob to the most outside position to close the vent
■If an object falls into the air outlet above
the glove box
Remove the panel inside the glove box to
take out the object. ( P.296)
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.

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*: If equipped
Heated steering wheel*/seat
h
eaters/seat ventila-
tors/neck heaters*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good air flow on the seat
upholstery by sucking air into the seats
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select
on the sub menu ( P.235) to dis-
play the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors control screen.
 Neck heaters
Warm up the head restraints near
the neck by blowing the warm air
from the air outlet on the head
restraints
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select
on the sub menu ( P.235) to dis-
play the neck heaters control
screen.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel, se ats or neck heaters
when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■To prevent burns and fire
Do not put fingers or foreign matters into
the air outlets or intake vents. Doing so
may cause burns or fire.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (n eedles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent damage to the neck heat-
ers
Do not block the air outlets or intake
vents of the neck heaters. If the air outlets
or intake vents become blocked, heat is
accumulated and the neck heaters may
be damaged.

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Interior features
■Main display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
Except the neck heaters
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.
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator ca n be adjusted in 3
levels.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is disp layed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature le vel is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
Neck heaters
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Control screen
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Adjust the neck heater fan speed
level
The neck heater can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the neck heater is operated, the fan
speed level is displayed on the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.
: Left-hand side neck heater
: Right-hand side neck heater
■Side display
Display the air conditioning control
screen ( P.235)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Lo  Off
■The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators wheel can be used
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed may
become higher according to the fan speed
of the air conditioning system.
■Customization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto-
matic mode and the automatic mode set-
tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.367)
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WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
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Interior features
*: : If equipped
■Location of the neck heater air out-
let
■Adjusting the air flow direction
WARNING
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Location and operation of the
neck heaters
* air outlet

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Interior features
1Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.
Press the button to close.
2Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the tail
lights are on.
■Using the auxiliary box
Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in
the auxiliary box.
To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.
Console box/auxiliary box
WARNING
■When closing the console box
Take care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the console
box
●Do not pull the knob while sliding the
armrest.
●Do not apply excessive force to the
armrest.
Cup holder
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than a cup
or beverage can in the cup holder. Even
when the lid is closed, items must not be
stored in the cup holder.
Other items may be thrown out of the
holder in the event of an accident or sud-
den braking, causing injury. If possible,
cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cup holder
and air conditioning control switches
●Do not apply excessive force to the
cup holder.
●Take care when placing a tall bottle in
the cup holder. When the bottle is
taken out or the brakes are suddenly
applied, the bottle may hit the air con-
ditioning control switches, causing
damage to the switches or parts of the
air conditioning system.