2345-3. Using the air conditioning system
■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
automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside tem-
perature.
■Registering air condit ioning settings to
electronic keys
●Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the engine switch to ON
will recall that key’s registered air condi-
tioning 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 electr onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock the
passenger 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 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 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 condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations:
●Turn off eco air conditioning mode
( P.235)
●Adjust the fan speed
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.203)
■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
system. 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-
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 fresh air intake mode to
encourage better air circulation through-
out 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 SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
P.296
■Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.
394Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A
A/C ................................................................... 232Air conditioning filter ............................... 296
Automatic air conditioning system ... 232
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 237
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................218 Function ............................................................218
Warning light .................................................315
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) .............219
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) .............219
Active roll bar .................................................. 38 Package tray ................................................... 40
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 219
Airbags ............................................................... 29 Airbag operating conditions..................... 31
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................... 41
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 29
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ........... 31
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 29
SRS warning light ........................................315
Air conditioning filter ................................. 296
Air conditioning system ............................ 232 Air conditioning filter ............................... 296
Automatic air conditioning system ... 232
Micro dust and pollen filter................... 237
Alarm Alarm .................................................................. 65
Warning buzzer ........................................... 314
Anchor brackets ..............................................47
Antennas (smart access system with push- button start) ................................................. 103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................218 Function ............................................................218
Warning light .................................................315
Approach warning........................................199 Automatic headlight leveling system ....162
Automatic High Beam ................................164
Automatic light control system................. 161
Automatic transmission ............................. 150
M mode ........................................................... 155
Paddle shift switches .......................154, 155
Snow mode.................................................... 154
Auxiliary net................................................... 246
Average fuel economy................................. 80
Average vehicle speed ................................ 80
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 303
Battery.............................................................. 279 Battery checking ........................................ 279
If the battery is discharged .................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 223
Replacing .......................................................336
Warning light .................................................314
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 209 Blind Spot Monitor function ...................213
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ........ 215
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 159
Fluid...................................................................354
Parking brake ................................................157
Warning light ......................................314, 318
Warning message ..................................... 324
Brake assist ......................................................218
Break-in tips..................................................... 137
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 78
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 209 Blind Spot Monitor function ...................213
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ........ 215
C
Care .......................................................258, 262Aluminum wheels ......................................259