
2605-3. Using the air conditioning system
5-3.Using the air conditioning system
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Left-hand side temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Right-hand side temp erature control switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers switch
■Adjusting the temperature
Operate the temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease  the temperature.
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or 
heated air.
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, then select “Climate” to dis-
play the air conditioning control screen. ( P.255)
The air conditioning system can be displa yed and operated on the side display.
Air conditioning controls
A
B
C
D
E
F
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5
Interior features
■Setting the fan speed
Operate the fan speed control switch 
upwards to increase the fan speed and 
downwards to decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
 P.263
■Switching between outside air and 
recirculated air modes
Operate the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch upwards or downwards.
The mode changes as follows each 
time the switch is operated.
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 early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture 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 15 to 60 minutes. The operation time 
changes according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if 
equipped)
 P.265
■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.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a 
default mode when the engine switch 
ON mode 
●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. 

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5
Interior features
●The meaning of each symbol on the label 
are as follows:
■Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) 
can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P.405)
■Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote 
Touch, select the button on the screen.
 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.
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system 
lubricant type
Requires registered techni-
cian to service air condi-
tioning system
Flammable refrigerant
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system 
on longer than necessary when the 
engine 
■When repairing/replacing parts of 
the air conditioning system
Have repair/replace ment performed by 
your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air 
conditioning system, such as the evapo-
rator, is to be re placed, it must be 
replaced with a new one.
Air conditioning control screen
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Interior features
tion. If this is the case, you may need 
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe 
device to reach the “Learn” or 
“Smart” button on the garage door 
opener motor.
■Programming HomeLink®
Steps 1 through  3 must be performed 
within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be 
completed.
1 Press and release the HomeLink
® 
button you want to program and 
check that the HomeLink
® indica-
tor light flashes (orange).
2 Point the remote  control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view 
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) 
from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light in 
view while programming.
3 Program a device.
Programming a device other than 
an entry gate (for  U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold the remote control 
transmitter button until the 
HomeLink
® indicator light changes 
from slowly flashing orange to rapidly 
flashing green (rolling code) or contin-
uously lit green (fixed code), then 
release the button.
Programming an entry gate (for 
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a 
device in the Canadian market
Press and release the remote control 
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink
® 
indicator light changes from slowly 
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing 
(green) (rolling code) or continuously 
lit (green) (fixed code).
4 Test the HomeLink
® operation by 
pressing the newly programmed 
button and observing the indicator 
light:
 Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has 
completed. The garage door or 
other device should operate when a 
HomeLink
® button is pressed and  

4088-2. Customization
*1: If equipped
*2:LC500
*3: LC500h
■LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (P.207)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P.200)
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)*1 ( P.231)
Driving support display (Lane dis-
play)OnOffO
Driving support display (Driving 
assist)OnOffO
Driving support display (Compass)OnOffO
Driving support display (Audio)OnOffO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Lane centering functionOffOnO
Steering assistOnOffO
Alert sensitivityStandardHighO
Vehicle sway warningOnOffO
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityStandardLowOHigh
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)OnOffO
Adjust alert timingMiddleFarONear
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)OnOffO
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)OnOffO
Outside rear view mirror indicator 
brightnessBrightDimO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized settingABC
ABC
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ABC 

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Vehicle specifications
■Wireless remote control (P.108)
■Driving position memory ( P.127)
■Outside rear view mirrors ( P.135)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOffO
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door 
unlocked in one  step, both side 
doors unlocked  in two steps
Both side doors 
unlocked in one  step
OO
Trunk unlocking operationPress and hold (short)
One short press
O
Push twice
Press and hold  (long)
Off
Alarm (panic mode)OnOffO
Reservation lockOnOffOO
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting the door linking driving 
position memory with door unlock 
operation
Driver’s doorBoth side doorsO
Driver’s seat slide movement when 
exiting the vehicleFullOffOOPartial
Steering wheel movementTilt only
Telescopic only
OOTilt & telescopic
Off
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Automatic mirror folding and 
extending operationLinked to the 
locking/unlock- ing of the doorsOff
OLinked to operation 
of the engine switch  
ABC
ABC
ABC 

436Alphabetical index
Instrument panel light control ................85
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor).........................231 Blind Spot Monitor function................. 235
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function....... 237
C
Care ...................................................... 286, 289Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287
Exterior ...........................................................286
Interior .............................................................289
Seat belts........................................................289
Cargo capacity.............................................. 150
Cargo hooks ................................................. 275
Center Display ............................................. 254
Chains ................................................................251
Child restraint system................................... 44 Fixed with a LATCH system .................... 51
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 48
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 39
Points to remember .................................... 44
Riding with children ..................................... 44
Types of child restraint system installation  method ........................................................... 45
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 53
Child safety ....................................................... 44 12-volt battery precautions ......... 312, 375
Airbag precautions...................................... 33
Child restraint system................................. 45
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautions................................................268
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Power window lock switch.....................139
Power window precautions ...................139
Removed electronic key battery precau- tions .................................................................331
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 44
Trunk precautions .........................................114
Cleaning.............................................. 286, 289 Aluminum wheels ...................................... 287 Exterior........................................................... 286
Interior ............................................................ 289
Radar sensor ..................................... 194, 233
Seat belts ....................................................... 289
Clock ........................................................ 82, 277
Coat hooks..................................................... 278
Condenser ..................................................... 309
Console box ...................................................274
Console box light .........................................274
Cooling system.............................................308 Engine overheating....................... 376, 379
Hybrid system overheating ................. 380
Cornering lights ............................................ 183
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Cup holder ......................................................274
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .............................. 405
D
Daytime running light system .................... 181
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors.......................261
Rear window ..................................................261
Windshield ......................................................261
Differential ...................................................... 392
Dimension ...................................................... 386
Dinghy towing.................................................. 151
Display BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................231
Drive information ......................................... 88
Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-
speed range ................................................214
Energy monitor ..............................................98
Head-up display............................................ 93
Intuitive parking assist .............................. 225
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .................. 210
Multi-information display ..........................86
Warning message .................................... 356
Distance ............................................................. 88 

Alphabetical index437
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 296
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 271
Door lockDoors.................................................................. 110
Smart access system with push-button start ....................................................................117
Wireless remote control......................... 108
Door pockets ................................................ 273
Doors ................................................................... 110 Automatic door lock ing and unlocking 
system ............................................................. 113
Door glasses ................................................. 138
Door lock.......................................................... 110
Open door warning buzz er .............111, 113
Outside rear view mirrors ......................135
Drive info 1/Drive info 2 .............................. 88
Drive information ........................................... 88
Driver’s seat position memory ................. 127 Driving position memory......................... 127
Memory recall function ............................ 129
Power easy access system ..................... 127
Drive-start control ........................................143
Driving................................................................ 142 Break-in tips ................................................... 143
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving mode select switch .................. 224
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................... 248
Procedures ..................................................... 142
Winter drive tips.........................................250
Driving mode select switch ..................... 224
Driving position memory Power easy access system ..................... 127
DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) .............. 243
Dynamic radar cruise control with full- speed range.................................................. 214Warning message......................................222
Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) .............. 243
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake Sys- tem) ................................................................ 243
Eco drive mode ............................................ 224 Eco Driving Indicator.................................... 80
Eco Driving Indicator Light ........................ 80
EDR (Event data recorder) ........................... 8
Elapsed time ..................................................... 88
Electric motor (traction motor) ................ 62
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .......................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 348
Electronically Controlled Brake System  (ECB) ............................................................ 243
Electronic key ................................................ 106 Battery-saving function.............................. 119
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
Replacing the battery .............................. 330
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds................... 347
If a warning light turns on....................... 347
If a warning message is displayed .... 356
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ... 369
If the electronic key does not operate properly ....................................................... 367
If the engine will not start........................363
If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 366
If the hybrid system will not start ........364
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..........................................................................339
If you have a flat tire ..................................362
If you lose your keys ................................ 366
If you think something is wrong..........345
If your vehicle becomes stuck .............382
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an  emergency ................................................ 338
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......341
If your vehicle overheats ............376, 379
Emergency flashers .................................... 338
Energy monitor ............................................... 98
Engine ACCESSORY mode.................... 155, 159
Compartment............................................. 304
Engine switch ................................................ 152