2021 LEXUS RX450h display

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RX450hLeft-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch
Off switch
Fan speed decreases switch
Fan speed increases switch
DUAL switch
Right-hand side temp erature control switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Air flow mode switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch
Windshield defogger switch
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, then select to display the
air conditioning control screen.
Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The air conditioning system can be displayed
and operated on the side display.
Air conditioning controls
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■Main control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen. : Display the air co nditioning 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
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
hybrid system is off.
■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 sys-
tem, such as the evaporator, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new
one.
Air conditioning control screen
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Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
( P.312)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the “A/C” display is turned off, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver
and passenger seats separately (“DUAL”
mode) ( P.313)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
Vehicles with 3-ZONE climate con-
trol
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen. : Display the air conditioning 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.
“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off
(  P.312)
“OFF”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification
function
If the “A/C” display is turned off, the system
will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
“3-ZONE”: Adjust the temperature for the
driver, front passenger and rear passenger
seats separately (“3-ZONE” mode)
(  P.313)
: Set eco air conditioning mode
■Option control screen
Select on the sub menu to display
the option control screen.
The functions can be switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the screen.
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■Side display
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.313)
Select the air flow mode
Vehicles with 3-ZONE climate con-
trol
Adjust the left side seat tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting Adjust the right side seat tempera-
ture setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver,
passenger and rear seats sepa-
rately (“3-ZONE” mode)
(
P.313)
Select the air flow mode
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after a while.
■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 a while.
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.
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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.
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While operating, illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.
Select on the center display
and switch the airflow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats
■Operation of automatic airflow control
●In order to maintain a comfortable inte-
rior, airflow may be directed to seats
without passengers immediately after the
hybrid system is started and at other
times depending on the outside tempera-
ture.
●After the hybrid system is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or enter/exit
the vehicle, the system cannot accurately
detect the presence of passengers and
automatic airflow control will not oper-
ate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched to
directing airflow to only the front seats,
when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-
matically direct airflow to all seats.
■To return to automa tic airflow control
1 With the indicator off, turn the power
switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn
the power switch to ON.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.308)
 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.
Vehicles with 3-ZONE climate con-
trol
To turn on the “3-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:
 Select “3-ZONE” on the sub func-
tion menu. ( P.308)
 Select “3-ZONE” on the option
control screen.
 Adjust a passenger seat tempera-
ture setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “3-ZONE” mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately
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■Center Display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting Select the rear seats air flow mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
Adjust the rear seats temperature
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.
“Rear off”: Turn the rear seats fan off
“Rear AUTO”: Set the rear seats automatic
mode on/off (
P.316)
: Disables operation of the rear air
conditioning system using the Rear air con-
ditioning system control panel
Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system (RX450hL)
The air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
The rear air conditioning system
can be operated using the Center
Display and rear air conditioning
system control panel.
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 rear air conditioning
control screen.
Rear air conditioning control
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■Rear air conditioning system control panelAdjust the rear seats fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the OFF switch to turn the fan off.
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
Select the air flow mode
OFF switch
AUTO button
When the function is on, the indicat or illuminates on the control screen.
Center Display
1 Select “Rear AUTO” on the sub
function menu. ( P.315)
2 To stop the operat ion, select “Rear
off” on the sub function menu.
( P.315)
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.Rear air conditioning system control
panel
1 Press “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning system control panel.
2 To stop the operation, select “OFF”
on the rear air conditioning system
control panel.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
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than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing 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 “Rear AUTO” is selected or
“AUTO” is touched.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
The temperature setting of the rear
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:
 When the “3-ZONE” indicator is
off: Adjust the driv er’s seat tempera-
ture.
Adjust the temperature setting of each
rear seat using the Center Display or rear
air conditioning system control panel.
 Adjust the temperature setting of
rear seats using the Center Display
(rear air conditioning control
screen) or rear air conditioning sys-
tem control panel.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Adjusting the position of and opening
and closing the air outlets
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent
Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats
Air outlets
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.