2022 LEXUS RX450h heater

18Pictorial index
Cruise control switch............................................................................................P.236
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ......................................................................P.229
Talk switch
*
Phone switch*
*
: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Remote Touch
*1......................................................................................................P.292
Driving mode select switch ................................................................................. P.276
VSC OFF switch.................................................................................................... P.280
EV drive mode switch ............................................................................................ P.187
Wireless charger switch
*2................................................................................. P.330
Front seat heater switches
*2...............................................................................P.312
Seat ventilator switches
*2....................................................................................P.313
Brake hold switch .................................................................................................... P.196
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

671-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
used. The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery) as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
added to that of the gasoline engine via
the electric motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenerative brak-
ing)
The wheels operate the electric motor
(traction motor) as a power generator,
and the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is
converted to electric energy and decelera-
tion force can be obta ined in conjunction
with the recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while
driving with the shift lever in D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driv-
ing with the shift lever in D or S.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is driven using only the electric motor
(traction motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine
may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops auto-
matically. However, it may not stop auto- matically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery)
charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on
Depending on the circumstances, the gaso-
line engine may also not stop automatically
in other situations.
■Charging the hybrid battery (traction
battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery does
not need to be charged from an outside
source. However, if the vehicle is left parked
for a long time the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will slowly discharge. For this rea-
son, be sure to drive the vehicle at least
once every few months for at least 30 min-
utes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) becomes fully
discharged and you are unable to start the
hybrid system, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
P.441
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged
or when the terminal has been removed
and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if
the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If this continues for a
few days, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration
even though the vehicle is able to move with
the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For
safety, apply the parking brake and make
sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may
occur when the hybrid system is operating
and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the
engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) behind the rear

2854-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a
constant speed. Before stopping at a
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of
time to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be
regenerated when slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine
will not automatically cut out until it and
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding over-
use of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire infla-
tion pressure can cause poor fuel
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy.
Use tires that are appropriate for the
season. Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up and
cuts out automatically when cold,
warming up the engine is unnecessary.
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess
fuel consumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driving

2975-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
5
Interior features
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Front automatic air conditioning
system (P.298)
Set the air conditioning system to auto-
matic mode.
The temperature for the driver’s seat and
front passenger’s seat can be adjusted indi-
vidually.
Seat heaters and ventilators
(  P.312)
Select “AUTO” mode on each seat.
Seat heater or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set temperature
of the air conditioning system, outside tem-
perature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The climate control seats are auto-
matically controlled according to
the set temperature of the air con-
ditioning system, outside tempera-
ture, cabin temperature, etc. Lexus
Climate Concierge allows a com-
fortable condition to be maintained
without adjusting each system.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
A
B

3045-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.307)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
Select the front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)
(  P.306)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
Vehicles with 3-ZONE climate con-
trol
Adjust the temperature for driver,
passenger and rear seats sepa-
rately (“3-ZONE” mode)
(  P.307)
Set eco air conditioning mode
Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.
Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion
If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
Select the front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)
(  P.306)
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if
equipped)
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E

3065-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes
are operated, the automatic mode indica-
tor goes off. However, automatic mode for
functions other than that operated is main-
tained.
■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 the automatic mode switch is
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow ar ound the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (if
equipped)
In automatic mode, the system detects
exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and
recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidificati on function is off,
and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification
function.
This function automatically controls the
air conditioning airflo w so that priority
is given to the front seats. When the
front passenger seat is not occupied,
airflow may switch to only the driver's
seat. Unnecessary air conditioning is
suppressed, contributing to increased
fuel efficiency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
operates in the following situations.
 No passengers are detected in the
rear seats
 The windshield defogger is not
operating
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.
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
In order to detect fo g 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 disassemb le the sensor
●Do not spray glass cleaner on the sen-
sor or subject it to strong impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW)

3115-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
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 ar ound 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.

3125-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*:If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will automati-
cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
■Front seats
Vehicles without seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
heaters
*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation using a fan
built into the seat
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the phys ically challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent 12-vol t battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
A