Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature
setting.

- Vehicles with a navigation system.

Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

- Vehicles without a navigation system.

Using the automatic air conditioning system


Using the automatic air conditioning system

1. Press The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan.


The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

2. Press to increase the temperature and on
toto increase the temperature and
decrease the temperature. to
decrease the temperature.

When is on) or the passenger’sis pressed (the indicator on
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for theis on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

Adjusting the settings manually

Basic setting

1. To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan speed and “OFF on
” toto increase the fan speed and “OFF
decrease the fan speed.” to
decrease the fan speed.

To turn the fan off, press and hold “OFF ∨” on 2. To adjust the temperature setting, press.


2. To adjust the temperature setting, press to increase on
the temperature and  to decrease theto increase
the temperature and temperature. to decrease the
temperature.

When is on) or the passenger’sis pressed (the indicator on
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for theis on) or the passenger’s
side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

3. To change the air outlets, press The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. The.


The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:

Air flows to the upper body.


Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and


Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.


Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield


Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and.


The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is pressed.

Defogging the windshield

Defogging.


Defogging.

The air conditioning system operates automatically.

Recirculated air mode will automatically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return to recirculated air mode when the switch is on.

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

- Front center outlets

1. Direct air flow to the left or right,


1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

2. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

- Front side outlets

1. Direct air flow to the left or right,


1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

2. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

- Rear outlets

1. Direct air flow to the left or right,


1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

2. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air conditioning system settings

When the “POWER” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system settings will be
set to those that were in use the last time the “POWER” switch was turned off.

Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key, so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.

This feature is customizable at your Lexus dealer.

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambient
conditions. As a result, the following may occur: Immediately after the button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.

Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended
period.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.

When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)

The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when pressed.is
pressed.

When the indicator light on Press to turn off the cooling andflashes


Press dehumidification function and turn it onto turn off the cooling and
dehumidification function and turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.

Air conditioning odors

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 occurring: • It is recommended that the air conditioning 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 period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.

CAUTION:
To prevent the windshield from fogging up Do not use in extremely humid weather. The differenceduring 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.

NOTICE:
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

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