LEXUS ES 350 (2019 year). Instruction - part 16

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5-1. Remote Touch



8-inch display model (type A)



8-inch display model (type B)



12.3-inch display model

*1

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND 

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.

*2

: This function is not made available on 

some models.

Switch

Function

Select to display the “Destina-
tion” screen.

*1

Select to display the radio con-
trol screen.

*1, 2

Select to display the media con-
trol screen or the audio control 
screen.

*1

Select to display the hands-free 
control screen.

*1

Select to display the “Apps” 
screen.

*1, 2

When an Apple CarPlay con-
nection is established and this 
button displays “Apple Car-
Play”, select to display the home 
screen of Apple CarPlay.

*1, 2

Select to display the information 
screen.

*1

 (

82)

Select to display the “Setup” 
screen.

*1

Select to display the air condi-
tioning control screen. 
(

P.253)

Select to adjust the contrast and 
brightness of the screens, turn 
the screen off, etc.

*1, 2

Switch

Function

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Split-screen display (12.3-inch display model)

Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For 
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while the 
fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen on the 
left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the right is 
called the side display.

■

Main display

For details about the functions and 
operation of the main display, refer to 
the respective section and “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Side display (12.3-inch display 
model)

The following functions can be dis-
played and operated on the side dis-
play.

Select 

 or 

 to display the desired 

screen.

Navigation system

*

Audio

*

Vehicle information (

P.83)

Air conditioning system (

P.254)

Show/hide the side display

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND 

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S 
MANUAL”.

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Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is 

A
B
C
D

E

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extremely low, screen response may be 

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

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5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge

Select 

The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the 
automatic air conditioning system, seat 
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually, 
the indicator turns off. However, all other 
functions continue to operate in automatic 
mode.

■

When using the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge

Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated 

on the sub function menu or option control 

screen. (

P.253)

■

Automatic air conditioning system 
(

P.250)

The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.

■

Seat heaters and ventilators (if 
equipped) (

P.257)

Heating or ventilation is automatically 
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the 
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating 
and ventilation may turn off.
The seat heater and ventilator of the 
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.

■

Heated steering wheel (if 
equipped) (

P.257)

Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the 
outside temperature, etc.

Lexus Climate Concierge

The seat heaters (if equipped), seat 
ventilators (if equipped) and heated 
steering wheel (if equipped) are 
each automatically controlled 
according to the set temperature of 
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc. 
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a 
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch and select “Climate” 
to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen. Then, select 

 on the 

sub menu (

P.253) to display the 

Lexus Climate Concierge control 
screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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Seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the 

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger 

detection is not performed.

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Left-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control 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.

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Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed increase switch 

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically 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.245)

12.3-inch display model: The air conditioning system can be displayed and 
operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

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to increase the fan speed and the fan 
speed decrease switch to decrease the 
fan speed.

Press the off switch to turn the fan off.

■

Changing the air flow mode

Press the airflow mode control switch.
The mode changes as follows each 
time the switch is pressed. (

P.253)

■

Switching between outside air and 
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.
The mode changes as follows each 
time the switch is pressed.

 (recirculated air mode) 

 

automatic mode

*

 

  

(outside 

air mode) 

 

 (recirculated air 

mode)

When the system is switched to automatic 
mode, the air conditioning system operates 
automatically.

*

: This item cannot be selected when the 

air conditioning is off.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.

Set the outside/recirculated 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.

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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.

■

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 is 

turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode 

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

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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.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

When driving on dusty roads such as tun-

nels or in heavy traffic, set the out-

side/recirculated air mode switch to the 

recirculated air mode. This is effective in 

preventing outside air from entering the 

vehicle interior. During cooling opera-

tion, setting the recirculated air mode will 

also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

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Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch regardless of the air con-

ditioning setting depending on the 

temperature setting or inside tempera-

ture.

■

Registering air conditioning settings to 

electronic keys

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic 

key and turning the engine switch to 

IGNITION ON mode will recall that 

key’s registered air conditioning 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 electronic key is in the 

vicinity or if the smart access system with 

push-button start is used to unlock the 

passenger door.

●

Vehicles with the driving position mem-

ory: The doors that can recall the air con-
ditioning setting

*

 when unlocked using 

the smart access system with push-but-

ton 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.

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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 restrict heating/cooling 

capacity

●

Fan speed restricted when automatic 

mode is selected

To improve air conditioning performance, 

perform the following operations:

●

Turn off eco air conditioning mode 

(

P.254)

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (

P.202)

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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 sys-

tem. This may then cause odor to be 

emitted from the vents.

●

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 AND MULTIMEDIA 

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Air conditioning filter

P.328

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation) 

can be changed. 

(Customizable features 

P.400)

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.

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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.

Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the 
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control 

screen

: Display the heated steering 

wheel/seat heater/seat ventilator control 
screen (if equipped)

: Display the Lexus Climate Con-

cierge control screen

: Display the option control screen

Adjust the left-hand side 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-hand side tem-
perature 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.

: Set Lexus Climate Concierge 

(

P.248)

“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off 
(

P.255)

“Off”: Turn the fan off
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification 
function
“DUAL”: Adjust the temperature for driver 
and front passenger seats separately 

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system 

on longer than necessary when the 

engine is off.

Air conditioning control screen

B

E

A

B

C
D

E

F

G

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(“DUAL” mode) (

P.255)

: Set eco air conditioning mode

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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.

Set Lexus Climate Concierge 
(

P.248)

Adjusting the temperature for 
driver and front passenger seats 
separately (“DUAL” mode) 
(

P.255)

Set eco air conditioning mode

Air conditioning and heater output is lim-
ited to prioritize fuel economy.

Cooling and dehumidification func-
tion

Prevent ice from building up on the 
windshield and wiper blades 
(Windshield wiper de-icer) (if 
equipped)

■

Side display (12.3-inch display 
model)

Display the heated steering 
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 
control screen (if equipped) 
(

P.257)

Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting

Set cooling and dehumidification 
function on/off

Adjust the temperature for the 
driver’s and front passenger’s seats 
separately (“DUAL” mode) 
(

P.255)

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 approximately 15 minutes.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

When Eco drive mode is selected using the 

Driving Mode Select switch, eco air condi-

tioning mode turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco drive 

A

B

C

D

E

A

B

C
D

E

F

G

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mode is selected, eco air conditioning 

mode may turn off.

1

Press the automatic mode switch or 
select “AUTO” on the sub function 
menu. (

P.253)

2

Press the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to switch to automatic 
air intake mode.

The air conditioning system automatically 

switches between outside air and recircu-

lated air modes.

3

Adjust the temperature setting.

4

To stop the operation, press the off 
switch or select “Off” on the sub 
function menu. (

P.253)

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.

■

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 around the upper body 

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

■

Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects 

exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-

matically switches between outside air and 

recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, 

and the fan is operating, turning automatic 

mode on will activate the dehumidification 

function. The next time the dehumidification 

function is turned off, the AUTO mode for 

switching between outside air and recircu-

lated air modes is canceled.

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform 
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the sub function 

menu. (

P.254)

 Select “DUAL” on the option con-

trol screen.

 Adjust the front passenger’s side 

temperature setting.

The indicator on the main control screen 
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes 
according to the selected air flow 
mode.

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.

Using automatic mode

Adjusting the temperature for 
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode)

Air outlet layout and operations

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Adjusting the air flow direction and 
opening/closing the air outlets



Front center/front side

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent



Rear

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield defogger 

from operating improperly

Do not place anything on the instrument 

panel which may cover the air outlets. 

Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, 

preventing the windshield defoggers 

from defogging.

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*

: If  equipped

Each time the switch is pressed, the 
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit) 

 Hi (2 segments lit)  Lo 

(1 segment lit) 

 Off

The AUTO indicator 

 and/or level 

indicator 

 illuminates during opera-

tion.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

When AUTO mode is selected

The heated steering wheel function may 

turn off according to the air conditioning set 

temperature, outside temperature, etc.

■

Stored settings

When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode, the stored settings are 

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 air flow by sucking air 
into the seats
Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch and select “Climate” to 
display the air conditioning control 

screen. Then, select 

 on the sub 

menu (

P.253

) to display the heated 

steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors control screen.

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 physically 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 and seat ventilators

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 battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the 

engine is off.

Heated steering wheel

A

B

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recalled.

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Seat heaters

Each time the switch is pressed, the 
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit) 

 Hi (3 segments lit)  

Mid (2 segments lit) 

 Lo (1 segment 

lit) 

 Off

The AUTO indicator 

 and/or level 

indicator 

 illuminates during opera-

tion.

■

Seat ventilators

Each time the switch is pressed, the 
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit) 

 Hi (3 segments lit)  

Mid (2 segments lit) 

 Lo (1 segment 

lit) 

 Off

The AUTO indicator 

 and/or and level 

indicator 

 illuminates during operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control 

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is 

Hi (when AUTO is selected), the seat venti-

lator fan speed may become higher 

according to the fan speed of the air condi-

tioning system.

■

When AUTO mode is selected

The following functions may turn off 

according to the air conditioning set tem-

perature, outside temperature, etc.

●

Seat heaters

●

Seat ventilators

■

Stored settings

When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode, the following stored set-

tings are recalled.

●

Seat heaters

●

Seat ventilators

Seat heaters and ventilators

A

B

A

B

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and minor 

burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when 

using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or 

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

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Main display

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.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed 
level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the 
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.

Adjust the seat heater temperature 
level

The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.

Adjust the heated steering wheel 

temperature level

The heated steering wheel can be adjusted 
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on 
the screen.

Automatic mode on/off indicators

When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.

Sub function menu

When the sub function button on the 
Remote Touch is pressed, the following 
functions can be set to automatic mode.

: Left-hand side seat heater/seat 

ventilator

: Heated steering wheel

: Right-hand side seat heater/seat 

ventilator

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Side display (12.3-inch display 
model)

Display the air conditioning control 
screen (

P.253)

Adjust the seat heater temperature 
level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange) 
change as follows:
AUTO 

 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed 

Control screen

A

C

A

B

C

D

E

A

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C

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level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan 
speed level and level indicator (blue) 
change as follows:
AUTO 

 Hi  Mid  Lo  Off

Adjust the heated steering wheel 
temperature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change 
as follows:
AUTO 

 Hi  Lo  Off

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Customization

Steering wheel heating preference in auto-

matic mode and the automatic mode set-

tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can 

be changed. (Customizable features: 

P.400)

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