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Lexus LC500h (2021 year). Manual in english - page 15

256

5-1. Remote Touch

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

: This function is not made available in

some countries or areas.

■

Split-screen display

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-

When an Apple Car-
Play/Android Auto connection is
established and this button dis-
plays “Apple CarPlay”/“Android
Auto”, select to display the
home screen of Apple Car-
Play/Android
Auto.

*1, 2

Select to display the information
screen.

(



P.98, 101)

Switch

Function

Select to display the setup
screen.

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



P.263)

Switch

Function

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Interio

r fe

atures

TION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.

■

Side display

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

Select

to display the desired

screen.

Navigation system

Audio

Vehicle information (



P.102)

Air conditioning system (



P.265)

Show/hide the side display

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Screen display during low temperatures

When the ambient temperature is

extremely low, screen response may be

delayed even if the Remote Touch is oper-

ated.

A
B
C
D

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5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

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.263)

■

Automatic air conditioning system
(



P.260)

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

■

Seat heaters and ventilators
(



P.268)

Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc.
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.268)

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, seat ventilators
and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Con-
cierge allows a comfortable
condition to be maintained without
adjusting each system.
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.263) to display the

Lexus Climate Concierge control
screen.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

259

5-2. Lexus Climate Concierge

Interio

r fe

atures

■

Seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger

detection is not performed.

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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 temperature 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 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.255)

The air conditioning system can be displayed and operated on the side display.

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

■

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.

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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.

■

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

<power switch> is turned to IGNITION

ON mode <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.

■

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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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-

porarily is recommended in preventing

dirty air from entering the vehicle interior

and helping to cool the vehicle when the

outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-

matically switch depending on the tem-

perature setting or the inside

temperature.

■

Registering air conditioning settings to

electronic keys

●

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic

key and turning the engine switch <power

switch> to IGNITION ON mode <ON

mode> will recall that key’s registered air

conditioning settings.

●

When the engine switch <power switch>

is turned off, the current air conditioning

settings will automatically 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.

●

The doors that can recall the air condi-

tioning setting

when unlocked using the

smart access system with push-button

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.263)

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.224)

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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.

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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.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring:

• It is recommended that the air condition-

ing 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 imme-

diately after the air conditioning system is

started in automatic mode or with the

micro dust and pollen filter on.

●

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.

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Using the voice command system

Air conditioning system can be operated

using voice commands. For details, refer to

the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

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Air conditioning filter



P.328

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Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of the

air conditioning system is attached to the

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

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Interio

r fe

atures

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label

are as follows:

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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.

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 <hybrid system> is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of

the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by

your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air

conditioning system, such as the evapo-

rator, is to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Air conditioning control screen

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Sub menu

Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen.

: Display the air conditioning control

screen

: Display the heated steering wheel (if

equipped)/seat heater/seat ventilator con-
trol screen

: 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.258)

“AUTO”: Set automatic mode on/off

(



P.265)

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



P.266)

: 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.258)

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



P.266)

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)

C
D

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Interio

r fe

atures

Removing pollen from the air
(Micro dust and pollen filter)

■

Side display

Display the heated steering wheel
(if equipped)/seat heaters/seat ven-
tilators control screen (



P.268)

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.266)

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

mode is selected, eco air conditioning

mode may turn off.

■

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 approximately 1 to 3 minutes.
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.

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



P.263)

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.

Adjust the temperature setting.

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



P.263)

If the fan speed setting or air flow

C
D

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

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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.

■

Windshield fog detection function

When automatic mode is set, the humidity

sensor detects fog on the windshield and

controls the air conditioning system to pre-

vent fog.

■

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.

To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:



Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. (



P.263)



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.

■

Location of air outlets

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

NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

In order to detect fog 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 disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the

sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

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

Air outlet layout and operations

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

■

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



Center/side

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

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Above the glove box

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

Move the knob to the most outside
position to close the vent

■

If an object falls into the air outlet above

the glove box

Remove the panel inside the glove box to

take out the object. (



P.328)

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

■

Main display

Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.

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

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 on the seat
upholstery by sucking air into the seats

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.263) to display the

heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators 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 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine <hybrid system> is off.

Control screen

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Interio

r fe

atures

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

■

Side display

Display the air conditioning control
screen (



P.263)

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

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



Mid



Off

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level

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



Mid



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



Off

■

The heated steering wheel, seat heaters

and seat ventilators wheel can be used

when

The engine switch <power switch> is in

IGNITION ON mode <ON mode>.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is

Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed may

become higher according to the fan speed

of the air conditioning system.

■

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.405)

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Interio

r fe

atures

5-4.Using the interior lights

Outside door handle lights

Personal lights (



P.272)

Seat lights

Shift lever light

Door trim ornament lights

Door courtesy lights

Footwell lights

■

Personal lights automatic on/off

●

Illuminated entry system: The lights auto-

matically turn on/off according to engine

switch <power switch> mode, the pres-

ence of the electronic key, whether the

doors are locked/unlocked, and whether

the doors are opened/closed.

●

If the personal lights remain on when the

engine switch <power switch> is turned

off, the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

■

When personal lights do not respond as

normal

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

■

The interior lights will turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or

in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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rior lights will turn on automatically. The

interior lights will turn off automatically after

approximately 20 minutes. The interior

lights can be turned off manually. However,

in order to help prevent further collisions, it

is recommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured. (The interior lights

may not turn on automatically depending

on the force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights

turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.405)

■

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked personal light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator

illuminates.

■

Turning the lights on/off

Touch the light

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

NOTICE

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the personal

lights. Otherwise, the lights will be dam-

aged.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine <hybrid sys-

tem> is off.

Operating the personal lights

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