Lexus LC500C (2022 year). Manual in english

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

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

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

■

Side display

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



P.237)

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.234)

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 func-
tion menu. (



P.231)

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.

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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Adjust the temperature setting.

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



P.231)

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

according 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.

●

When the soft top roof is opened, the fan

speed and air outlets may be automati-

cally changed according to the sunlight

or vehicle speed.

■

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.231)



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

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

235

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Interio

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atures

according to the selected air flow
mode.

■

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.291)

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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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

: If equipped

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters/seat ventila-
tors/neck heaters



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 “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select

on the sub menu (



P.231) to dis-

play the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors control screen.



Neck heaters

Warm up the head restraints near
the neck by blowing the warm air
from the air outlet on the head
restraints

Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select “Cli-
mate” to display the air condition-
ing control screen. Then, select

on the sub menu (



P.231) to dis-

play the neck heaters 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, seats or neck heaters

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.)

■

To prevent burns and fire

Do not put fingers or foreign matters into

the air outlets or intake vents. Doing so

may cause burns or fire.

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 damage to the neck heat-

ers

Do not block the air outlets or intake

vents of the neck heaters. If the air outlets

or intake vents become blocked, heat is

accumulated and the neck heaters may

be damaged.

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Interio

r fe

atures

■

Main display

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



Except the neck heaters

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
levels.
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



Neck heaters

can be adjusted by performing 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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine is off.

Control screen

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Adjust the neck heater fan speed
level

The neck heater can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els.
When the neck heater is operated, the fan
speed 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 neck heater

: Right-hand side neck heater

■

Side display

Display the air conditioning control
screen (



P.231)

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 is in ON.

■

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.363)

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.

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system

Interio

r fe

atures

: : If equipped

■

Location of the neck heater air out-
let

■

Adjusting the air flow direction

WARNING

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Location and operation of the
neck heaters

air outlet

240

5-4. Using the interior lights

5-4.Using the interior lights

Outside door handle lights

Personal lights (



P.241)

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 mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are opened/closed.

●

If the personal lights remain on when the

engine 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

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

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5-4. Using the interior lights

Interio

r fe

atures

interior 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.363)

■

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 battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Operating the personal lights

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5-5. Using the storage features

5-5.Using the storage features

Glove box (



P.242)

Auxiliary net

Door pockets

Console box/auxiliary box
(



P.243)

Cup holder (



P.243)

Open (press the glove box opener)

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

■

Trunk opener main switch



P.101

■

If the battery is discharged

The glove box cannot be opened as usual.

Refer to P.328 to open the glove box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left in the

vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray

cans in the storage spaces, as this may

cause the following when cabin tempera-

ture becomes high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by heat or

cracked if they come into contact with

other stored items.

A
B
C
D

●

Lighters or spray cans may explode. If

they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire

or the spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

■

When storage compartments are not

in use

When driving or when the storage com-

partments are not in use, keep the lids

closed.

In the event of sudden braking or sudden

swerving, an accident may occur due to

an occupant being struck by an open lid

or the items stored inside.

Glove box

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5-5. Using the storage features

Interio

r fe

atures

Using with half-open: Slide the
armrest as far back while pressing
the button.

Press the button to close.

Using with fully open: Lift the arm-
rest while pulling the knob.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the tail

lights are on.

■

Using the auxiliary box

Do not place cups, beverage cans, etc. in

the auxiliary box.

To open, press down and release the
cup holder lid.

Console box/auxiliary box

WARNING

■

When closing the console box

Take care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the console

box

●

Do not pull the knob while sliding the

armrest.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the

armrest.

Cup holder

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than a cup

or beverage can in the cup holder. Even

when the lid is closed, items must not be

stored in the cup holder.

Other items may be thrown out of the

holder in the event of an accident or sud-

den braking, causing injury. If possible,

cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the cup holder

and air conditioning control switches

●

Do not apply excessive force to the

cup holder.

●

Take care when placing a tall bottle in

the cup holder. When the bottle is

taken out or the brakes are suddenly

applied, the bottle may hit the air con-

ditioning control switches, causing

damage to the switches or parts of the

air conditioning system.

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5-5. Using the storage features

Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

■

Loosening/tightening the belt

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

■

Stowing the belt

Fold the belt

Secure the belt with the clip

To prevent damage to the warning reflec-
tor storage belt when it is not in use, stow
the belt.

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks to their stowed positions when not

in use.

First-aid kit storage belt

Warning reflector storage belt

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5-6. Using the other interior features

Interio

r fe

atures

5-6.Using the other interior features

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

Open the cover.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation.

For details, refer to the “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging

functions, such as mobile battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, the

engine switch may not be turned off nor-

mally.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Clock

Power outlet

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5-6. Using the other interior features

■

Using the power outlet

The shape of the console box partition

allows power cables to be passed through

when the console box lid is partially closed.

■

HomeLink

programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be

found at the following URL.

Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate
3 different devices. Refer to the pro-
gramming methods on the following
pages to determine the method which
is appropriate for the device.

NOTICE

■

When the power outlet is not in use

To avoid damaging the power outlet,

close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use. Foreign

objects or liquids that enter the power

outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the
HomeLink

to operate garage

doors, gates, entry doors, door
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

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5-6. Using the other interior features

Interio

r fe

atures

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased

even if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-
ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

■

Before programming HomeLink



During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.



It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.



Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door

or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

A
B
C

■

Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

■

When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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5-6. Using the other interior features

■

Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the remote control
transmitter button until the

HomeLink

indicator light changes

from slowly flashing orange to rapidly
flashing green (rolling code) or contin-
uously lit green (fixed code), then
release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:



Indicator light illuminates: Program-
ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: The
garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink

button for 2 seconds

then release it.



If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

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