Lexus LS500 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

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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.

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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 a while.
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.

1

Press the automatic mode switch.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

This function automatically controls the 
air conditioning airflow 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



Pollen removal mode is not operat-
ing

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

Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode (S-FLOW)

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While operating, the indicator is turned 
on.

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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.

Select 

 on the option control 

screen (



P.328) and switch the air-

flow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the 
front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats.

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Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats 

without passengers immediately after the 

engine is started and at other times 

depending on the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if passengers 

move around inside or enter/exit the vehi-

cle, the system cannot accurately detect 

the presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not operate.

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Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to 

directing airflow to only the front seats, 

when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-

matically direct airflow to all seats.

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To return to automatic airflow control

1

With the indicator off, turn the engine 

switch off.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn 

the engine switch to IGNITION ON 

mode.



Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate 
control

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



Select “DUAL” on the main control 
screen. (



P.326)



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.



Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol

To turn on the “4-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:



Select “4-ZONE” on the main con-
trol screen. (



P.326)



Select “4-ZONE” on the option 
control screen.



Adjust a passenger seat tempera-
ture setting.

The indicator on the main control screen 
comes on when the “4-ZONE” mode is on.

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Location of air outlets

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

Adjusting the temperature for 
the driver and passenger seats 
separately

Air outlet layout and operations

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Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and 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 center/rear side

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

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Center Display

Press the “MENU” button on the 
Remote Touch to display the main 

menu and move the cursor to 

 to 

display the climate control shortcut 

buttons. Then, select 

 to display the 

rear air conditioning control screen.

This system can also be operated by the 
touch screen.

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow 
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting
Select the right side rear seat air 
flow mode
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Switch the following functions on 
and off

“REAR Off”: Turn the rear seats fan off
“REAR AUTO”: Set the rear seats auto-
matic mode on/off (



P.334)

: Disables operation of the rear air 

conditioning system using the Rear Multi 
Operation Panel

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Rear Multi Operation Panel

Touch “Climate” on the home screen to 
display the rear air conditioning con-
trol screen.(



P.318)

Some functions of the rear air condi-
tioning system can also be operated 
from the shortcut screen.

The Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be 
used to operate the rear air conditioning 
system if the function is disabled.

Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system

*

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

The rear air conditioning system 
can be operated using the Center 
Display and Rear Multi Operation 
Panel.

Rear air conditioning control 
screen

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow 
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

Set the rear seats automatic mode 
on/off (



P.334)

Select the right side rear seat air 
flow mode
Turn the rear seats fan off
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting



Shortcut screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-

perature setting
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting



Center Display

1

Select “REAR AUTO” on the rear 
air conditioning control screen. 
(



P.333)

2

To stop the operation, select 
“REAR Off” on the rear air condi-
tioning control screen. (



P.333)

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.



Rear Multi Operation Panel

1

Select “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning control screen. (



P.333)

2

To stop the operation, select “OFF” 
on the rear air conditioning control 
screen. (



P.333)

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.

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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 around the upper body 

even when the heater is on due to sunlight.

A

B

C

D

E
F

G

A

Using automatic mode

B

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The temperature setting of the rear 
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:



When the “4-ZONE” indicator is 
off: Adjust the driver’s seat tempera-
ture.

Adjust the temperature setting of each 
rear seat using the Center Display or Rear 
Multi Operation Panel.



Adjust the temperature setting of 
each rear seat using the Center Dis-
play (rear air conditioning control 
screen) or Rear Multi Operation 
Panel.

The temperature setting of each rear seat 
can be changed independently.

■

Rear center outlets and rear side 
outlets

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent

Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats

Air outlet layout and operations

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system 

on longer than necessary when the 

engine is off.

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: If equipped

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Center Display

Press the switch to display the heated 
steering wheel/front seat heater/front 
seat ventilator control screen.

Vehicles without heated steering 
wheel
Vehicles with heated steering 
wheel

The heated steering wheel/front seat 
heater/front seat ventilator control screen 
can also be displayed by pressing the 
“MENU” button on the Remote Touch and 

then moving the cursor to 

 and select-

ing 

 from the displayed shortcut menu.

To display the rear seat heater/rear seat 

ventilator control screen, select 

. (if 

equipped)

Heated steering wheel

*

/seat 

heaters

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the steering 
wheel



Front seat heaters/Rear seat 
heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Front seat ventilators/Rear seat 
ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by pulling 
air through the seat upholstery

The Center Display and Rear Multi 
Operation Panel/rear control 
panel can be used to operate the 
heated steering wheel, seat heaters 
and seat ventilators.

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.

Control screen

A

B

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Main screen

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

This system can also be operated by the 
touch screen.

Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed 
level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the seat heater temperature 
level

The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels. 
(Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the heated steering wheel 
temperature level

*

The heated steering wheel can be adjusted 
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)

Change the following functions to 
automatic mode.

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

: Left-hand side seat heater/seat 

ventilator

: Heated steering wheel

*

: Right-hand side seat heater/seat 

ventilator

*

: Available on the front seat control 

screen only



Side screen

Display the air conditioning control 
screen: 



P.329

Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature 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 front seat ventilator fan 
speed 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

■

Rear Multi Operation Panel (if 
equipped)

Touch “Climate” on the home screen to 
display the air conditioning control 
screen.(



P.318)

The rear seat heaters and rear seat ventila-
tors can also be operated from the short-
cut screen.
The Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be 

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

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used to operate the rear air conditioning 
system if the function is disabled. 
(



P.333)



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature 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 rear seat ventilator fan 
speed level

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



Hi



Mid



Lo



OFF



Shortcut screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature 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 rear seat ventilator fan 
speed level

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



Hi



Mid



Lo



OFF

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Rear control panel (if equipped)

Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)

Enables/Disables the automatic 
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater 
temperature level

If this switch is selected when the rear seat 
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the 
rear seat heater will turn off.

■

The heated steering wheel, seat heaters 

and seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control 

mode

When the seat ventilator fan speed level is 

Hi, the seat ventilator fan speed becomes 

higher according to the fan speed of the air 

conditioning system.

A

B

A

B

A

B

C

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When the air conditioning system is 

operating in front seat concentrated air-

flow mode (S-FLOW)

If a passenger is not detected in the front 

passenger seat, the seat ventilator and seat 

heater of the front passenger’s seat will be 

turned off if on. (



P.330)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.474)

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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5-4.Using the interior lights

Rear personal lights (



P.342)

Inside door handle lights
Front personal lights (



P.342)

Front interior lights (



P.341)

Clock light
Footwell lights
Engine switch light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Outer foot lights
Rear interior light (



P.341)

Shift lever lights

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

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J

K

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Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior 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



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

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



Rear (vehicles without a panoramic 
moon roof)

On/off

The rear interior light turns on/off together 
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door 
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear (vehicles with a panoramic 
moon roof)

On/off

The rear interior light turns on/off together 
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door 
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation 
Panel (if equipped)

1

Display the home screen and then 
touch “Shade/Lamp” or “Lamp”. 
(



P.318)

Operating the interior lights

A

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To turn on/off the rear interior 
lights, touch the respective button.

■

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

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



Rear (vehicles without a panoramic 
moon roof)

On/dimmed/off

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



Rear (vehicles with a panoramic 
moon roof)

On/dimmed/off

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

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation 
Panel (if equipped)

1

Display the home screen and then 
touch “Shade/Lamp” or “Lamp”. 
(



P.318)

2

To turn on/dimmed/off the rear per-
sonal lights, touch the respective 
button.

Operating the personal lights

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the engine switch mode, the pres-

ence of the electronic key, whether the 

doors are locked/unlocked, and whether 

the doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the 

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go 

off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

When front interior light or front per-

sonal 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 may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or 

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

rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically 

after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-

ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-

ther collisions, it is recommended that they 

be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the 

impact and conditions of the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.474)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

■

Removing light lenses

Never remove the lens for the front inte-

rior light and front personal lights. Other-

wise, the lights will be damaged. If a lens 

needs to be removed, contact your Lexus 

dealer.

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Vehicles without power rear seat

Glove box (



P.345)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.348)

Cup holders (



P.346)

Console box (



P.347)

Coin holder (



P.346)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

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B
C
D

E

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Vehicles with power rear seat

Glove box (



P.345)

Auxiliary boxes (



P.348)

Cup holders (



P.346)

Console box (



P.347)

Coin holder (



P.346)

1

Open (push button)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

A

B

C

D

E

WARNING

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Items that should not be left in the 

storage spaces

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.

●

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.

Glove box