Lexus LX600 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 24

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

“REAR” switch

“FRONT” switch (



P.386)

“SYNC” switch (



P.391)

“A/C” switch (



P.388)

■

Adjusting the temperature setting

Operate the temperature control 
switches on the air conditioning con-
trol panel upwards or select 

 of the 

temperature control switches on the 
air conditioning control screen to 
increase the temperature.
Operate the temperature control 
switches on the air conditioning con-
trol panel downwards or select 

 of 

the temperature control switches on 
the air conditioning control screen to 
decrease the temperature.

The temperature for the right-hand and 
left-hand seats can be set separately.

■

Adjusting the fan speed setting

Operate the fan speed control switch 
on the air conditioning control panel 
upwards or select the fan speed con-
trol switch on the air conditioning con-
trol screen to increase the fan speed.
Operate the fan speed control switch 
on the air conditioning control panel 
downwards or select the fan speed 
control switch on the air conditioning 
control screen to decrease the fan 
speed.

The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 
levels)
Press the “OFF” switch to turn off the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control switch 
on the air conditioning control panel or 
select the airflow mode control switch 
on the air conditioning control screen.

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

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and 

feet

: Air flows to the feet

●

When the front air conditioning system is 

off, only air blows without the cooling 

function activated.

●

During use, various odors from inside the 

vehicle may enter into and accumulate in 

the air conditioning system. This may then 

cause odor to be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occur-

ring: The start timing of the blower may 

be delayed for a short period of time 

immediately after the air conditioning 

system is started in automatic mode.

1

Press the automatic mode switch 
on the air conditioning control 

D

E

F

G

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the rear air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary when 

the engine is not running.

Using the automatic mode

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panel or select the automatic mode 
switch on the air conditioning con-
trol screen.

2

Adjust the temperature setting.

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes 

are operated, the automatic mode indica-

tor on the display goes off. However, auto-

matic mode for functions other than that 

operated is maintained.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” 

switch.

■

Location of air outlets

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



5-passenger and 7-passenger 
models 



4-passenger models

■

Adjusting the air flow direction and 
opening/closing the air outlets 
(side ceiling)



Roof side outlets

1

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

2

Turn the knob down fully to close 
the vent.



Roof (4-passenger models)

Turn the knob to open or close the vent

Air outlet layout and operations

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*

: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel on/off

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO (lit) 



 Hi (2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 

segment lit) 



 Off

The AUTO indicator 

 and/or level indi-

cator 

 illuminates during operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator light flashes

Press the switch to turn the heated steering 

wheel off and then press the switch again. If 

the indicator light still flashes, a malfunction 

may be occurring. Turn the heated steering 

wheel off and have the vehicle inspected by 

your Lexus dealer.

■

Customization

Settings for the heated steering wheel can 

be changed. (Customizable features: 



P.563)

■

Front

Turns the seat heaters on/off

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

Heated steering wheel

*

/seat 

heaters/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grips of the steering 
wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by pulling 
air through the seat upholstery

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 not running.

Heated steering wheel (if 
equipped)

Seat heaters

B

A

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(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

The AUTO indicator 

 and/or level indi-

cator 

 illuminates during operation.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

■

Outboard rear seats (5-passenger 
and 7-passenger models) (if 
equipped)

Turns the seat heaters on/off

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off
While the rear seat heaters are operating, 
the indicator 

 on the seat heater switch 

and level indicator 

 illuminate, or the 

indicator 

 on the seat heater switch, 

level indicator 

 and “AUTO” indicator 

 illuminate.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

■

Rear (4-passenger models)

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



P.381)

The rear seat heaters can also be operated 
from the shortcut screen.



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tempera-
ture level

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



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off



Shortcut screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tempera-
ture level

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

B

A

A

B

A

B

C

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AUTO (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

■

The seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Customization

Settings for the seat heaters can be 

changed. (Customizable features: 



P.563)

■

Front

Turns the seat ventilators on/off
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 indi-

cator 

 illuminates during operation.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

■

Outboard rear seats (5-passenger 
and 7-passenger models) (if 
equipped)

Turns the seat ventilators on/off

Each time the switch is pressed, the opera-
tion condition changes as follows.
AUTO (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off
While the rear seat ventilators are operat-
ing, the indicator 

 on the seat ventilator 

switch and level indicator 

 illuminate, or 

the indicator 

 on the seat ventilator 

switch, level indicator 

 and “AUTO” 

indicator 

 illuminate.

When in the AUTO mode, the seat heat-
ers or seat ventilators automatically oper-
ate according to circumstances.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of overheating and 

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions when 

using a seat heater

●

Do not cover the seat with a blanket or 

cushion when using the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than nec-

essary.

Seat ventilators (if equipped)

A

B

A

B

A

B

C

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Rear (4-passenger models)

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



P.381)

The rear seat ventilators can also be oper-
ated from the shortcut screen.



Rear air conditioning control screen

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 (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off



Shortcut screen

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 (lit) 



 Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid 

(2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off

■

The seat ventilators 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 becomes 

higher according to the fan speed of the air 

conditioning system.

■

Customization

Settings for the seat ventilators can be 

changed. (Customizable features: 



P.563)

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

5-passenger or 7-passenger models

Shift lever lights

Front interior lights/front personal lights (



P.404, 405)

Rear personal lights (



P.405)

Door trim ornament lights

Inside door handle lights

Spot lights

Auxiliary box lights

Cup holder lights

Footwell lights

Scuff lights

*

Engine switch illumination

Door courtesy lights

Outer foot lights

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

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Running board lights

*

: If  equipped



4-passenger models

Shift lever lights

Front interior lights/front personal lights (



P.404, 405)

Rear personal lights (



P.405)

Rear reading lights (



P.405)

Door trim ornament lights

Inside door handle lights

Spot lights

Auxiliary box lights

Cup holder lights

Footwell lights

Scuff lights

*

Engine switch illumination

Door courtesy lights

Outer foot lights

N

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

404

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Running board lights

*

: If equipped

■

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. Also, the 

brightness of the lights is automatically 

adjusted linked with the shift operation.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

If the interior lights remain on when the 

engine switch is turned to OFF, the lights 

will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

Using Intelligent Assistant system (if 

equipped)

The following operations can be performed 

using the Intelligent Assistant system.

●

Turning interior light on/off

●

Changing color of interior light

For information regarding the Intelligent 
Assistant system, refer to “MULTIMEDIA 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

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 

interior 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

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the 

lights turn off and color of the lights) can be 

changed. (Customizable features: 



P.564)

■

Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light 
switch

The lights turn on/off according to the 
opening/closing of the doors.
When the door position is on, the indicator 

 illuminates.

■

Turning the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off

The rear personal lights will turn on linked 
with the front interior lights operation.
When a door is opened while the door 
position is on, the lights turn on.

O

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not run-

ning.

Operating interior lights

A

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Front personal lights

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When the front personal lights illuminate 
with the door-linked function on, they will 
not turn off even if the switch is pressed.

■

Rear personal lights



Center side

Turns the lights on/off

When the rear personal lights illuminate 
linked with the interior lights operation or 
when they illuminate with the door-linked 
function on, they will not turn off even if the 
switch is pressed.



Rear side

Turns the lights on/off

When the rear personal lights illuminate 
linked with the interior lights operation or 
when they illuminate with the door-linked 
function on, they will not turn off even if the 
switch is pressed.

■

When front 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.

1

Display the home screen and then 
touch “Lamp” on the Rear Multi 
Operation Panel. (



P.381)

2

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

Operating personal lights

Operating rear reading lights (if 
equipped)

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There are 3 brightness levels which can be 

adjusted each time touch the respective 

button.
Touch and holding the respective button 

will turn the light off, regardless of the 

brightness level.

■

Rear reading lights

The illuminating angle can be adjusted in all 

directions.

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

5-passenger or 7-passenger models

Card holder (



P.412)

Overhead console (



P.410)

Glove box (



P.409)

Bottle holders (



P.411)

Door pockets

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) (



P.412)

Cup holders (



P.411)

Console box (if equipped) (



P.409)/Cool box (if equipped) (



P.418)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.413)/Wireless charger (if equipped) (



P.423)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

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

4-passenger models

Card holder (



P.412)

Overhead console (



P.410)

Glove box (



P.409)

Bottle holders (



P.411)

Door pockets

Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) (



P.412)

Cup holders (



P.411)

Front console box (if equipped) (



P.409)/Cool box (if equipped) (



P.418)

Open tray (



P.413)

Rear console box (



P.409)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.413)/Wireless charger (if equipped) (



P.423)

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

I

J

K

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1

Open (press the button)

2

Unlock with the mechanical key

3

Lock with the mechanical key

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when the tail 

lights are on.

■

Removing the partition

The partition inside the glove box can be 

removed by pulling it.



Front

Your vehicle is equipped with either a 
console box or cool box.
For vehicles with the cool box, refer to 
P.418.
While pressing the button, lift up and 
open the lid.

The console box can be opened from right, 
left or back side of the console box.

WARNING

■

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

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event 

of sudden braking or sudden swerving, 

an accident may occur due to an occu-

pant being struck by the open glove box 

or the items stored inside.

Console box (if equipped)

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

Rear (if equipped)

Push the button to release the lock, 
and then lift the lid to open the console 
box.

The console box can be opened from 
either side.

■

Tray in the console box (front)

The tray in the console box can be moved 

left or right, or can be removed.

■

Console box insert (front)

The insert in the console box can be 

removed.
Remove the insert.

Press the lid.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

■

When opening and closing the con-

sole box

Take care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

Overhead console

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. 

(0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the overhead con-

sole to open and the items inside may fall 

out, resulting in an accident.

■

Caution while driving

Keep the overhead console closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking.

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

Front



Rear (type A) (if equipped)

To open, pull down the armrest and 
press in and release the rear cup 
holder on the armrest.



Rear (type B) (if equipped)

Press the button and open the lid.



Front doors

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holders

Do not place anything other than cups or 

beverage cans in the cup holders. Even 

when the lid is closed, items must not be 

stored in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the 

holders in the event of an accident or 

sudden braking and cause injury. If possi-

ble, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders are closed. Injuries 

may result in the event of an accident or 

sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the cup hold-

ers (vehicles with rear armrest)

Stow the cup holders before stowing the 

rear armrest.

Bottle holders