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Control and maintain the vehicle at a 
constant speed. Before stopping at a 
toll booth or similar, allow plenty of 
time to release the accelerator and 
gently apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when 
necessary. Doing so can help reduce 
excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recirculated 
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce 
the burden on the air conditioning sys-
tem and reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine 
will not automatically cut out until it and 
the interior of the vehicle are warm, it 
will consume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding 
overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire inflation 
pressure frequently. Improper tire 
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel 
economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large 
amounts of friction, their use on dry 
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. 
Use tires that are appropriate for the 
season.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to 
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying 
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large 
roof rack will also cause poor fuel 
economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts up and 
cuts out automatically when cold, 
warming up the engine is unnecessary. 
Moreover, frequently driving short dis-
tances will cause the engine to repeat-
edly warm up, which can lead to excess 
fuel consumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driving

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Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine  oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer  fluid

Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the 12-volt battery.

It is recommended that the vehicle is 
fitted with four snow run-flat tires or 
purchase a set of tire chains for the 
front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the same size and 
brand, and that chains match the size of the 
tires.

Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:

Do not try to forcibly open a window 
or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour 
warm water over the frozen area to 
melt the ice. Wipe away the water 
immediately to prevent it from 

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to 

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a loss of 

vehicle control and cause death or seri-

ous injury.

Use tires of the specified size.

Maintain the recommended level of air 

pressure.

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 

km/h), regardless of the type of snow 

tires being used.

Use snow tires on all, not just some 

wheels.

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to 

reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the vehicle 

being unable to be driven safely, and may 

cause death or serious injury.

Do not drive in excess of the speed 

limit specified for the tire chains being 

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), which-

ever is lower.

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces 

or over potholes.

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 

steering, sudden braking and shifting 

operations that cause sudden engine 

braking.

Slow down sufficiently before entering 

a curve to ensure that vehicle control 

is maintained.

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).

NOTICE

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow 

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation 

of the tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle

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freezing.

To ensure proper operation of the 
climate control system fan, remove 
any snow that has accumulated on 
the air inlet vents in front of the 
windshield.

Check for and remove any excess 
ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s 
roof, chassis, around the tires or on 
the brakes.

Remove any snow or mud from the 
bottom of your shoes before getting 
in the vehicle.

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a 
safe distance between you and the 
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced 
speed suitable to road conditions.

Park the vehicle and move the shift 
lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may 
freeze up, preventing it from being 
released. If the vehicle is parked 
without setting the parking brake, 
make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous 
because it may cause the vehicle to 
move unexpectedly, possibly lead-
ing to an accident.

When the parking brake is in automatic 
mode, release the parking brake after shift-
ing the shift lever to P. (

P.174)

If the vehicle is left parked with the 

brakes damp in cold temperatures, 
there is a possibility of the brakes 
freezing.

If the vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, confirm that 
the shift lever cannot be moved out 
of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

attempted to be shifted from P to any 
other position without depressing the 
brake pedal. If the shift lever can be 
shifted from P, there may be a problem 
with the shift lock system. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Lexus dealer 
immediately.

Use the correct tire chain size when 
mounting the tire chains. Chain size is 
regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

WARNING

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without apply-

ing the parking brake, make sure to 

chock the wheels. If you do not chock the 

wheels, the vehicle may move unexpect-

edly, possibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

A
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0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Regulations regarding the use of tire 
chains vary depending on location and 
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when 

installing and removing chains:

Install and remove tire chains in a safe 

location.

Install tire chains on the front tires only. 

Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly 

as possible. Retighten chains after driving 

1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

To enable the windshield wipers to be 
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest 
position of the windshield wipers from 
the retracted position below the hood 

to the service position using the wiper 
lever. (

P.189)

Regulations on the use of tire 
chains

NOTICE

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters may not function correctly 

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

C

D

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F

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Specific design characteristics give 
it a higher center of gravity than 
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi-
cle design feature causes this type 
of vehicle to be more likely to roll-
over. Utility vehicles have a signifi-
cantly higher rollover rate than 
other types of vehicles.

An advantage of the higher ground 
clearance is a better view of the 
road allowing you to anticipate 
problems.

It is not designed for cornering at 
the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-
slung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road 
conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at 
excessive speeds may cause roll-
over.

Your vehicle is not designed to be 
driven off-road. However, in the event 
that off-road driving cannot be 
avoided, please observe the following 
precautions to help avoid the areas 
prohibited to vehicles.

Utility vehicle precautions

This vehicle belongs to the utility 
vehicle class, which has higher 
ground clearance and narrower 
tread in relation to the height of its 
center of gravity.

Utility vehicle feature

WARNING

Utility vehicle precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person 

is significantly more likely to die than a 

person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, 

the driver and all passengers should 

always fasten their seat belts.

Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-

vers, if at all possible.

Failure to operate this vehicle cor-

rectly may result in loss of control or 

vehicle rollover causing death or seri-

ous injury.

Loading cargo on the roof luggage 

carrier will make the center of the 

vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high 

speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, 

sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, 

otherwise it may result in loss of con-

trol or vehicle rollover due to failure to 

operate this vehicle correctly.

Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. 

Because of its profile and higher cen-

ter of gravity, your vehicle is more sen-

sitive to side winds than an ordinary 

passenger car. Slowing down will 

allow you to have better control.

Do not drive horizontally across steep 

slopes. Driving straight up or straight 

down is preferred. Your vehicle (or 

any similar off-road vehicle) can tip 

over sideways much more easily than 

forward or backward.

Off-road driving

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Drive your vehicle only in areas 
where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.

Respect private property. Get 
owner’s permission before entering 
private property.

Do not enter areas that are closed. 
Honor gates, barriers and signs that 
restrict travel.

Stay on established roads. When 
conditions are wet, driving tech-
niques should be changed or travel 
delayed to prevent damage to 
roads.

AWD models: Avoid driving on 
very steep, slippery roads and other 
surfaces, such as sand, where the 
tires are liable to lose traction. Your 
vehicle may not perform as well as 
conventional AWD on-road vehi-
cles on these surfaces.

Additional information for off-road driv-

ing

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and 

Puerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertaining 

to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the 

following organizations.

State and Local Parks and Recreation 

Departments

State Motor Vehicle Bureau

Recreational Vehicle Clubs

U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land 

Management

WARNING

Off-road driving precautions

Always observe the following precau-

tions to minimize the risk of death or seri-

ous injury or damage to your vehicle:

Drive carefully when off the road. Do 

not take unnecessary risks by driving 

in dangerous places.

Do not grip the steering wheel spokes 

when driving off-road. A bad bump 

could jerk the wheel and injure your 

hands. Keep both hands and especially 

your thumbs on the outside of the rim.

Always check your brakes for effec-

tiveness immediately after driving in 

sand, mud, water or snow.

After driving through tall grass, mud, 

rock, sand, water, etc., check that 

there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, 

stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped 

to the underbody. Clear off any such 

matter from the underbody. If the vehi-

cle is used with these materials 

trapped or adhering to the underbody, 

a breakdown or fire could occur.

When driving off-road or in rugged 

terrain, do not drive at excessive 

speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike 

objects, etc. This may cause loss of 

control or vehicle rollover causing 

death or serious injury. You are also 

risking expensive damage to your 

vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

NOTICE

To prevent water damage

Take all necessary safety measures to 

ensure that water damage to the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), hybrid system 

or other components does not occur.

Water entering the engine compart-

ment may cause severe damage to the 

hybrid system. Water entering the 

interior may cause the hybrid battery 

stowed under the rear seats to short 

circuit.

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NOTICE

Water entering the hybrid transmis-

sion and rear electric motor (traction 

motor) will cause deterioration in 

hybrid transmission quality. The mal-

function indicator may come on, and 

the vehicle may not be drivable.

Water can wash the grease from 

wheel bearings, causing rusting and 

premature failure, and may also enter 

the hybrid transmission case, reducing 

the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.

When you drive through water

If driving through water, such as when 

crossing shallow streams, first check the 

depth of the water and the bottom of the 

riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and 

avoid deep water.

Inspection after off-road driving

Sand and mud that has accumulated 

around brake discs may affect braking 

efficiency and may damage brake sys-

tem components.

Always perform a maintenance 

inspection after each day of off-road 

driving that has taken you through 

rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For 

scheduled maintenance information, 

refer to the “Warranty and Services 

ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.

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Interior features

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge.....

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system 

and defogger

Automatic air conditioning sys-

tem................................................

275

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

282

5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.........................

285

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

288

Luggage compartment features

.........................................................

291

5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

296

Garage door opener...............

306

Compass.........................................

311

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5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-1.Lexus Climate Concierge

1

Select 

 in the main menu on the 

Center Display.

2

Select “Climate”.

If the option screen is displayed, select 

“Front”.

3

Select “Climate concierge”.

The indicator on the air conditioning con-
trol screen illuminates, and the automatic 
air conditioning system, seat heaters and 
ventilators (if equipped), and heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) operate in auto-
matic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually, 
the indicator turns off. However, all other 
functions continue to operate in automatic 
mode.

Automatic air conditioning system 
(

P.275)

The temperature can be adjusted inde-

pendently for the driver seat and pas-
senger seat.

Seat heaters and ventilators (if 
equipped) (

P.282)

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.282)

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

Seat heater/ventilator operation

When automatic mode is selected using the 

seat heater/ventilator switch, passenger 

detection is not performed.

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.

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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Left-hand side temperature control switch

Fan speed control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Airflow mode control switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
The air conditioning system can be operated using the air conditioning control 
panel and air conditioning control screen on the Center Display (

P.278).

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Operate the temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease 
the temperature.

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.

Change the airflow mode

Operate the airflow mode control 
switch upwards or downwards.

The mode changes as follows each time 
the switch is operated.

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.

Switching between outside air and 
recirculated air modes

Press the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.

The mode switches between outside air 
mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated 
air mode (the indicator is on) each time the 
switch is pressed.

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 quickly, turn the air flow and tem-
perature 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 a period of time.

Windshield wiper de-icer (if 
equipped)

P.279

A
B

C
D

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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 power switch is 

turned to ON.

It is possible to switch to outside air mode 

at any time by pressing the outside/recir-

culated air mode switch.

Fogging up of the windows

The windows will easily fog up when the 

humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting 

“A/C” will dehumidify the air from the 

outlets and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

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.

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 

automatically switch depending on the 

temperature setting or the inside tem-

perature.

Registering air conditioning settings to 

electronic keys (vehicles with driving 

position memory)

Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic 

key and turning the power switch to ON 

will recall that key’s registered air condi-

tioning settings.

When the power 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 a pas-

senger 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, con-

tact your Lexus dealer.

*

: The doors that can recall the driving posi-

tion memory are changed at the same 
time.

Operation of the air conditioning sys-

tem in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning 

system is controlled as follows to priori-

tize 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 perfor-

mance, perform the following operations

• Turn off eco air conditioning mode 

(

P.278)

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode

When the outside temperature is low

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 

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 imme-

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diately after the air conditioning system is 

started in automatic mode.

When parking, the system automatically 

switches to outside air mode to encour-

age better air circulation throughout the 

vehicle, helping to reduce odors that 

occur when starting the vehicle.

Using the Intelligent Assistant

Air conditioning system can be operated 

using the Intelligent Assistant. For details, 

refer to the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S 

MANUAL”.

Air conditioning filter

P.355

Air conditioning system refrigerant

A label regrading the refrigerant of the 

air conditioning system is attached to the 

hood at the location shown in the follow-

ing illustration.

The meaning of each symbol on the label 

are as follows:

Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch 

operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 

P.435)

Air conditioning control screen

1

Select 

 in the main menu on the 

Center Display.

2

Select “Climate”.

If the option screen is displayed, select 

“Front”.

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system 
lubricant type

Requires registered tech-
nician to service air con-
ditioning 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 

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 
screen display.
“Front”: Display the air conditioning con-
trol screen
“Options”: Display the option screen

Select the air flow mode

Each time the switch is selected, the airflow 
mode is changed.

: 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

Turn the function on/off

Each of the following functions can be 
switched on and off.
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
“A/C”: Set cooling and dehumidification 
function
“Sync”: Adjust the temperature for driver 
and front passenger seats simultaneously 
(“Sync” mode) (

P.280)

: Select front seat concentrated 

air flow mode (S-FLOW) (

P.281)

“Climate concierge”: Set Lexus Climate 

Concierge (

P.274)

Fan speed level display

The current fan speed level is displayed.

Option screen

Select “Options” on the air condition-
ing control screen (

P.278).

The functions can be switched 

 (on) 

and  

(off).

Set eco air conditioning mode

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

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

Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from 

building up on the windshield and wiper 

blades.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-

cally turn off after a period of time.

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 driving mode other than Eco drive 

mode is selected, eco air conditioning 

mode may turn off.

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Press the automatic mode switch.

2

Adjust the temperature setting.

3

To stop the operation, press the off 
switch.

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.

To turn on the “Sync” mode, select 
“Sync” on the air conditioning control 
screen.

The driver’s side temperature control 
switches can be used to adjust the tem-
perature for the driver’s and passenger’s 
side. To enter individual mode, operate the 

passenger’s side temperature control 
switches or select “Sync” again. When the 
“Sync” mode is on, the indicator illuminates 
on display.

Location of air outlets

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

Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets

Front

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

Turn the knob to open or close the vent

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 front passenger seats 
simultaneously (“Sync” mode)

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Open the outlet

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Close the outlet

Rear

1

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

2

Turn the knob to open or close the 
vent

This function automatically controls the 
air conditioning airflow so that priority 
is given to the front seats. Unnecessary 
air conditioning is suppressed, contrib-
uting 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

While operating, the indicator on the air 
conditioning control screen illuminates.

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 air conditioning 

control screen (

P.278) and switch 

the airflow.

Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the 
front seats only

Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

Operation of automatic airflow control

In order to maintain a comfortable inte-

rior, airflow may be directed to seats 

without passengers immediately after the 

hybrid system is started and at other 

times depending on the outside tempera-

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.

Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode (S-FLOW)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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