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km/h) or more.

• The shift lever is in R.

• The Parking Support Brake determines 

that a stronger than normal brake opera-

tion is necessary to avoid a collision with 

an approaching vehicle.

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control 

is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines 

that an emergency brake operation is 

necessary to avoid a collision with an 

approaching vehicle.

The Parking Support Brake function 

(rear-crossing vehicles) will stop oper-

ating when

The function will stop operating if any of the 

following conditions are met:

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with 

normal brake operation.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from 

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed 

since the vehicle was stopped by brake 

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the 

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from 

the right or left at the rear of the vehicle.

Detection area of the Parking Support 

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)

The detection area of the Parking Support 

Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles) dif-

fers from the detection area of the RCTA 

function (

P.231). Therefore, even if the 

RCTA function detects a vehicle and pro-

vides an alert, the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear-crossing vehicles) may not 

start operating.

Situations in which the system may not 

operate properly

P.232

Situations in which the system may 

operate even if there is no possibility of a 

collision

P.233

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*

: If  equipped

When a pedestrian is detected behind the vehicle while backing up, the brake 
pedal is not depressed or is depressed late.

A message to urge the driver to take 
evasive action is automatically dis-
played on the Center Display when a 
pedestrian is detected in the detection 
area behind the vehicle.

Pedestrian detection icon

“BRAKE!”

Parking Support Brake function (rear pedestrians)

*

If the rear camera sensor detects a pedestrian behind the vehicle while back-
ing up and the system determines that the possibility of colliding with the 
detected pedestrian is high, a buzzer will sound. If the system determines that 
the possibility of colliding with the detected pedestrian is extremely high, the 
brakes will be applied automatically to help reduce the impact of the collision.

Examples of system operation

Display of rear pedestrians

A
B

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Parking Support Brake function (rear 

pedestrians) will operate when

The function will operate when the PKSB 

OFF indicator is not illuminated or flashing 

(

P.73, 74) and all of the following condi-

tions are met:

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or 

less.

• The shift position is in R.

• A pedestrian is at the rear of the vehicle.

• The PKSB (Parking Support Brake) 

determines that a stronger-than-normal 

brake operation is necessary to avoid a 

collision.

Brake control

• Hybrid system output restriction control 

is operating.

• The Parking Support Brake determines 

that an emergency brake operation is 

necessary to avoid a collision with a 

pedestrian.

The Parking Support Brake function 

(rear pedestrians) will stop operating 

when

The function will stop operating if any of the 

following conditions are met:

Hybrid system output restriction control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with 

normal brake operation.

• The pedestrian is no longer detected 

behind your vehicle.

Brake control

• The Parking Support Brake is disabled.

• Approximately 2 seconds have elapsed 

since the vehicle was stopped by brake 

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the 

vehicle is stopped by brake control.

Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake 

function (rear pedestrians)

P.243

Detection area of the Parking Support 

Brake function (rear pedestrians)

The detection area of the Parking Support 

Brake function (rear pedestrians) differs 

from the detection area of the RCD func-

tion (

P.236). Therefore, even if the RCD 

function detects a pedestrian and provides 

an alert, the Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear pedestrians) may not start operat-

ing.

Situations in which the system may not 

operate properly

P.236

Situations in which the system may 

operate unexpectedly

P.237

WARNING

If the Parking Support Brake function 

(rear pedestrians) operates unneces-

sarily

Depress the brake pedal immediately 

after the Parking Support Brake function 

(rear pedestrians) operates. (Operation 

of the function is canceled by depressing 

the brake pedal.)

Correct use of the Parking Support 

Brake function (rear pedestrians)

P.235

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ECB (Electronically Controlled 
Brake System)

The electronically controlled system 
generates braking force correspond-
ing to the brake operation

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the 
brakes are applied suddenly, or if the 
brakes are applied while driving on a 
slippery road surface

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of brak-
ing force after the brake pedal is 
depressed when the system detects a 
panic stop situation

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding 
when swerving suddenly or turning on 
slippery road surfaces.

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi-
cle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the 
ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.

Helps to maintain directional stability 
when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling steering perfor-
mance.

Secondary Collision Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor detects a 
collision and the system operates, the 
brakes and brake lights are automati-
cally controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the possibility 
of further damage due to a secondary 
collision

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and 
prevent the drive wheels from spinning 
when starting the vehicle or accelerat-
ing on slippery roads

Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drift-
ing to the outer side by performing 
inner wheel brake control when 
attempting to accelerate while turning

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward move-
ment of the vehicle when starting on an 
uphill

EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce 
the amount of effort needed to turn the 
steering wheel

AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspen-
sion system) (if equipped)

By independently controlling the 
damping force of the shock absorbers 
for each of the 4 wheels according to 
the road and driving conditions, this 

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and perfor-
mance, the following systems oper-
ate automatically in response to 
various driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these systems 
are supplementary and should not 
be relied upon too heavily when 
operating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving assist 
systems

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system helps riding comfort with supe-
rior vehicle stability, and helps good 
vehicle posture
Also, the damping force changes 
depending on the selected driving 
mode. (

P.218)

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems 

are operating

The slip indicator light will flash while the 

TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating.

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, 
the TRAC system may reduce power from 
the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing 

the 

 switch to turn the system off may 

make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in 
order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press 

and release the 

 switch.

The “Traction Control Turned Off” will be 
shown on the multi-information display. 

Press the 

 switch again to turn the 

system back on.

Turning off both TRAC and VSC sys-

tems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, 

press and hold the 

 switch for more 

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on 

and the “Traction Control Turned Off” will 
be shown on the multi-information display.

*

Press the 

 switch again to turn the 

system back on.

*

: PCS (Pre-Collision System) will also be 

disabled (only Pre-Collision warning is 
available). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be displayed 
on the multi-information display. 
(

P.191)

When the message is displayed on the 
multi-information display showing that 
TRAC has been disabled even if the 

 switch has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the 

information continues to show, contact your 

Lexus dealer.

Operating conditions of hill-start assist 

control

When all of the following conditions are 

met, the hill-start assist control will operate:

The shift lever is in a position other than P 

or N (when starting off forward/back-

ward on an upward incline).

The vehicle is stopped.

The accelerator pedal is not depressed.

The parking brake is not engaged.

Automatic system cancelation of hill-

start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any 

of the following situations:

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

The accelerator pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is engaged.

2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the 

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brake pedal is released.

Sounds and vibrations caused by the 

ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and hill-

start assist control systems

A sound may be heard from the engine 

compartment when the brake pedal is 

depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid 

system is started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move. This sound does not indi-

cate that a malfunction has occurred in 

any of these systems.

Any of the following conditions may 

occur when the above systems are oper-

ating. None of these indicates that a mal-

function has occurred.

• Vibrations  may  be  felt through the vehi-

cle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also after 

the vehicle comes to a stop.

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard in the 

following cases, but it does not indicate that 

a malfunction has occurred.

Operating sound heard from the engine 

compartment when the brake pedal is 

operated.

Motor sound of the brake system heard 

from the front part of the vehicle when 

the driver’s door is opened.

Operating sound heard from the engine 

compartment when one or two minutes 

passed after the stop of the hybrid sys-

tem.

Active Cornering Assist operation 

sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is oper-

ated, operation sounds and vibrations may 

be generated from the brake system, but 

this is not a malfunction.

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and 

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems 

off, the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

When the power switch is turned off

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the 

TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed 

increases

If both the TRAC and VSC systems are 

turned off, automatic re-enabling will not 

occur when vehicle speed increases.

Secondary Collision Brake operating 

conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag 

sensor detects a collision while the vehicle 

is in motion.
However, the system does not operate 

when the components are damaged.

Secondary Collision Brake automatic 

cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any 

of the following situations.

The vehicle speed drops to approxi-

mately 6 mph (10 km/h)

A certain amount of time elapses during 

operation

The accelerator pedal is depressed a 

large amount

Operating conditions of Active Corner-

ing Assist

The system operates when the following 

occurs.

TRAC/VSC can operate

The driver is attempting to accelerate 

while turning

The system detects that the vehicle is 

drifting to the outer side

The brake pedal is released

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem

The effectiveness of the EPS system is 

reduced to prevent the system from over-

heating when there is frequent steering 

input over an extended period of time. The 

steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. 

Should this occur, refrain from excessive 

steering input or stop the vehicle and turn 

the hybrid system off. The EPS system 

should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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WARNING

The ABS does not operate effectively 

when

The limits of tire gripping performance 

have been exceeded (such as exces-

sively worn tires on a snow covered 

road).

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving 

at high speed on wet or slick roads.

Stopping distance when the ABS is 

operating may exceed that of normal 

conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the 

vehicle’s stopping distance. Always 

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle 

in front of you, especially in the following 

situations:

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-

covered roads

When driving with tire chains

When driving over bumps in the road

When driving over roads with pot-

holes or uneven surfaces

TRAC/VSC may not operate effec-

tively when

Directional control and power may not 

be achievable while driving on slippery 

road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC 

system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions 

where stability and power may be lost.

Active Cornering Assist does not 

operate effectively when

Do not overly rely on Active Corner-

ing Assist. Active Cornering Assist 

may not operate effectively when 

accelerating down slopes or driving on 

slippery road surfaces.

When Active Cornering Assist fre-

quently operates, Active Cornering 

Assist may temporarily stop operating 

to ensure proper operation of the 

brakes, TRAC and VSC.

Hill-start assist control does not oper-

ate effectively when

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist 

control. Hill-start assist control may 

not operate effectively on steep 

inclines and roads covered with ice.

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start 

assist control is not intended to hold 

the vehicle stationary for an extended 

period of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold the vehi-

cle on an incline, as doing so may lead 

to an accident.

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always 

drive carefully. Reckless driving may 

cause an accident. Exercise particular 

care when the indicator light flashes.

When the TRAC/VSC systems are 

turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a 

speed appropriate to the road condi-

tions. As these are the systems to help 

ensure vehicle stability and driving force, 

do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary 

Collision Brake. This system is designed 

to help reduce the possibility of further 

damage due to a secondary collision, 

however, that effect changes according 

to various conditions. Overly relying on 

the system may result in death or serious 

injury.

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WARNING

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the speci-

fied size, brand, tread pattern and total 

load capacity. In addition, make sure that 

the tires are inflated to the recom-

mended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will 

not function correctly if different tires are 

installed on the vehicle. 

Contact your Lexus dealer for further 

information when replacing tires or 

wheels.

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or 

modifying the suspension will affect the 

driving assist systems, and may cause a 

system to malfunction.

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4-6.Driving tips

When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount can be 
generated more smoothly than it is in 
normal conditions. In addition, the 
operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving the fuel economy. 
(

P.218)

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by 
keeping the bar display of Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator within Eco area. (

P.77, 

82)

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped 
at a traffic light, or driving in heavy traf-
fic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when 
parking. When using the N, there is no 
positive effect on fuel consumption. In 
the N, the gasoline engine operates 
but electricity cannot be generated. 
Also, when using the air conditioning 
system, etc., the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power is consumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid 
abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion. Gradual acceleration and 
deceleration will make more effec-
tive use of the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.

Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration consumes 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be 
restored by driving with the acceler-
ator pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes gen-
tly and in a timely manner. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can be 
regenerated when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and decelera-
tion, as well as long waits at traffic 
lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. 
Check traffic reports before leaving 
and avoid delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, gently 
release the brake pedal to allow the 
vehicle to move forward slightly while 
avoiding overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consumption.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-
ing tips

For economical and ecological 
driving, pay attention to the follow-
ing points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal 
operation

When braking

Delays

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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 coolant/power control unit cool-

ant

• Washer fluid

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

Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the front tires.

*

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

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-

cles with 18-inch/19-inch tires.

Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:

Do not try to forcibly open a window 

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 (vehicles with 

17-inch tires)

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) 

system.

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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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 
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.

To protect the windshield wipers

P.172

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.159)

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.

Vehicles with 17-inch tires

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

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

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4-6. Driving tips

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 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

Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

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. 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.172)

Regulations on the use of tire 
chains (vehicles with 17-inch 
tires)

A

B

C

D

E

F

NOTICE

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters may not function correctly 

when tire chains are fitted.

Windshield wipers

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Interior features

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

Lexus Climate Concierge.....

264

5-2. Using the air conditioning system

Automatic air conditioning sys-

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

265

Heated steering wheel/seat heat-

ers/seat ventilators................

272

5-3. Using the interior lights

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

276

5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features............

279

Trunk features.............................

282

5-5. Using the other interior features

Other interior features ...........

283

Garage door opener...............

295

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

300

264

5-1. Lexus Climate Concierge

5-1.Lexus Climate Concierge

1

Select 

 in the main menu on the 

Center Display.

2

Select “Climate”.

3

Select “Front”.

4

Select “Climate concierge”.

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

Automatic air conditioning system 
(

P.265)

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

Seat heaters and ventilators (if 
equipped) (

P.272)

Heating or ventilation is automatically 
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the 
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating 
and ventilation may turn off.
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.272)

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.

Lexus Climate Concierge can be 
operated using the air conditioning 
control screen on the Center Dis-
play (

P.268).

Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge

Operation of each system

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system

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5-2.Using the air conditioning system

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Automatic mode switch

Off switch

Fan speed decrease switch

Fan speed increase switch

Airflow mode control switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

Adjusting the temperature

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

If the “A/C” indicator is turned off, the sys-

tem will blow ambient temperature air or 
heated air.

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed increase switch 
to increase the fan speed and the fan 
speed decrease switch to decrease the 

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 con-
trol panel and air conditioning control screen on the Center Display 
(

P.268).

Air conditioning controls

A
B
C
D

E
F

G

H

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J

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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