air conditioning Lexus GS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Lexus Safety System+...............284
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)......................................... 293
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).......................................... 305
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control).............. 315
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........... 324
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .............329
Dynamic radar cruise control........................................... 341
Cruise control..............................353
Driving mode select switch ...........................................356
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 361 • The Blind Spot Monitor function..................................... 367
• The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function .........................369
TVD (Torque Vectoring Differential)................................ 372
Driving assist systems ................374
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .....................382 5-1. Remote Touch screen
Remote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 388
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ......... 394
Rear air conditioning system .........406
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators .........................409
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list........................... 414• Interior lights ........................... 415
• Personal lights......................... 415
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features...............417• Glove box................................. 418
• Console box ............................ 418
• Cup holders ............................ 419
• Auxiliary boxes....................... 421
Trunk features .............................. 4225Interior features

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Other interior features ............ 426 • Sun visors................................. 426
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 426
• Clock......................................... 427
• Ashtrays ................................... 427
• Power outlets .........................428
• Armrest ....................................428
•Rear sunshade/
rear door sunshades ........... 429
• Trunk storage extension ..... 431
• Coat hooks .............................432
• Assist grips ..............................432
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................434
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................. 438
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .............................. 441 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 443
Hood ............................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ............. 446
Engine compartment ...............448
Tires ..................................................465
Tire inflation pressure................ 479
Wheels ............................................ 481
Air conditioning filter............... 483
Electronic key battery ............. 485
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 487
Light bulbs ..................................... 492
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers.................. 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ..................... 503
6Maintenance and care
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121, 129
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121, 129
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 383
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514, 522
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . P. 260
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 273
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 274
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 64
Headlight cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275, 276
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 54 2
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 206
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Audio system*2
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 168
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 129
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 129
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Parking brake switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 383
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 514, 522
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . P. 260
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 273
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 274
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4 64
Headlight cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275, 276
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 54 2
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 445
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 206
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Audio system*
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 168
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
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Normal mode/Customized mode
Normal mode and customized mode are selected by pressing the driving
mode select switch. Each time the switch is pressed, the driving mode
changes between normal mode and customized mode. When customized
mode is selected, the “Customize” or “CUSTOMIZE” indicator will be illumi-
nated.
Press the switch to change the driving mode to normal mode when selected to Eco
drive mode or sport mode.•Normal mode
For normal driving.
• Customized mode
Allows you to drive with the power train, chassis and air conditioning system func-
tions set to your preferred settings.
Customized mode settings can only be ch anged on the drive mode customization
display of the Remote Touch screen. ( →P. 6 3 8 )
Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
When not in Eco drive mode and the driving mo de select switch is turned to the left,
the “ECO” or “ECO MODE” indicator come s on in the multi-information display.
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Sport mode•SPORT S mode
Assists acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine.
When not in SPORT S mode, if the driving mode select switch is turned to the
right, the “SPORT S” indicator comes on in the meter.
•SPORT S+ mode
Provides earlier downshift timing than SPORT S mode in order to maintain
a high engine speed and provides fa ster gear changes. This mode also
changes the steering feel and VDIM co ntrol, making it suitable for power-
ful sporty driving.
When in SPORT S mode, if th e driving mode select switch is turned to the right,
the “SPORT S+” indicator comes on in the meter.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( →P. 394). To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■Automatic operation of the seat heater during Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating operation and fan speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem to enhance fuel efficiency. If the driving mode select switch is switched to Eco drive
mode in cold temperatures, the seat heater will be automatically operated to assist heat-
ing performance.
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode and customized mode
If the engine switch is turned off after dr iving in sport mode or customized mode, the
drive mode will be changed to normal mode.
■Driving mode pop-up display (12.3-inch display only)
When the driving mode is changed, the selected driving mode will be temporarily dis-
played on the side display. ( →P. 3 9 2 )
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5-1. Remote Touch screenRemote Touch/12.3-inch display ......................................... 388
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system ......... 394
Rear air conditioning system .........406
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ........................ 409 5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ...........................414• Interior lights ........................... 415
• Personal lights ........................ 415
5-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .............. 417• Glove box ................................ 418
• Console box............................ 418
• Cup holders ............................ 419
• Auxiliary boxes .......................421
Trunk features .............................. 422
5-5. Using the other interior features
Other interior features ............ 426 • Sun visors ................................ 426
• Vanity mirrors ........................ 426
• Clock .........................................427
• Ashtrays ....................................427
• Power outlets ......................... 428
• Armrest.................................... 428
• Rear sunshade/ rear door sunshades........... 429
• Trunk storage extension ..... 431
• Coat hooks ............................. 432
• Assist grips.............................. 432

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Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch to display the “Menu” screen.
The display may differ depending on the type of the system.
12.3-inch display: When an interruption screen is being displayed on the side display,
the “Menu” screen will be shown on the main display.
“Menu” screen
XVehicles with 8-inch displayXVehicles with 12.3-inch display
SwitchFunction
Select to display the map screen or the navigation menu screen.*1, 2
Select to display the radio control screen.*1
Select to operate the media control screen.*1
Select to display the hands-free operation screen.*1
Select to display the fuel consumption screen. (→P. 1 4 9 )
Select to display the “Information” screen.*1
Select to display the air conditioning control screen. ( →P. 3 9 4 )
Select to display the “Setup” screen.*1
“Display”Select to adjust the contrast and brightness of the screens, turn the
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*1: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: If equipped
■Full screen display
The following functions can be displayed full screen:
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’SMANUAL”.
■Split-screen display
Different information can be displayed on the left and right of the screen. For
example, air conditioning system screen can be displayed and operated while
the fuel consumption information screen is being displayed. The large screen
on the left of the display is called the main display, and the small screen to the
right is called the side display.
12.3-inch display operation
●Initial screen*
●“Menu” screen ( →P. 3 9 1 )
●Map screen*
●Audio screen*
●Fuel consumption screen
(→ P. 1 4 8 )
●Air conditioning control screen
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For details of the functions and operation of the main display, refer to the respec-
tive section.
■Display the side display
XBasic screens
The following functions can be displayed and operated on the side display.
Select the desired button.
Navigation system
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Audio*
Phone*
Vehicle information ( →P. 151)
Air conditioning system
( → P. 3 9 8 )
Hide the side display.
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If the item displayed on the main disp lay is full screen display compatible (→P. 3 9 2 ) ,
it will be displayed full screen.
XInterruption screens
Each of the following screens is disp layed automatically in accordance with
conditions. • Lexus parking assist-sensor
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•Phone
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•Driving mode ( →P. 3 5 6 )
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
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