LEXUS LS500 2021 Owners Manual

3315-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
While operating, the indicator is turned
on.
■Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.
Select on the option control
screen ( P.328) and switch the air-
flow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats.
■Operation of automatic airflow control
●In order to maintain a comfortable inte-
rior, airflow may be directed to seats
without passengers immediately after the
engine is started and at other times
depending on the outside temperature.
●After the engine is st arted, if passengers
move around inside or enter/exit the vehi-
cle, the system cannot accurately detect
the presence of passengers and auto-
matic airflow control will not operate.
■Operation of manual airflow control
Even if the function is manually switched to
directing airflow to only the front seats,
when a rear seat is occupied, it may auto-
matically direct airflow to all seats.
■To return to automa tic airflow control
1 With the indicator off, turn the engine
switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn
the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select “DUAL” on the main control
screen. ( P.326)
 Select “DUAL” on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the passenger’s side tem-
perature setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
Vehicles with 4-ZONE climate con-
trol
To turn on the “4-ZONE” mode, per-
form any of the following procedures:
 Select “4-ZONE” on the main con-
trol screen. ( P.326)
 Select “4-ZONE” on the option
control screen.
 Adjust a passenger seat tempera-
ture setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “4-ZONE” mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately
Air outlet layout and operations

3325-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Front center/front side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
Rear center/rear side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defogger
from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Interior features
*:If equipped
■Center Display
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main
menu and move the cursor to to
display the climate control shortcut
buttons. Then, select to display the
rear air conditioning control screen.
This system can also be operated by the
touch screen.
Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow
mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting
Select the right side rear seat air
flow mode
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Switch the following functions on
and off
“REAR Off”: Turn the rear seats fan off
“REAR AUTO”: Set the rear seats auto-
matic mode on/off ( P.334)
: Disables operation of the rear air
conditioning system using the Rear Multi
Operation Panel
■Rear Multi Operation Panel
Touch “Climate” on the home screen to
display the rear air conditioning con-
trol screen.( P.318)
Some functions of the rear air condi-
tioning system can also be operated
from the shortcut screen.
The Rear Multi Operat ion Panel cannot be
used to operate the rear air conditioning
system if the func tion is disabled.
Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system*
The air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
The rear air conditioning system
can be operated using the Center
Display and Rear Multi Operation
Panel.
Rear air conditioning control
screen
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F

3345-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear air conditioning control screenAdjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow
mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and feet
: Air flows to the feet
Set the rear seats automatic mode
on/off ( P.334)
Select the right side rear seat air
flow mode
Turn the rear seats fan off
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting
Shortcut screen
Adjust the left side rear seat tem- perature setting
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Center Display
1 Select “REAR AUTO” on the rear
air conditioning control screen.
(P.333)
2 To stop the operation, select
“REAR Off” on the rear air condi-
tioning control screen. ( P.333)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
Rear Multi Operation Panel
1 Select “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning control screen. ( P.333)
2 To stop the operation, select “OFF”
on the rear air conditioning control
screen. ( P.333)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after “REAR AUTO ” is selected or
“AUTO” is touched.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
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B
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E
F
G
A
Using automatic mode
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Interior features
The temperature setting of the rear
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:
When the “4-ZONE” indicator is
off: Adjust the driv er’s seat tempera-
ture.
Adjust the temperature setting of each
rear seat using the Center Display or Rear
Multi Operation Panel.
 Adjust the temperature setting of
each rear seat using the Center Dis-
play (rear air conditioning control
screen) or Rear Multi Operation
Panel.
The temperature setting of each rear seat
can be changed independently.
■Rear center outlets and rear side
outlets
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats
Air outlet layout and operations
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.

3365-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*:If equipped
■Center Display
Press the switch to display the heated
steering wheel/front seat heater/front
seat ventilator control screen.
Vehicles without heated steering
wheel
Vehicles with heated steering
wheel
The heated steering wheel/front seat
heater/front seat ventilator control screen
can also be displayed by pressing the
“MENU” button on the Remote Touch and
then moving the cursor to and select-
ing from the displayed shortcut menu.
To display the rear seat heater/rear seat
ventilator control screen, select . (if
equipped)
Heated steering wheel*/seat
heaters*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
 Front seat heaters/Rear seat
heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
 Front seat ventilators/Rear seat
ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by pulling
air through the seat upholstery
The Center Display and Rear Multi
Operation Panel/rear control
panel can be used to operate the
heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the phys ically 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 (n eedles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Control screen
A
B

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Main screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by the
touch screen.
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
(Low, Mid or Hi)
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
*
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)
Change the following functions to
automatic mode.
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
*
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
*: Available on the front seat control screen only
Side screen
Display the air conditioning control
screen: P.329
Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the front seat ventilator fan
speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and le vel indicator change
as follows:
AUTO Hi Lo OFF
■Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped)
Touch “Climate” on the home screen to
display the air conditioning control
screen.( P.318)
The rear seat heaters and rear seat ventila-
tors can also be operated from the short-
cut screen.
The Rear Multi Operat ion Panel cannot be
A
B
C
D
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B
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3385-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
used to operate the rear air conditioning
system if the function is disabled.
( P.333)
Rear air conditioning control screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
Shortcut screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and leve l indicator (orange)
change as follows: AUTO
Hi Mid Lo OFF
Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO Hi Mid Lo OFF
■Rear control panel (if equipped)
Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)
Enables/Disables the automatic
mode of the rear seat heaters
Decreases the rear seat heater
temperature level
If this switch is select ed when the rear seat
heater temperature level is set to Lo, the
rear seat heater will turn off.
■The heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Air conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi, the seat ventilato r fan speed becomes
higher according to the fan speed of the air
conditioning system.
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B
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C

3395-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■When the air conditioning system is
operating in front seat concentrated air-
flow mode (S-FLOW)
If a passenger is not detected in the front
passenger seat, the seat ventilator and seat
heater of the front pa ssenger’s seat will be
turned off if on. ( P.330)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.476)
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.

3405-4. Using the interior lights
5-4.Using the interior lights
Rear personal lights ( P.342)
Inside door handle lights
Front personal lights ( P.342)
Front interi or lights ( P.341)
Clock light
Footwell lights
Engine switch light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Outer foot lights
Rear interior light ( P.341)
Shift lever lights
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
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J
K
L
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