Air conditioning Lexus IS300h 2013 User Guide

3104-6. Driving tips
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air condition-
ing system 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.
Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
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.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor
fuel economy.
Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently
driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up,
which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

3175-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
“MENU” screen
To display the “MENU” screen, press the button on the controller
unit.
ButtonFunction
“Audio”Display the audio top screen
(P. 339, 341, 348, 351, 356, 365)
“Climate”Automatic air conditioning system (P. 398)
“Telephone”Display the phone top screen(P. 379)
“Car” Consumption information (P. 122)
“Info”Display the “Information” screen (P. 390)
“Setup”Setup menu (P. 324)
“Display”Display settings (P. 329)

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)5-11. Bluetooth
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When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following situations, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made during Bluetooth®
audio play.
Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
In the following situations, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone
Bluetooth®

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 398
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 409
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 411
• Interior lights ................ 412
• Personal lights............... 412
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 413
• Glove box ..................... 414
• Console box .................. 414
•Cup holders/
Bottle holders................ 415
Trunk features ................... 4176-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features....... 420
• Sun visors ..................... 420
• Vanity mirrors............... 420
• Clock ............................ 420
• Power outlet.................. 421
• Armrest ......................... 422
• Rear sunshade............... 422
• Assist grips ................... 424
• Coat hooks .................... 424

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IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)6-1. Using the air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Vehicles with a Lexus Display Audio system: Press the “MENU” button
on the Lexus Display Audio controller, then select “Climate” to display
the air conditioning operation screen.
For details on the Lexus Display Audio controller, refer to “Lexus Dis-
play Audio controller” on P. 318.
Vehicles with a navigation system: Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch, then select “Climate” to display the air conditioning con-
trol screen.
For details on the Remote Touch, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehicles.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the type
of the system.

3996-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
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With “DUAL” mode
Without “DUAL” mode
Air conditioning controls

4006-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting,
touch and slide your finger up or
down on the sensor.
The temperature setting can also
be adjusted by touching on the
sensor.
When the temperature setting is
changed, a buzzer sounds.
Fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed.
Press to decrease the fan speed.
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed.
S-FLOW mode (if equipped)
When there are no passengers in the rear seats, airflow can be directed
to the front seats only to reduce the air conditioning effect on the rear
seats.
Press .
The indicator comes on when S-FLOW mode is on.
Press again to resume airflow to the rear seats.
Other functions
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes (P. 404)
Defogging the windshield (P. 404)
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (P. 404)

4016-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
With a Lexus Display Audio
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off, fan off, blower customization (P.
405) and displaying the option control screen (P. 403)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the temperature setting
Move the Lexus Display Audio controller left/right to select the
desired item ( to ).
When , , or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right for adjusting.
When or is selected:
Move the controller forward/backward or turn it left/right to select a
screen button, then press the controller.
Air conditioning control screen (if equipped)
(With “DUAL” mode) (Without “DUAL” mode)
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4026-1. Using the air conditioning system
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
With a navigation system
Adjust the left-hand side temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Changing the fan speed setting during the automatic mode operation
(P. 405)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Display the option control screen (P. 403)
Turn the fan off
Select to set auto mode on/off
Adjust the temperature setting
To adjust or select settings, move the Remote Touch knob to select the
screen button, and then press the Remote Touch knob to enter the
selected function. (With “DUAL” mode) (Without “DUAL” mode)
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4036-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
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Option control screen
The functions can be switched on and off.
Cooling and dehumidification
function
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“DUAL” mode)
(if equipped) (P. 403)
Removing pollen from the air
(Pollen removal mode)
(P. 404)
Press , or select “AUTO” on the air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press or select “OFF” on the air condi-
tioning control screen.
If the system is operated manually in automatic mode
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 are maintained.
Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) (if equipped)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform any of the following proce-
dures:
Press .
Select “DUAL” on the option control screen.
Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is set at the
right-hand side temperature setting.
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