remote control LEXUS LS500 2021 Owner's Guide

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

3375-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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
A
B
C
D

3555-6. Using the other interior features
5
Interior features
■The power outlet can be used when
●12 V
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode.
●120 VAC
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the
power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
●12 V
Do not use an accessory that uses more
than 12 V 10 A.
●120 VAC
Do not use a 120 VAC appliance that
requires more than 100 W. If a 120 VAC
appliance that consumes more than 100
W is used, the protection circuit will cut
the power supply.
■To prevent incorrect operation of the
vehicle
When turning the engine switch off,
make sure to disc onnect accessories
designed for charging , such as portable
chargers, power banks, etc. from the
power outlets.
If such an accessory is left connected, the
following may occur:
●The doors cannot be locked using the
smart access system with push-button
start or wireless remote control.
●The opening screen will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
●The interior lights, instrument panel
lights, etc. will illuminate.
■To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged
Do not use the power outlet longer than
necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
■Appliances that may not operate
properly (120 VAC)
The following 120 VAC appliances may
not operate properly even if their power
consumption is under 100 W.
●Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age
●Measuring devices that process pre-
cise data
●Other appliances that require an
extremely stable power supply

3615-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
■Certification for the garage door opener
■When support is necessary
Visit on the web at
www.homelink.com/lexus
or call
1-800-355-3515.
WARNING
■When programming a garage door or
other remote control device
The garage door or other device may
operate, so ensure people and objects
are out of danger to prevent potential
harm.
■Conforming to federal safety stan-
dards
Do not use the HomeLink
® compatible
transceiver with any garage door opener
or device that lacks safety stop and
reverse features as required by federal
safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-
not detect an interf ering object. A door
or device without these features
increases the risk of death or serious
injury.
■When operating or programming
HomeLink®
Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink® buttons.

3625-6. Using the other interior features
■Before programming HomeLink®
During programming, it is possible
that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.
 It is recommended that a new bat-
tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.
 Garage door opener motors manu-
factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.
■Programming HomeLink®
Steps 1 through 3 must be performed
within 60 seconds, otherwise the
HomeLink
® indicator light will stop
flashing and programming will not be
successfully completed.
1 Press and release the HomeLink
®
button you want to program and
check that the HomeLink
® indica-
tor light flashes (orange).
2 Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light in
view while programming.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror
3 Program a device.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
Programming the HomeLink®

3635-6. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
Vehicles with Digital Rearview Mir-
ror
Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)
Press and hold th e remote control
transmitter button until the Home-
Link
® indicator light changes from
slowly flashing orange to rapidly flash-
ing green (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit green (fixed code), then
release the button.
Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market
Press and release th e remote control
transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink
®
indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code ) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).
4 Test the HomeLink
® operation by
pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:
 HomeLink
® indicator light illumi-
nates: Programming of a fixed code
device has completed. The garage
door or other device should operate when a HomeLink
® button is
pressed and released.
 HomeLink
® indicator light flashes
rapidly: The garage door opener
motor or other device is equipped
with a rolling code. To complete
programming, firmly press and hold
the HomeLink
® button for 2 sec-
onds then release it.
 If the garage door or other device
does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.
5 Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming a rolling code sys-
tem
Two or more people may be necessary
to complete rolling code program-
ming.
1 Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.
This button can usually be found where the
hanging antenna wire is attached to the
unit. The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s
manual supplied with the garage door
opener motor for details.

3916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
The battery is located in the trunk
under the luggage mat.
Removing the luggage mat: P.349
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following
precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on
the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when con-
necting and disconnecting the charger
cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with pu sh-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY mode. The engine may
not start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected,
the vehicle will return the engine switch
mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to
turn off the engine switch before discon-
necting the battery. Take extra care when
connecting the battery if the engine
switch mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple
attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
Battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the
battery terminals with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match near the
battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●Wear protective sa fety glasses when
working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the battery.
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open
area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is
insufficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.

4106-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
filter.
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart access system with push-but-
ton start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●The operationa l range will be reduced.
■When the card key battery needs to be
replaced (if equipped)
The battery for the card key is available only
at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer can
replace the battery for you.
 Flathead screwdriver
 Small flathead screwdriver
 Lithium battery CR2032
■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●Dispose of used batteries according to
local laws.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning sys-
tem
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without
a filter may cause damage to the system.
■To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fitting,
pay attention not to apply excessive force
to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
As the key may be damaged if the
following procedure is not per-
formed properly, it is recom-
mended that key battery
replacement be performed by your
Lexus dealer.
Items to prepare

4126-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box
Remove the service cover ( P.385) and
push the tabs in an d lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Remove the engine compartment cover
( P.384) and push the ta bs in and lift the
lid off.
NOTICE
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses

4427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When the electronic key does not work
properly
●Make sure that the smart access system
with push-button start has not been dis-
abled at your Lexus dealer. If it has been
disabled, re-enable it.
●Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is
set, cancel the function. (P.115)
■Unlocking the door
Use the mechanical key ( P.100) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions: 1
Pull the driver’s door handle and
insert the mechanical key.
2 Unlock the door.
3 Remove the key, return the handle,
and then pull the handle again.
■Locking the door
1 With the door open, push down the
inside lock button.
2 Close the door.
■Trunk
Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
open. ( P.66)
If the electronic key does not
operate properly
If communication between the
electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P.115) or the electronic
key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart
access system with push-button
start and wireless remote control
cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors and trunk can be opened and
the engine can be started by follow-
ing the procedure below.
NOTICE
■In case of a smart access system with
push-button start malfunction or
other key-related problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic
keys provided with your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Locking and unlocking the
doors, unlocking the trunk