heating LEXUS LS500H 2018 User Guide

3215-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
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Interior features 5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing 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. ■
Changing Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen between
front/rear (vehicles with 4-ZONE
climate control)
Select “Rear” to display the rear air
conditioning system screen. Select “Front” to display the front air condi-
tioning system screen.
■
When using the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated
on the sub function menu or option control
screen. ( → P.326)
■
Automatic air conditioning system
( → P.323, 333)
The temperature can be adjusted inde-
pendently for each seat. ■
Seat heaters and ventilators
( → P.336)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc. ■
Heated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( → P.336)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tempera-Lexus Climate Concierge The seat heaters, seat ventilators
and heated steering wheel (if
equipped) are each automatically
controlled according to the set
temperature of the air conditioning
system, the outside and cabin tem-
perature, etc. Lexus Climate Con-
cierge allows a comfortable
condition to be maintained without
adjusting each system.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch to display the main
menu and move the cursor to
to display the climate control short-
cut buttons. Then, select to dis-
play the Lexus Climate Concierge
control screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge Operation of each system

3255-3. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features ●
When the power switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.●
The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electr onic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.●
The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting *
when unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed. For details, contact
your Lexus dealer. *
: The doors that can recall the driving
position memory are changed at the
same time.■
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel
efficiency: ●
Engine speed and compressor operation
controlled to restri ct heating/cooling
capacity●
Fan speed restricted when automatic
mode is selected
To improve air condit ioning performance,
perform the following operations: ●
Turn off eco air conditioning mode
( → P.326) ●
Adjust the fan speed●
Turn off Eco drive mode ( → P.298)
■
When the outside temperature falls to
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■
Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●
To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
system to the outside air mode.
●
During use, various odors from inside and
outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
●
To reduce potential odors from occur- ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short pe riod of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode or with the
micro dust and pollen filter on. ●
When parking, the system automatically
switches to outside air mode to encour-
age better air circulation throughout the
vehicle, helping to reduce odors that
occur when starting the vehicle. ■
Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated
using voice commands. For details, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”. ■
Air conditioning filter
→ P.411 ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)
WARNING■
To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside
air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■
When the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir-
ror surfaces, as they can become very
hot and burn you.

3395-3. Using the air conditio ning system and defogger
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Interior features speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF
Shortcut screen
Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature levelEach 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 levelEach time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and leve l indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO → Hi → Mid → Lo → OFF■
Rear control panel (if equipped)
Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature levelThe 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 wheel can be used
when
The power switch is in 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. ■
Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( → P.481)A
B
A 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. B
C

4537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone or
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information
display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiators
Cooling fan If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Coolant inlet cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
( → P.455) Water can be used in an emergency if If your vehicle overheats The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( → P.77, 81) is in the red
zone or a loss of hybrid system
power is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not
increase.)
 “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” or “Hybrid System
Overheated Reduced Output
Power” is shown on the
multi-information display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures A
B
A
B
C
D

4938-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications *
:If equipped ■
Heated steering wheel *
( → P.336)*
:If equipped ■
Illumination ( → P.340)Right-hand rear seat tem-
perature preference in auto-
matic mode *
Standard -2 (cooler) to 2
(warmer) O — — O
Power switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
left-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Power switch linked auto-
matic activation of the
right-hand rear seat
heater/ventilator *
Off On O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Steering wheel heating pref-
erence in automatic mode Standard -2 (low) to 2
(high) O — — O
Function Default setting Customized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the inte-
rior lights turn off 15 seconds Off
O — — O7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation after the power
switch is turned off On Off — — — O
Operation when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — — O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person On Off — — — O
Footwell lights On Off — — — OFunction Default setting Customized set-
ting A B C D
A B C D
A B C D

512 Alphabetical Index
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Card key .......................................................... 104
Care
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370
Exterior ........................................................... 370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Seat belts........................................................ 373
Cargo capacity...............................................166
Cargo net ....................................................... 348
Center Display ...............................................316
Chains ............................................................... 310
Child restraint system
Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 53
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 49
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 40
Points to remember .................................... 45
Riding with children ..................................... 45
Types of child restraint system installation
method ........................................................... 46
Using an anchor bracket .......................... 55
Child safety
12-volt battery precautions ........ 394, 451
Airbag precautions...................................... 34
Child restraint system................................. 46
Heated steering wheel and seat heater
precautions................................................ 337
How your child should wear the seat belt
............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................154
Power window lock switch.....................153
Power window precautions ...................152
Rear door child-protectors ....................... 111
Removed electronic key battery precau-
tions ................................................................. 414
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions .................................. 45
Trunk precautions .........................................112
Child-protectors...............................................111
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ...................................... 370 Exterior............................................................370
Interior ............................................................. 373
Radar sensor ........................ 199, 200, 206
Seat belts ........................................................ 373
Clock ................................................. 77, 81, 353
Clock light ...................................................... 340
Coat hooks..................................................... 352
Coin holder .................................................... 345
Condenser .......................................................391
Console box .................................................. 346
Cooling system............................................. 390
Engine overheating...................................453
Hybrid system overheating ..................454
Cornering lights .............................................187
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..........................247, 250
Cup holders ................................................... 345
Current fuel consumption .......................... 88
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 29
Customizable features ............................... 481
D
Daytime running light system .................. 185
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 324
Rear window ................................................ 324
Windshield .................................................... 324
Differential
Front differential oi l............. ...................... 465
Rear differential oil......... .......... ........... ...... 465
Dimension ...................................................... 460
Dinghy towing................................................. 167
Display
Center Display ............................................. 316
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range ..................................... 250
Energy monitor .............................................. 96
Head-up display............................................ 92
Intuitive parking assist ..............................266
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ................. 243
LTA (Lane-Tracing Assist) ................... 234

514 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) emergency ................................................ 420
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 422
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 453
Energy monitor ....................................... 96, 97
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ...............................170
Compartment ............................................. 387
Engine compartment cover ................ 388
Engine switch................................................ 168
Hood............................................................... 385
How to start the hybrid system ........... 168
Identification number .................................461
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
Ignition switch (power switch) ............. 168
Overheating................................................. 453
Power switch ................................................ 168
Tachometer .............................................. 77, 81
Engine compartment cover ....................388
Engine coolant
Capacity ......................................................... 463
Checking .......................................................390
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Engine coolant temperature gauge .77, 81
Engine oil
Capacity ......................................................... 462
Checking ...................................................... 388
Preparing and checking before winter
.........................................................................309
Warning light ............................................... 428
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 390
Engine switch (power switch) ................. 168
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 420
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 303
Warning light ...............................................430
EV drive mode................................................ 172
EV indicator ...................................................... 59
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7 F
FCTA (Front Cross Traffic Alert) ..........227
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 349
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system ............. 397
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid
Brake ............................................................... 465
Hybrid transmission..................................464
Washer ............................................................ 391
Footwell light ................................................. 340
Front air conditioning system ................. 323
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) ..........227
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................................................. 40
Front seats
Adjustment ..................................................... 128
Cleaning ......................................................... 373
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 139
Head restraints..............................................144
Memory recall function.............................142
Power easy access system .................... 139
Refresh system ............................................. 133
Seat heaters ..................................................336
Seat position memory .............................. 139
Seat ventilators ............................................336
Front side marker light
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Turn signal lever .......................................... 180
Fuel
Capacity .......................................................... 461
Fuel gauge ................................................. 77, 81
Information ....................................................470
Refueling.......................................................... 194
Type ................................................................... 461
Warning light .............................................. 430

5151-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ..............................88
Current fuel consumption........................88
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
......................................................................... 445
Refueling ..........................................................194
Fuel gauge ...................................................77, 81
Fuses ...................................................................414 G
Garage door opener .................................358
Gauges .........................................................77, 81
Gear Position................................................... 89
G-force............................................................... 89
Glove box ....................................................... 344
Glove box light ............................................. 345
H
Hands Free Power Trunk Lid .................... 115
Head restraints ...............................................144
Headlights
Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
...........................................................................187
Automatic High Beam system............. 188
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs.................................. 417
Head-up display.............................................. 92
Driving information display area........... 92
Driving support system display area .. 95
HUD (Head-up display) switch............ 94
Hybrid System Indicator ........................... 96
Navigation system-linked display ........ 92
Pop-up display............................................... 95
Settings .............................................................. 94
Heated steering wheel .............................. 336
Heaters
Front air conditioning system .............. 323
Heated steering wheel............................ 336
Outside rear view mirrors .................... 324
Rear air conditioning system ............... 333 Seat heaters ..................................................336
Height control
Electronically modulated air suspension
......................................................................... 300
High-voltage components ........................... 61
Hill-start assist control ............................... 303
Hood
Open............................................................... 385
Pop Up Hood.................................................38
Hooks
Coat hooks ...................................................352
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ..................... 22
Horn .................................................................... 147
HUD (Head-up display) switch ................ 94
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location ...............................................................61
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message ........................................ 64
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
............................................................................. 64
Hybrid system .................................................. 58
Emergency shut off system...................... 64
Energy monitor/consumption screen96
EV drive mode.............................................. 172
High voltage components .........................61
Hybrid system precautions........................61
If the hybrid system will not start ........ 443
Overheating .................................................454
Power (ignition) switch ............................ 168
Regenerative braking .................................59
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 168
Vehicle proximity noti fication system.60
Hybrid System Indicator............. 78, 83, 96
Hybrid transmission...................................... 174
M mode ............................................................179
Paddle shift switches ....................... 178, 179
Snow mode..................................................... 177
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ....................... 307
I
I/M test ............................................................ 382

518 Alphabetical Index
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U) Meter control switches .............................. 87
Navigation system-linked display ........ 89
Pop-up display............................................... 86
Settings .............................................................. 90
Suggestion function....................................... 91
Tire pressure ................................................ 397
Units .................................................................... 89
Vehicle sway warning ................................ 89
Warning message..................................... 437 N
Navigation system-linked display....89, 92
Noise from under vehicle ...............................6 O
“ODO TRIP”switch ............................... 79, 85
Odometer ................................................. 79, 84
Odometer and trip meter display
Display items .......................................... 79, 84
“ODO TRIP” switch ........................... 79, 85
Pop-up display...................................... 79, 85
Oil
Engine oil ....................................................... 462
Front differential oil ...................................465
Rear differential oil ....................................465
Opener
Fuel filler door................................................194
Hood............................................................... 385
Trunk ....................................................................114
Outer foot lights
Location..........................................................340
Outside door handle lights...................... 340
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment......................................................149
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor) .................260
Folding ............................................................. 150
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
...........................................................................149
Mirror position memory...........................139
Outside rear view mirror defoggers324
RCTA function ............................................ 273 Outside temperature..............................77, 81
Overheating .................................................. 453 P
Paddle shift switches .......................... 178, 179
Panic mode ..................................................... 106
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking
assist) ............................................................. 266
Parking brake
Operation ......................................................... 181
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
........................................................................... 182
Warning light ...............................................434
Warning message ...................................... 182
Parking lights
Light switch .................................................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ..................................417
Parking Support Brake function (for
rear-crossing vehicles) ............................291
Function ............................................................291
Parking Support Brake function (rear
pedestrians) .................................... 280, 295
Function ..........................................................295
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles).........................280
Parking Support Brake function (static
objects) ............................................. 280, 286
Function ......................................................... 286
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Function ............................................. 209, 220
PCS OFF switch .............................. 212, 222
Warning light ...............................................433
Warning message ...........................219, 226
Personal lights............................................... 340
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) .............. 265
PKSB (Parking Support Brake).............280
Warning message .....................................284
Pop Up Hood................................................... 38
Power control unit............................................ 61
Power control unit coolant
Capacity .........................................................463
Checking ...................................................... 390