LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in ac cordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur: ●
Immediately after the “AUTO” button is pressed, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool air is ready to flow.●
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.■
Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period. ■
Switching between outside air and recircula ted air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature sett ing and the inside temperature.■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on ●
In order to reduce the ai r conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce
fuel consumption. ●
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turn ed to IGNITION ON mode.●
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .■
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■
Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects ex haust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning the “AUTO” mode
on will activate the air conditioning system. ■
When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when “A/C” is touched. ■
Micro dust and pollen filter ●
In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not swit ch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute. ●
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .■
Ventilation and air conditioning odors ●
To let fresh air in, set the air conditio ning 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 system. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents. ●
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditio ning 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 period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in “AUTO” mode.■
Air conditioning filter
 P. 781■
Customization
Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 912)

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outs ide air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Outside temperature display
Outside temperature is displayed in the screen.
The displayed temperature ranges from -40  F (-40  C) up to 122  F
(50  C).
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The outside temperature is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
When “— —” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfun ctioning. Take your vehi cle to your Lexus dealer■
Display
In the following situations, the correct ou tside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change. ●
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]) ●
When the outside temperature has change d suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Rear air conditioning system Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting. Left side temp erature control
Automatic mode
Fan speed OffLeft side temperature setting display Fan speed display Airflow display
Right side temperature controlRight side temperat ure setting display
Changes the air outlets used

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Using the automatic mode
Press the “AUTO” button.
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press “  ” on the “TEMP” button to increase the temperature and
“  ” to decrease the temperature. The temperature for the right-hand and left-hand rear seats can be set
separately.
■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other
than that operated are maintained.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “  ” on the “TEMP” button to increase the temperature and “  ”
to decrease the temperature. The temperature for the right-hand and left-hand rear seats can be set sep-
arately.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “  ” (increase) or “  ”  (decrease) on .The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press the “MODE” button. The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. STEP 1
STEP 2

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back
of the vehicle to close the vent.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers ■
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION■
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from th e outside rear view mirrors.
On/off The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.