LEXUS RX350 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LEXUS, Model Year: 2021, Model line: RX350, Model: LEXUS RX350 2021Pages: 508, PDF Size: 10.33 MB
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3015-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■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 started, 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 ON.
Vehicles with DUAL-ZONE climate
control
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
Select “DUAL” on the sub function
menu. ( P.296)
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 3-ZONE climate con-
trol
To turn on the “3-ZONE” mode, per- form any of the following procedures:
Select “3-ZONE” on the sub func-
tion menu. ( P.296)
Select “3-ZONE” on the option
control screen.
Adjust a passenger seat tempera-
ture setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the “3-ZONE” mode is on.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Front center
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
Adjusting the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately
Air outlet layout and operations
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3025-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
2Turn the knob to open or close the
vent
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
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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3035-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Center Display
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 rear seats fan speed set-
ting Select the rear seats 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 temperature
setting
Function on/off indicators
When the function is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the control screen.
Sub function menu
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be switched on and off.
“Rear off”: Turn the rear seats fan off
“Rear AUTO”: Set the rear seats automatic
mode on/off (
P.304)
: Disables operation of the rear air
conditioning system using the Rear air con-
ditioning system control panel
Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system (RX350L)
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 air conditioning
system control panel.
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 rear air conditioning
control screen.
Rear air conditioning control
operation
A
B
C
D
E
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3045-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Rear air conditioning system control panelAdjust the rear seats fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the fan speed.
Press the OFF switch to turn the fan off.
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature.
Select the air flow mode
OFF switch
AUTO button
When the function is on, the indicat or illuminates on the control screen.
Center Display
1 Select “Rear AUTO” on the sub
function menu. ( P.303)
2 To stop the operat ion, select “Rear
off” on the sub function menu.
( P.303)
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 air conditioning system control
panel
1 Press “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning system control panel.
2 To stop the operation, select “OFF”
on the rear air conditioning system
control panel.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
A
B
C
D
E
Using automatic mode
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3055-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
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.
The temperature setting of the rear
seats can be adjusted using the follow-
ing methods:
When the “3-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
air conditioning system control panel.
Adjust the temperature setting of
rear seats using the Center Display
(rear air conditioning control
screen) or rear air conditioning sys-
tem control panel.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.
■Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
Adjusting the position of and opening
and closing the air outlets
1 Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2 Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent
Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats
Air outlets
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
engine is off.
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3065-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*:If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■Timer function
The heated steering wheel will automati-
cally turn off after about 30 minutes.
■Front seats
Vehicles without seat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
heaters*/seat ventilators*
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation using a fan
built into the seat
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
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
A
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3075-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
Vehicles with seat ventilators
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
■Second-row seats
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
Type A
Type B
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■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 heater of the front
passenger’s seat will be turned off if on.
( P.300)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.461)
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.
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3085-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When any switch is pressed, the system
is set to automatic mode and the
“AUTO” indicator (green) lights up.
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
Hi (3 segments lit)Mid (2 segments
lit) Lo (1 segment lit) Off
The level indicator (g reen) lights up
during operation.
■Operation condition
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
■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 of the
front passenger’s seat wi ll be turned off if
on. ( P.300)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.461)
WARNING
●Do not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Seat ventilators (front seats)
A
B
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3095-4. Using the interior lights
5
Interior features
5-4.Using the interior lights
Outer foot lights
Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)
Shift lever light
Front interior light (P.309)
Front personal lights ( P.310)
Door trim ornament lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light ( P.309)
Rear personal lights ( P.310)
Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Front center console light
■Front interior light Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Operating the interior lights
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3105-4. Using the interior lights
Turns the door position on/off
On
Off
■Rear interior light
The rear interior light turns on/off
together with the front interior light.
■Front personal lights
Turns the lights on/off (touch the lights)
■Rear personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the engine switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the
doors are locked/unlocked, and whether
the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged
If the interior lights remain on when the
engine switch is turned off, the lights will go
off automatically after 20 minutes.
■When front interior light or front per-
sonal lights do not respond as normal
In the following cases, the interior lights and
front personal lights may not respond as
normal.
●When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to
the lens surface
●When operated with a wet hand
●When wearing gloves, etc.
■The interior lights may turn on automati-
cally when
If any of the SRS airbag s deploy (inflate) or
in the event of a strong rear impact, the inte-
rior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically
after approximately 20minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manu-
ally. However, in order to help prevent fur-
ther collisions, it is recommended that they
be left on until sa fety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the
Operating the personal lights
A
B