interior LEXUS RX450H 2019 Owner's Manual

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Lexus Display Audio screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off
Select to set eco mode on/off
( P. 519)
Select to set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function on/off
If the indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
Display the option control screen ( P. 510)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Navigation system screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Display the option control screen
( P. 510)
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select to set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
If the indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
Select to set eco mode on/off ( P. 519)
Control screen (RX450h)
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Lexus Display Audio screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off
Select to set eco mode on/off
( P. 519)
Select to set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function on/off
If the indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
Adjust the temperature for driver, passe nger and rear seats separately (“3-
ZONE” mode) ( P. 513)
Display the rear air condit ioning control screen (P. 515)
Display the option control screen ( P. 512)
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side temperature setting
Navigation system screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode
Adjust the right-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Display the option control screen
( P. 512)
Select to set automatic mode on/off
Select to set cooling and dehumidification function on/off
If the indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
Adjust the temperature for driver, passe nger and rear seats separately (“3-
ZONE” mode) ( P. 513)
Select to set eco mode on/off ( P. 519)
Display the rear air condit ioning control screen (P. 515)
Control screen (RX450hL)
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■Using the automatic mode Press the “AUTO” button or select “A UTO” on the air conditioning control
screen.
Press to switch to automatic air intake mode. (if equipped)
The air conditioning system automati cally switches between outside air
and recirculated air modes.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press the “OFF” button.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driv er and passenger seats separately
(“DUAL” mode) (RX450h)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perfor m any of the following procedures:
●Press “DUAL” button.
●Adjust the temperature setting of th e passenger side with the passenger
side temperature adjustment button.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver, passenger and rear seats separately
(“3-ZONE” mode) (RX450hL)
To turn on the “3-ZONE” mode, perf orm any of the following procedures:
●Select “3-ZONE” on the air conditioning control screen.
●Select “3-ZONE” on the side displa y operation screen. (Vehicles with a
navigation system [12.3-inch display])
●Adjust the temperature setting of th e passenger side with the passenger
side temperature adjustment button.
The indicator comes on when the “3-ZONE” mode is on.
Air conditioning controls
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Press the “REAR” button or select on the air conditioning control screen
to display the rear air conditioning control screen.
Adjust the temperature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select to set auto mode on/off
Turn the fan off
■Using the automatic modeSelect the “REAR AUTO”.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, select “REAR OFF”.
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode
indicator goes off. However, automati c mode for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
Changing the rear seat settings (RX450hL)
Lexus Display Audio screenNavigation system screen
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■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or close the vent
Air outlets
Front sideFront center
Rear
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■When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24 C) and the air conditioning system
is on
●In order to reduce the air co nditioning 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 power switch is turned to
ON mode.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and automati-
cally switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting “A/C”
will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( P. 521) detects fog on the wind-
shield and controls the air cond itioning system to prevent fog.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from enteri ng the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may automa tically switch depending on the tempera-
ture setting or the inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is selected.
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sy stem is controlled as follows to prioritize
fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

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NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a sen-
sor which monitors the temperature of the
windshield, the surround humidity, etc. is
installed. ( P. 519)
Follow these points to avoid damaging the sen-
sor:
●Do not disassemble the sensor
●Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor
or subject it to strong impacts
●Do not stick anything on the sensor

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■Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched
each time the button is pressed. Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventila-
tors
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good ventilation using
a fan built into the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an unev en surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the hybrid system
is off.

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Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up
during operation.
■Operation condition
The rear seat heaters can be used wh en the power switch is in ON mode.
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 follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments
lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator (green) lights up
during operation.
■Operation condition
The seat ventilators can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.
■When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode
If a passenger is not detected in the front pa ssenger seat, the seat heater of the front pas-
senger’s seat will be turned off if on. ( P. 514)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 736)
Rear seat heaters
Level indicator
Seat ventilators
Level
indicator
“AUTO”
indicator