seats LEXUS RX450h 2021 Workshop Manual

3135-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
While operating, illuminates.
■Manually turning front seat con-
centrated airflow mode on/off
In front seat concentrated airflow
mode, directing airflow to the front
seats only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation. When
the mode has been switched manually,
automatic airflow control stops operat-
ing.
Select on the center display
and switch the airflow.
 Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the
front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats
■Operation of automatic airflow control
●In order to maintain a comfortable inte-
rior, airflow may be directed to seats
without passengers immediately after the
hybrid system is started and at other
times depending on the outside tempera-
ture.
●After the hybrid system is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or enter/exit
the vehicle, the system cannot accurately
detect the presence of passengers and
automatic airflow control will not oper-
ate.
■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 power
switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn
the power 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.308)
 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.308)
 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 temperature for
the driver and passenger seats
separately
Air outlet layout and operations

3155-3. 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.316)
: Disables operation of the rear air
conditioning system using the Rear air con-
ditioning system control panel
Rear automatic air condi-
tioning system (RX450hL)
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
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3165-3. 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.315)
2 To stop the operat ion, select “Rear
off” on the sub function menu.
( P.315)
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
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Using automatic mode

3175-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

3185-3. 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 power switch is in 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 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
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3195-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in 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.312)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.480)
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
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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.
Seat ventilators (front seats)
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3245-5. Using the storage features
5-5.Using the storage features
Vehicles with bench-type second-row seatsGlove box ( P.326)
Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) ( P.329)
Door pockets ( P.328)
Bottle holders ( P.328)
Console box ( P.326)
Cup holders ( P.327)
Coin box ( P.328)
Smartphone holder ( P.326)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
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3255-5. Using the storage features
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Interior features
Vehicles with separate-type second-row seatsGlove box ( P.326)
Auxiliary boxes ( P.329)
Door pockets ( P.328)
Bottle holders ( P.328)
Console box ( P.326)
Cup holders ( P.327)
Coin box ( P.328)
Smartphone holder ( P.326)
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WARNING
■Items that should not be left in the
storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray
cans in the storage spaces, as this may
cause the following when cabin tempera-
ture becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or
cracked if they come into contact with
other stored items.
●Lighters or spray ca ns may explode. If
they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire
or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.

3275-5. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
■Tray in the console box
Remove the tray to access a storage space
under the tray.
Front seats
Bench-type second-row seats
Pull down the armrest and then press
down the button.
Separate-type second-row seats
Press in the button.
■The depth of the front cup holder can be
changed.
1 To store a water bottle, push down the
bottom of the cup holder.
2 To return the bottom to its original posi-
tion, press the button.
Cup holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
●Do not place anything other than cups,
aluminum cans, or water bottles in the
cup holders. Other items may be
thrown out of the holders in the event
of an accident or sudden braking, pos-
sibly causing injury. If possible, cover
hot drinks to prevent burns.
●Rear cup holder: When not in use,
keep the cup holders are closed. Inju-
ries may result in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking.

3305-5. Using the storage features
To use the grocery bag hook, push it in.
RX450h
RX450hL
■Removing the luggage cover unit
(RX450hL)
Remove the deck board and side auxil-
iary box cover and take out the lug-
gage cover unit. ( P.331)
■Using the luggage cover
RX450hL: Before installing the lug-
gage cover, fold down the third-row
seats. ( P.132)
1 Insert either end of the luggage
cover into the recess, then com-
WARNING
■When the cargo net is not in use
To avoid injury, always return the hooks
to their stowed positions when not in use.
Grocery bag hooks
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the grocery
bag hooks
Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8
lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
Luggage cover