Lexus LS500h (2022 year). Manual in english — page 22

Some functions of the rear air condi-
tioning system can also be operated
from the shortcut screen.

The Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be
used to operate the rear air conditioning
system if the function is disabled.



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Select the left side rear seat air flow
mode

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and feet

: Air flows to the feet

Set the rear seats automatic mode
on/off (

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P.369)

Select the right side rear seat air
flow mode
Turn the rear seats fan off
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting
Adjust the rear seats fan speed set-
ting



Shortcut screen

Adjust the left side rear seat tem-

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perature setting
Adjust the right side rear seat tem-
perature setting

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Center Display

Select “REAR AUTO” on the rear
air conditioning control screen.
(

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To stop the operation, select
“REAR Off” on the rear air condi-
tioning control screen. (

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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 Multi Operation Panel

Select “AUTO” on the rear air con-
ditioning control screen. (

P.368)

To stop the operation, select “OFF”
on the rear air conditioning control
screen. (

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.

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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 “4-ZONE” indicator is
off: Adjust the driver’s seat tempera-
ture.

Adjust the temperature setting of each
rear seat using the Center Display or Rear
Multi Operation Panel.



Adjust the temperature setting of
each rear seat using the Center Dis-
play (rear air conditioning control
screen) or Rear Multi Operation
Panel.

The temperature setting of each rear seat
can be changed independently.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume changes
according to the selected air flow
mode.

Using automatic mode

Adjusting the temperature set-
ting of the rear seats

Air outlet layout and operations

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Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets

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Rear center outlets and rear side
outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down

Turn the knob to open or close the
vent



Roof side outlets (if equipped)

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or
down

: If equipped

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system

on longer than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

/seat

heaters/seat ventilators



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel



Front seat heaters/Rear seat
heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Front seat ventilators/Rear seat
ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by pulling
air through the seat upholstery

The Center Display and Rear Multi
Operation Panel/rear control
panel can be used to operate the
heated steering wheel, seat heaters
and seat ventilators.

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 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.)

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Center Display

Press the switch to display the heated
steering wheel/front seat heater/front
seat ventilator control screen.

Vehicles without heated steering
wheel
Vehicles with heated steering
wheel

The heated steering wheel/front seat
heater/front seat ventilator control screen
can also be displayed by pressing the
“MENU” button on the Remote Touch and

then moving the cursor to

and select-

ing

from the displayed shortcut menu.

To display the rear seat heater/rear seat

ventilator control screen, select

. (if

equipped)

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Main screen

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 seat ventilator fan speed
level

The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3 lev-
els. (Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the seat heater temperature
level

The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
(Low, Mid or Hi)

Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level

The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels. (Low or Hi)

Change the following functions to
automatic mode.

When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.

: Left-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

: Heated steering wheel

: Right-hand side seat heater/seat

ventilator

: Available on the front seat control

screen only

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the seat heat-

ers and seat ventilators

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.

Control screen

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Side screen

Display the air conditioning control
screen:

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Adjust the front seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



OFF

Adjust the front seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



OFF

Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change
as follows:
AUTO



OFF

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Rear Multi Operation Panel (if
equipped)

Touch “Climate” on the home screen to
display the air conditioning control
screen.(



The rear seat heaters and rear seat ventila-
tors can also be operated from the short-
cut screen.
The Rear Multi Operation Panel cannot be

used to operate the rear air conditioning
system if the function is disabled.
(



Rear air conditioning control screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



OFF

Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



OFF



Shortcut screen

Adjust the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:

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AUTO



Mid



OFF

Adjust the rear seat ventilator fan
speed level

Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO



Mid



OFF

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Rear control panel (if equipped)

Increases the rear seat heater tem-
perature level

The 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 selected 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 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 ventilator fan speed becomes

higher according to the fan speed of the air

conditioning system.

■

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 and seat

heater of the front passenger’s seat will be

turned off if on. (

P.365)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(

P.513)

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.

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Rear personal lights (

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Inside door handle lights
Front personal lights (

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Front interior lights (

Clock light
Footwell lights
Power switch light
Door trim ornament lights
Door courtesy lights
Seat belt buckle lights
Outer foot lights
Rear interior light (

Shift lever lights

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A
B
C
D

E
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Turning the door position on

Press the door-linked interior light
switch

The lights are turned on and off according
to whether the doors are opened/closed.
When the door position is on, the indicator

illuminates.

■

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.



Rear

On/off

The rear interior lights turn on/off together
the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)

Display the home screen and then
touch “Shade/Lamp” or “Lamp”.
(

To turn on/off the rear interior
lights, touch the respective button.

■

Turning the lights on/off



Front

Turns the lights on/off (touch the light)

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

Operating the interior lights

Operating the personal lights

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Rear

On/dimmed/off

When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.

■

Using the Rear Multi Operation
Panel (if equipped)

Display the home screen and then
touch “Shade/Lamp” or “Lamp”.
(



To turn on/dimmed/off the rear per-
sonal lights, touch the respective
button.

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off accord-

ing to the power switch mode, the presence

of the electronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the doors

are open/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the

power 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

●

When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to

the lens surface

●

When operated with a wet hand

●

When wearing gloves, etc.

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The interior lights may turn on automati-

cally when

If any of the SRS airbags 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 20 minutes.
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 safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-

matically depending on the force of the

impact and conditions of the collision.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(