Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 244

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
temperature.
■ Registering air conditioning settings to
electronic keys
Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
●
key and turning the engine switch <power
switch> to IGNITION ON mode <ON
mode> will recall that key's registered air
conditioning settings.
● When the engine switch <power switch>
is turned off, the current air conditioning
settings will automatically be registered
to the electronic key that was used to
unlock the vehicle.
● The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electronic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock the
passenger door.
The doors that can recall the air condi-
●
*
tioning setting
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed. For details, contact
your Lexus dealer.
*
: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
■ Operation of the air conditioning sys-
tem in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem 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:
● Turn off eco air conditioning mode
(→P.245)
Adjust the fan speed
●
Turn off Eco drive mode (→P.208)
●
When the outside temperature falls to
■
nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when "A/C" is selected.
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when unlocked using the
Ventilation and air conditioning odors
■
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
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 sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occur-
●
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing 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 imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode or with the
micro dust and pollen filter on.
● When parking, the system automatically
switches to fresh air intake mode to
encourage better air circulation through-
out the vehicle, helping to reduce odors
that occur when starting the vehicle.
Using the voice command system
■
Air conditioning system can be operated
using voice commands. For details, refer to
the "NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S
MANUAL".
Air conditioning filter
■
→P.316
Customization
■
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation)
can be changed.
(Customizable features →P.391)
WARNING
To prevent the windshield from fog-
■
ging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside
air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.