Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/ seat ventilators

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 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

Turns the heated steering wheel on/off

The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.

■ Operation condition The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

■ Timer The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.

Front seat heaters

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 (amber) lights up during operation.

■ Operation condition The front seat heaters 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 passenger seat, the seat heater of the front passenger's seat will be turned off if on.

■ Customization Some functions can be customized.

Rear seat heaters

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 when the power switch is in ON mode.

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 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 passenger seat, the seat heater of the front passenger's seat will be turned off if on.

■ Customization Some functions can be customized.