How to Customize Climate Settings in Your Lexus - Lexus Personalized Settings Part 2

[@scud3238]

Do you have concierge A/C in the USA, I have it on my ES300H 1 press of the button does it all, this system seems a little tricky to set up or is this system not available on ES models, again enjoying your tutorials.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi @Scud! The Climate Concierge feature is on the LS and LX here. Not as common to find it on an ES or RX, it is available, but I don't get to see many with it. There aren't any customizations that apply to it in Personalized Settings, but there might be some that a Technician can adjust with the computer. What I love about Concierge is that it does more than just register the air temperature. It can access the surface temperature of passengers and detect hot spots near windows. Its amazing! I'm one of those crazy people who like to have the AC on and the seat heaters to help my back so Concierge and even Auto and I don't agree on my settings LOL :) Thanks so much for sticking with my channel. I'm so glad you like the content!

[@dukesim6088]

I have a MY24 ES 300h Luxury Line (that's a trim level in Germany which is slightly above the Ultra Luxury in the US). The most annoying thing for me is the fan periodically kicking in when the A/C is running. The ES Hybrid is such a nice quiet car that this fan is destroying it a bit when standing at a traffic light or going slow for a short time. Is there any possibility to prevent the system from turning the fan on for a short time or operating it slower/less noisy? Some dealer customizable setting or something? A nice solution would be in general: When the car is going 20mph or faster it can turn the fan back on or when you are standing for to long and the system has to turn on to not get the temperature too high. But when you stand just for a little bit it should pause the operation just for one or two minutes. You can disable the A/C as shown in the video but this defeats the purpose of a automatic and comfortable system. It would be unfortunate if this would be the only solution for this.

[@todddavis-mu3sc]

Man I am moving to the US ! You provide more help than my dealership here , I am still waiting for the call back two weeks after I bought the car , asking if I have any questions on the functions on the car. I have had the car six months now! And note! The car-in Australia costs $ 215 000 . So I owe you dinner ! You have been more helpful! Thanks again .

[@NorthsideLexus]

Oh gosh! I'm so sorry they haven't called you back, but very happy I could help. I'm sure everything is on the wrong side of the car for you, but hopefully it was helpful! I really hope you are enjoying it! I have lots of videos. Hopefully I have a deep dive for your model. Fingers crossed!

[@kagishomashiloane2975]

I am such a huge fan of your knowledge shares. I am always keen to see learn more.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Awesome, thank you, @Kagisho! It is always great to see you here!

[@abyssalsoul6216]

Hi Melissa 2020 IS300 with only 9810 miles (July2024) With ac turned on and fan speed high, the face mode selection has in my opinion reduced airflow from the front vents. There is also air in this mode coming from the foot area simultaneously. Is this normal for this "shared" condition?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! This is a question that would probably be best answered by a Technician who is trained on the mechanics of the HVAC system. I'm sorry I don't have that training and don't want to give you inaccurate information. Thanks very much for checking in with me though.

[@AgentMan250]

Hi! Two questions. I have a 2024 350RXh Luxury. Can I see outside. temp anywhere and is there a combined mode on the displayy that will allow me to see Lexus nav & music, etc., on my care? I can do this in my wife's 2015 ES350...

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! Thanks for your comment. The outside temperature should show on the instrument cluster on the dash. Lexus has received a number of requests for a split screen, but it is currently not an available customization. Hopefully they will add that in the future. Thank you again for tuning in with me!

[@onebadn8]

Hey Melissa. Your videos are great! I was wondering if you could explain the difference between climate concierge and auto climate controls? I can't find the difference for the life of me!! 😬

[@NorthsideLexus]

You bet! Auto is for fan features only. On newer models it will include, fan speed, air flow mode, and outside/recirculating air. Climate Concierge turns all climate features into Auto, nit just fan features. So, all fan features and seat and steering wheel climate features will on be set to automatically operate. The AC compressor is also automatically controlled on many newer models, and it has additional settings in the main setting menu. I hope this helps. Thanks for being here!

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

Melissa this is my first video of yours I have seen and it is fantastic, very thorough, and clear. I have 2017 ES300h and thought I had tried everything to “be in charge” of the A/C compressor without having to go into the climate menu. The tip you showed works perfectly. A question please… is it better for the compressor and system to leave it in Auto A/C On? I live in central Ohio so the temps are from the 90’s sometimes to single digits sometimes. Thanks for you help Melissa and I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! Thanks so much for tuning in with me to learn more about your Lexus. From the Lexus technicians I've spoken with, they have explained to me that with the new systems on cars today, you really don't have to turn off the AC compressor. It works more like an HVAC in your home where it is working to condition the air and not just cool it. Growing up we were told to turn off the climate control before turning off the car and you don't even have to do that any more. Lots of great advancements. So you can leave it in auto and let the car chose what it needs. Thanks for your great question.

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

@@NorthsideLexus Melissa my goodness thank you for the excellent reply! Northside Lexus and its customers are certainly fortunate to have you. Yes, I was taught those same things about climate control early on. Thank you so much for the information. Melissa, in my opinion, you went above and beyond great service and I truly appreciate you. Have a great day!!

[@precioustoya724]

I have a 22” RX350 and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change the temp for my kids in the back

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! If you don't see a "Rear" selection on the main screen or reach temperature control buttons in the back, indicating 3-Zones. Then the front passenger climate setting will be basically be the same setting for the rear since there are two zones for climate. I hope this helps. Thanks very much for checking in with me.

[@debw2635]

Hello Mellisa I have a 2016 rx450h we moved to texas and my car turns off the AC when we are stuck in traffic and we have to get off the road and turn off my car for 2 minutes and then turn it on to get the AC to work again, its 105 and this is unacceptable . is there a fix to keep AC blowing cold air when stopped in traffic ? I do not run the Auto except when we first start driving the car to cool it down, I heard your not supposed to run it on Auto for more than like 10 minutes, is that true i cannot find that info in the manual. hope you can help me survive the summer in texas.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Oh goodness! It’s way too hot for that. I would check the Eco Heat & Coil setting in the Climate settings on screen. Make sure that is turned off. Also keep s-flow off. And it is just fine to leave the system in Auto all the time if you like Auto for the fan. If you are still noticing it cycle off the AC compressor, then I would see your Lexus dealer for service to have them check things for you. Thanks for tuning in with me.

[@debw2635]

@@NorthsideLexus thank you so much

[@Socks53]

Hello Melisa. I watch your videos and thanks to you, I am able to get around a little better on my new 2020 Lexus es350. However, I needed more information on the navigation system and voice control. So after 3 months, I made an appointment with my dealer. I live in Tampa Florida and Cody Solomon, tech specialist was able to help me. I told him I watch all your KZbin videos and I've learn a lot. Cody told me you are the best of the best and he actually met you before. I want to thank you for your expertise and able to show all features on the Lexus.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi Socks53! Cody told me that he had a Guest who mentioned my videos. How fun to connect with you here! I'm so glad to be able to help you with your new ES and if Cody is your other contact you are in amazing shape! Cody is fantastic and so knowledgeable! DO you need more voice command here? Here's a recent video i did for voice command tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKrHo6CijaqEgMU Thanks again for watching! Say "Hi" to Cody for me when you see him!

[@Socks53]

Northside Lexus . Melisa thanks for your quick response. I will continue to watch your videos and Cody also told me to call him or stop by if any questions. For a while I thought the technology is way over my head. However, love the car . I had a 2013 es350 and traded it for the new 2020 taking advantage of 0% for 60 months. By the way forgot to tell you my name, Joe Robles. Thanks again

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@Socks53 Awesome, Joe! You are going to end up loving the Technology. I'm so glad Cody and I can help you to love your new ES even more! :)

[@xChocoParfaitx]

Wow!!! That is a game changer, thanks so much.

[@NorthsideLexus]

I'm so glad! Thanks for tuning in with me!

[@AnnieKee-x9x]

Hi, my es250 AC mode recently switched to AUTO when I start my car. And it takes 2 mins to switch to AC. Is there any way to change that mode directly to AC if I start the car?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! That seems odd, but there are a few things that can impact the climate settings: 1. make sure you are using your same key fob, the car remembers the key. 2. Make sure Climate Concierge is not activated. 3. Make sure Eco Heat and Cool is turned Off. 4. If your ES has Lexus Interface, make sure your Drive Profile is active on the car, before making these customizations so they are remembered with your Lexus Driver Profile. If that doesn't resolve it, I would have a Technician look into it for you at your Lexus dealership.

[@AnnieKee-x9x]

Thanks for the reply. Will try figure it out

[@its-kapucha]

Thanks for this video. And how to disable AC compressor 5 minutes before end of driving without disabling fans and going into display climate settings (I'm assuming driving with navigation). Any shortcut how to do this without loosing focus too much during driving?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! What model and year is your Lexus? There is usually an AC button or soft button available, but there are some models that have the AC compressor button deeper in the Climate menu because most newer vehicle systems don't require you to turn the compressor off before turning the vehicle off any longer.

[@its-kapucha]

@@NorthsideLexus 2024 Lexus ES 350h F Sport European version

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@its-kapucha Thanks for the info. The ES is an example of the setup that moves the AC compressor on/off into the Climate settings menu. There is not a hard button shortcut for it.

[@cementra2007]

Please help me. I’ve been struggling to get the AC to work for rear seat passengers in my RX450H. To my understanding it is supposed to blow air automatically through rear air vents when I turn The AC on because only RX450HL models have a separate AC for rear seats, but it doesn’t. How can I get AC to work for rear passengers please?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi, sorry for the delay. It sounds like the S-Flow feature may be turned on. That is a fuel saving feature that cancels air flow to the back. Try this: Press Menu > Climate > and look for the s-flow icon. It looks like this (moving form left to right) three wavy "air" arrow lines blowing toward two people, then one person representing the back seats. Click on the icon until you see that it is turned off. When the feature is on the air flow is canceled. When the feature if Off, the air flow is on. I hope this helps.

[@romansoshin1865]

Hi Melissa! I have got a 2022 Lexus RX 450h with navigation new vehicle. I wonder if there’s a way to change temperature on the main dashboard from F to C. On the set up there is an option to choose unit but after I have done it the temperature was still in F . Please advise! Thank you for terrific videos!

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi Roman, Unfortunately that temperature customization will only change the readout on the Weather Forecast feature. The temperature format for all other calculations is set at the factory and can't be customized. Sorry I don't have a better answer for you. Thanks very much for tuning in with us!

[@trecp1969]

Hey, can you do a video on how to set up the garage controller? Does the garage has to be a certain type or year to function?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi trecp1969! I need to do a more current video for that, but here's the one I have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOZg4iQo7CJiNk What model and year is your vehicle? Another great resource is the HomeLink website: homelink.com/program/process/1 and HomeLink on KZbin: kzbin.info

[@trecp1969]

Thanks for responding. It's a 2020 300 NX

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@trecp1969 Hi! Sorry for the delay. Were you able to use the video links for your NX? Also, your Owners Manual has the exact steps to follow. Check on page 311 The comments won't let me add a file for you. Hopefully this helps you out :)

[@ritapearson2513]

I own a 2018 Rx350 Premium, My fronts seats are on the highest heat setting, auto mode is off and only feeling Lukewarm temperature. Is there any way to increase the heat in the seats to where it is almost therapeutic heat? Thanks.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi Rita, Sounds like a trip to Service would be a good idea. Perhaps they can adjust the internal thermostat for the heated seats? I would definitely reach out to your local Lexus dealer for an appointment. Sorry there isn't another setting that you can access on your own. Best of luck with it.

[@TravelwithLab]

Hi Melissa! Suddenly, the lights on my 2020 RX exterior door handles stopped working when approaching the vehicle. Do you have any idea what might be causing this issue?

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! Usually it is because the Door Mode for the dome lights has been turned off. Make sure to turn on Door Mode by the dome lights and that should do the trick. 40:12 Door Mode for Dome Lights let me know how it goes :)

[@TravelwithLab]

@@NorthsideLexus Where can I locate the door mode? The only dome light button I know of is the interior light button, which I always keep on. Besides that, there's no other button except for the sunroof control.

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@TravelwithLab Hi. Click on the link that I provided in my previous reply to see an example.

[@TravelwithLab]

@@NorthsideLexus Hi Melissa! My Door Mode is activated, still no sign of the welcome handles not lighting :/

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@TravelwithLab I would take it in to service to have them check it for you. With headlights in auto, door mode on for the interior lighting, the vehicle might need to be locked. You could give that a try. Check page 313 in the online manual: assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM0E060U/pdf/OM0E060U.pdf to see where they should be on the 2020 RX.

[@dashtyATG]

Hy thanks for your time. I just couldn't change the outside temperature from farhanaid to celsius lexus ES350 2015.

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi! Thanks for tuning in. That measurement is set by the factory and it is not customizable. If you have a vehicle with NAV that has the Weather feature, the F to C customization will change the temperature readout on the forecast, but it unfortunately doesn't change on the other displays.

[@dashtyATG]

@@NorthsideLexus thank you for your time

[@Fpanora]

These are super helpful! Thanks

[@NorthsideLexus]

So glad you like them! Thanks very much for being here!

[@pollitadroid01]

This was so helpful! Thank you 😊

[@NorthsideLexus]

You're so welcome! Thank you for tuning in!

[@chuckquinn8026]

I’m always learning something new from you! Huge thanks!

[@NorthsideLexus]

Thanks so much, Chuck! :)

[@bamalam9622]

Is there a way to force the outside air (non - recirculating) selection that will survive vehicle restarts and regardless of weather conditions? (2020 RX with Nav)

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hi @bamalam. I'll test this out for you, but try this: Do not use the Auto for fan speed button, only control manually from the fan speed and air flow mode buttons, press the button for air source until the green light is on Outside Air. Turn the car off to test. If it doesn't hold then, turn off the Auto AC Mode as well. Depending on where you live, this can cause too much moisture to build up in the HVAC system and and cause an odor. Definitely don't want that. Can you let me know what your goal is for start up? I can also ask a Tech for you. :)

[@bamalam9622]

@@NorthsideLexus Thanks for the quick response. I tried your suggestions. Switching to Outside Air with Auto AC enabled does not survive a restart. The button goes back to recirculate upon restarting. It does survive a restart if Auto AC is OFF, but that's not really what I want. My intent is to have a setting that will reduce the chances of AC odor over time, and I thought using outside air would do that. I live in the muggy mid-Atlantic, so heat and humidity are common May-September.

[@NorthsideLexus]

@@bamalam9622 Got ya! I know one of my Lead Techs has helped a Guest with this issue. He is off today, but I will reach out to him to see what he suggests. From my research the Auto function for Auto AC Mode and the Auto Fan feature are supposed to help prevent the build up of moisture. They have a process of open and closing the vents to the outside to drain and clear. I don't know the details, but am happy to learn more about it and get back to you. :)

[@billbram2134]

I have the same question. It's hot and muggy in Florida and recirculate air when it's raining can cause condensation on the inside windows.

[@ikeuche2897]

Pls wats d difference btw d Hi and lo

[@NorthsideLexus]

Hello :) Which Hi and Lo setting are you needing help with? On the temperature control Hi is usually 86 degrees on many models and Lo is the lowest possible temp for that model.

[@ikeuche2897]

@@NorthsideLexus When setting my Ac temperature Should i put Hi for quick cooling or Lo. Cos am a bit confused Thnks

[@ikeuche2897]

My car is rx330 04 model

[@JerrlEvans]

Thank you

[@NorthsideLexus]

Thanks for watching, @Jerrl! Great to see you pop up on here again!

[@Jordan-yd2um]

I’m watching this on Sunday 😆

[@NorthsideLexus]

LOL! Glad you're liking the channel. Thanks for all of your great comments. :)

[@gogetit1431]

Me too 🤣