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Product Description

The center console assembly in the 2014-2016 Lexus IS is a highly integrated unit that houses the primary controls for the vehicle's driving dynamics and infotainment system. Here is a detailed breakdown of its components.

Overview of the Center Console Assembly

This area serves as the command center for the driver. The design is driver-focused, with all key controls clustered around the gear shifter for easy access. The entire assembly, including the trim piece, shifter, and control modules, is typically removed and sold as a single unit.

Component Breakdown

1. Gear Shifter (Shift Lever Assembly)

Design: The automatic gear shifter features a leather-wrapped knob and a matching leather boot.
F Sport Variation: The F Sport models feature a specific shifter with perforated leather and unique stitching to match the F Sport steering wheel.
Function: Standard P-R-N-D layout with an "S" mode for manual-style shifting (using the lever or paddle shifters).

2. Remote Touch Interface (RTI) - Navigation Control

What it is: This is the "mouse-like" joystick/controller located to the right of the gear shifter.
Function: It is the primary input device for the 7-inch central display screen. It controls all functions of the Navigation, audio, phone, and vehicle settings menus. For these model years, the main screen is not a touchscreen, so the RTI is the main way to interact with it.
Buttons: It is surrounded by essential shortcut buttons, including MENU, HOME, and back/arrow keys.

3. Drive Mode Selector

Design: This is the prominent silver rotary knob located just behind the gear shifter.
Function: It allows the driver to change the vehicle's driving characteristics. The standard modes are:
- ECO: Optimizes throttle and climate settings for fuel efficiency.
- NORMAL: A balance of performance and comfort.
- SPORT: Sharpens throttle response and adjusts steering feel for a more dynamic drive.
F Sport Addition: F Sport models with the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) have an additional SPORT S+ mode, which also stiffens the suspension.

4. Heated and Ventilated Seat Controls

Location: These are the dials or switches located just in front of the gear shifter, below the climate control panel.
CRUCIAL FOR COMPATIBILITY: This is the most important variation to be aware of when buying or selling.
- Heated Seats ONLY: The vehicle will have simple rotary dials, typically with a few heat levels.
- Heated AND Ventilated (Cooled) Seats: The vehicle will have more complex controls, usually dials that you can turn one way for heat (red indicator) and the other way for ventilation (blue indicator).
A buyer must match this feature exactly. A panel with ventilated seat controls will not work correctly in a car that only came with heated seats, and vice-versa.

5. Other Controls

SNOW Mode Button: Reduces throttle response to prevent wheelspin in slippery conditions.
Traction Control OFF Button: Disengages the TRAC/VSC systems.

Vehicle Compatibility

This entire center console assembly is interchangeable across the following models, provided the heated/ventilated seat options are identical:

2014-2015 Lexus IS250
2014-2016 Lexus IS350
2016 Lexus IS200t
2016 Lexus IS300 (AWD Model)

This assembly is also a direct fit for the 2015-2016 Lexus RC coupe models (RC200t, RC300, RC350), as they share the same interior architecture. Always match part numbers to be 100% certain.