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72If the air conditioner compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the
(A/C) button will blink. If the indicator of the
(A/C) button blinks even when the (A/C) button is
pushed again, have the compressor checked by your nearest
Lexus dealer.
(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
See “(a) Climate control” for details on each button.
To remove interior fog on the windshield −
Push the
(WINDSHIELD) button
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield −
1. Place the temperature control knob at the maximum
temperature.
2. Push the
(WINDSHIELD) button.
3. Push the right side of the fan speed control
(FAN)
button to set the fan speed at the maximum speed.
(c) Operating tips
Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are
not blocked by leaves or other obstructions.
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the dashboard
vents. (See “Side vents”.)
To help cool down the interior after parking in the hot sun.
drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. After
the excess heat has blown away, close the windows.
When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust
thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake
control button be left to the OUTSIDE AIR mode and the fan
operated.
If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in
windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air
intake control button be temporarily pushed to the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode, which will close off the outside
passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the
vehicle interior.
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84Cassette tape player operating tips
Use only cassette tapes of good quality, having no
damage. Avoid using tapes with a total playing time longer
than 90 minutes.
Using damaged tapes may cause harm to the tape player.
Longer tapes are not recommended because of their thinness.
Be sure that the tape is not slack and that the label is firmly
stuck on the shell before insertion.
Wind the tape firmly by turning the hub with a pencil or the like.
Be careful not to touch the tape surface.
When not in use, take the cassette out of the player, put it
back into its case and store it away from dust, magnets
and direct sunlight.
Leaving cassettes on the dashboard in the sun could damage
your tapes.
Keep the interior mechanism of the cassette player clean.
Once or twice a month, use a wet type cleaning cassette to
clean off tape coating residue accumulated on the head,
capstan and pinch roller.
NOTICE:
Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert
anything other than cassette tapes into the slot, or the
tape player may be damaged.
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89 The temperature of the player’s internal mechanism is
raised because of high external temperature.
Remove the magazine from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus dealer.
Compact disc player operating tips
Use only compact discs labeled as shown, having no dirt,
damage or warp. Lexus does not recommend using 8 cm
(3.2 in.) discs.Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player
unit. Do not insert any object other than a disc into the
slot.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the compact disc
player.
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Do not put any fingerprints, stickers or pen marks on the
surfaces of the disc.
Hold the disc only by the edge or center hole.
When not in use, take the disc out of the player, put it back
into its case and store it away from dust, heat, damp and
direct sunlight.
Leaving discs on the dashboard in the sun may damage or
warp them.