1992 Lexus ES300 window

AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
70The automatic air conditioner automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioner features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition key
must be in the “ON” position.
You may use manual controls to override the automatic
settings.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
1. Push the “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioner, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the button depressed is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
2. Turn the “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob is used to set the desired
passenger compartment temperature. The temperature of air
delivered to the passenger compartment will be controlled
automatically according to the setting. The figures on the panel
indicate degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade.SETTING OPERATION − manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired −
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually
by pushing either side of the air flow control
(MODE)
button. The mode appears on the display. The function of each
mode is as follows:
FACE mode − Directs air flow at face level.
BI-LEVEL mode − Directs air flow at face level, and at
floor level for both front and rear. Except in ventilation, the air
to the floor is slightly warmer than air to the face.
FLOOR mode − Directs air flow mostly at floor level for
both front and rear.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD mode − Directs air flow to the
windshield and front side windows as well as floor level for both
front and rear.
FRONT WINDSHIELD mode − Directs air flow mostly to
the windshield and front side windows.
When this mode is selected while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioner is set to operate and the OUTSIDE
AIR mode is set.

AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
71 CAUTION:
Do not use the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up and block your vision.
If quick heating or cooling is desired −
Obtain maximum power by turning the “Push AUTO
.TEMP”
knob fully. At this time, “MAX.HOT” or “MAX.COLD” will appear
on the display.
If manual fan speed control is desired −
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing
either side of the fan speed control
(FAN) button. The
higher the fan speed, the more air is delivered. Pushing the
(OFF) button turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed
setting.
Stopping the fan −
Push the
(OFF) button.
The fan stops in automatic mode or manual mode.If manual switching of air intake is desired −
The
(AIR INTAKE) button is used to switch the air intake
between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the OUTSIDE AIR
mode indicator light will come on and the system will take fresh
outside air into the vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air intake
control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The
RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
If manual on-off of the air conditioner is desired −
Push the
(A/C) button.
The air conditioner on − off button is used to turn the air
conditioner on and off. Push the button to turn the air
conditioner on and push it again to turn the air conditioner off.
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioner off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioner can be used for year-round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.

AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
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.

AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
87 The player will skip any empty disc trays.
Disk check window
4. Insert the magazine into the player with the disc check
window facing you and close the cover.
Be sure the cover is fully closed. If the cover is open, “OPEN”
will be shown on the display and the player will not operate.
When the cover is closed, the system will be in a “Load” cycle
for approximately 20 seconds while the system searches for
discs in the magazine. Upon completion of this cycle, the CD
unit will be ready to play. If the (CD) button is pushed
during the “Load” cycle, “LOAD” will appear on the display until
the system has completed the load cycle, after which the
system will begin normal play,
(b) Playing a compact disc
1. Push the (CD) button after setting the magazine in the
player. “CD” then appears on the display.The discs set in the magazine are played continuously, starting
with the disc on top. The disc number of the disc currently being
played, the track number and the time from the beginning of the
program will appear on the display.
The compact disc player can also be turned on by pushing the
“PWR.VOL” knob if the compact disc player was being played
when the system was turned off.
If the radio or cassette tape player was turned on before
pushing the (CD) button, it will automatically turn off.
2. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
3. Select your program. (See “(c) Selecting a compact disc”
and “(d) Selecting a program”.)
When play of one disc ends, the first program of the following
disc starts. When play of the final disc ends, play of the first disc
starts again.
4. Adjust the tone and balance on the radio. (See “(d)
Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance” of
radio operation.)
5. Push the “PWR.VOL” knob to turn the compact disc player
off.
(c) Selecting a compact disc
Push the (DISC) button on the left side to select the
disc number.
Push the (DISC) button on the left side and hold it until
the desired disc number appears on the display. When you
release the button, the player will start playing the selected disc
from the first program.