1995 Lexus ES300 ignition

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
82The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioning 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 control to override the automatic settings.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
1. Push the “AUTO
.TEMP” knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioning, 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 “AUTO
.TEMP” knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The “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 button 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 conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSIDE
AIR mode is set.
If you push the “FRONT WINDSHIELD” button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
85
Side vents
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Lower vent
The lower vent may be opened or closed as shown.
AUDIO SYSTEM
Car audio operating tips
You can listen to the car audio when the ignition key is at
“ON” or “ACC”. However, if the engine is not running, the
key must be in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Audio operation is described in detail on the following pages:
Radio operation − See page 86.
Cassette tape player operation − See page 90.
Compact disc player operation − See page 94.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
88Push the
(SCAN) button for longer than 2 seconds. With
“SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a
station of higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to
the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice,
simply push the
(SCAN) button once again.
Manual tuning: Push the
(TUNE) button within 0.5 seconds.
Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down
to another frequency where stations could exist.
(c) Presetting a station.
1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a
beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button
number will appear on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is
cut off (battery disconnected, blown fuse, etc.).
(d) Adjusting the tone
To adjust the low-pitched tone, push the “BASS” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the middle-pitched tone, push the “MID” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the high-pitched tone, push the “TREBLE” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.(e) Adjusting the sound balance
To balance the sound between the right and left speakers,
push the “BALANCE” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers,
push the “FADER” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
Radio operating tips
The antenna automatically extends to full height when the
radio and ignition are turned on and retracts when either is
turned off.
CAUTION:
Before extending the antenna, confirm that no one is close
enough to get injured.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
retracted before running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
91 (a) Playing a cassette tape
1. Put the cassette into the slot, with the tape side to the right
and lightly push it in. The tape player will grasp the cassette
and slide it into place to play. If the radio is on when the cassette
is inserted, the radio will automatically turn off.
If the cassette is already in the slot, push the
(TAPE)
button.
At this time, “TAPE” will appear on the display.
The tape player can also be turned on by pushing the
“PWR.VOL” knob if the tape player was being used when the
system was turned off.
When a metal or chrome equivalent tape is inserted, the player
will automatically adapt to it and “METAL” will appear on the
display.
2. If using a tape recorded with Dolby NR*, push the right side
of the
(Dolby B.C NR) button to select the Dolby B NR
or Dolby C NR mode. The display will indicate which Dolby
noise reduction system is operating.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces noise for high-pitched tones.
The Dolby C NR mode is also effective for middle tones. For
best sound reproduction, select the same NR mode that was
used to record the tape. To play a tape recorded without Dolby
NR*, push the button until the Dolby NR indicator disappears.
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
3. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.4. Select your program. (See “(b) Selecting a program”.)
5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the
tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance” of radio operation.)
6. If desired, other functions may be used for your
convenience. (See “(c) Other tape player functions”.)
7. To turn the player off, push the “PWR.VOL” knob.
8. To eject the cassette, push the
(EJECT) button. As this
is done, the player will turn off. If the radio was on when the
cassette tape was inserted, it will automatically turn on again.
The ignition key can be at any position to eject the cassette.
(b) Selecting a program
1. Push the
(PROG) button to select a side to play. The
tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being
played.
The player will automatically reverse directions at the end of
the tape to play the other side.
2. Play the program you want using either of the following
methods.