AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
103 To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed
setting.
If manual switching of air intake is desired ±
The air intake control 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 indicator light will come on and the system will take fresh
outside air into the vehicle..
If quick circulation of cooled air is desire, 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 the engine coolant temperature becomes extremely high,
the RECIRCULATED SIR mode is automatically selected.
This is not a malfunction. When the engine coolant
temperature is lowered, the previous mode resumes.
If manual on±off of the air conditioning is desired ±
Push the ªA/Cº button to turn the air conditioning on and push
it again to turn the air conditioning off.
The air conditioning does not work if the outside temperature
is lowered down to around 05C (325F).
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather
or removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the
air conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will
improve fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for
year±round automatic temperature control including cooling
and dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the ªA/Cº button will blink. If the indicator of the
ªA/Cº button blinks even when the ªA/Cº button is pushed
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.
Displaying the outside temperature ±
When you push the ªOUTSIDE TEMPº knob, the
temperature display shows the outside temperature. To
return to the display of the current set temperature, push the
knob again. The temperature display ranges from ±305C
(±225F) up to 505C (1225F) .
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
105
(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 ªSide ventsº.)
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 speed control button be pressed to anywhere except
the ªOFFº button.
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 pressed in to the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode, which will close off the
outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from
entering the vehicle interior.
Side vents
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
