Automatic Air Conditioning Controls
80The automatic air conditioning auto-
matically maintains the set tempera-
ture.
This air conditioning features automatic
fan speed and air flow control which auto-
matically selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the tempera-
ture. The ignition key must be in the ºONº
position.
CLIMATE: Push this button to display
switches for automatic air conditioning con-
trols.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the air condition-
ing on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION ± automatic con-
trol
UNG502
1. Push the ºAUTOº button.
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 ad-
justed. The operation status is shown by
each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is
depressed while operating in automatic
mode, the mode relevant to the depressed
button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.Push the ºOFFº button to turn the air condi-
tioning off.
It is recommended to close the lower vent.
For details about it, see page 88.
Automatic Air Conditioning Controls
85 3. Push the ºHIº of the air flow control switch
to obtain a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the air conditioning on±off button
off.
For further information for removing frost and
fog, see ºLower ventº on page 88.
When the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº button is
pushed while operating in automatic mode,
the air conditioning is set to operate and the
OUTSIDE AIR mode is set.
If you push the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº but-
ton once again while in the FRONT WIND-
SHIELD mode, the mode then returns to the
last mode used.
CAUTION
Do not use the ºFRONT WINDSHIELDº
button during cooled air operation in
extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield
could cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up blocking your vi-
sion.
When you turn the ignition switch on after the
removal and installation of the battery termi-
nal, the indicator light may flash and the oper-
ating sound of the motor may be heard. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
You may hear the operating sound of the mo-
tor about 70 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned off. This is not also a malfunction.(c) Outside temperature
display
UNG510
Outside temperature is displayed on the
screen.
The displayed temperature ranges from
±30C (±22F) up to 50C (122F). If the
temperature does not appear on the display
or it shows º± ± ±º, take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
