2004 Lexus ES330 air conditioning

AIR CONDITIONING
203 For manual operation Ð
Fan speed Ð To the desired fan speed
Temperature Ð Towards low temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow Ð PANEL
Air conditioning Ð OFF
Defogging and defrosting
Ð The inside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation Ð
Temperature Ð Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow Ð WINDSHIELD
For manual operation Ð
Fan speed Ð To the desired fan speed
Temperature Ð Towards high temperature to heat;
low temperature to cool
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow Ð WINDSHIELD
When the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly
from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function
with the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used.This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the A/Cº button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield Ð the
difference between the outside and inside temperatures
could make the fogging worse.
Ð The outside of the windshield

AIR CONDITIONING
204For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation Ð
Temperature Ð Towards high temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow Ð WINDSHIELD
For manual operation Ð
Fan speed Ð To the desired fan speed
Temperature Ð Towards high temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow Ð WINDSHIELD

AIR CONDITIONING
205 When the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly
from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function
with the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used.
This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode
automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode,
push the air intake control button once again.
Push the A/Cº button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield,
choose floor/windshield air flow.
(d) Side vents and rear vents

Side vents

Rear vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents
and rear vents. The side vents and rear vents may be
opened or closed as shown.

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(e) Checking and replacing the air conditioning
filter
The air conditioning filter information label is placed in the
glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been
installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the
vehicle through the air conditioning vent.
The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter
may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and
heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency,
or if the windows begin to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace
the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such
as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the Owner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenanceº.)

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1. Open the glove box. Remove the screw with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the 2 pins installed on the upper part of the
glove box and lower the glove box.
3. Take out the filter case.
4. Remove the filter from the filter case.
5. Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.

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INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be installed properly
in position. The use of air conditioning with the filter
removed may cause deteriorated dustproof
performance and then affect air conditioning
performance.

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SECTION 2 ± 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system (type A)211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio system (type B)235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate Navigation System
Owner's Manualº.