2005 Lexus GX470 air condition

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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ªInstrument panel light controlº on page 86 for details.

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244The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on±off the
air conditioning according to the temperature.
The ignition key must be in the ªONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessarywhen the engine is not running.

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1ªAUTOº button
2ªOFFº button
3Driver side temperature display (in degreesFahrenheit or Centigrade)
4Fan speed display
5Air flow display
6Passenger side temperature display (in degreesFahrenheit or Centigrade)
7Windshield air flow button
8ªPASSENGER TEMPº (passenger side temperaturecontrol) button
9ªDUALº (temperature setting mode change) button
10ªA/Cº button
11ªMODEº(air flow control) button
12Fan speed control button
13Air intake control button
14ªTEMPº (driver side temperature control) button

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Air flow selection

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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION Ð automatic control
1. Push the ªAUTOº button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
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.
Push the ªOFFº button to turn the air conditioning system off.
2. Use the ªTEMPº or ªPASSENGER TEMPº button to set
the desired temperature.
The ªTEMPº or ªPASSENGER TEMPº button is used to set the
desired temperature. The temperature will be controlled on the
driver and passenger sides simultaneously or individually.
ªTEMPº button Ð Changes the temperature on the driver and
passenger sides simultaneously or the driver side only.
ªPASSENGER TEMPº button Ð Changes the temperature
settings separate from driver side.
ªDUALº button Ð Changes the mode of the temperature
setting.
The indicator on the ªDUALº button has two modes:
 With the indicator on Ð For individual temperature setting
 With the indicator off Ð For simultaneous temperature
setting

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Driver side setting
Passenger side setting
Mixed settingSETTING OPERATION Ð manual control
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.
If manual air flow selection is desired Ð
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pushing the button. The function of each mode is
as follows:
1Panel
Ð Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2Bi±level Ð Air flows from both the floor vents and the
instrument panel vents.
3Floor Ð Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
4Floor/Windshield Ð Air flows mainly from the floor vents
and windshield vents.

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If quick heating or cooling is desired Ð
Push the ªTEMPº or ªPASSENGER TEMPº button on either
side
and hold it until ªMAX. HOTº or ªMAX. COLDº appears on
the display.
If manual fan speed control is desired Ð

1Fan speed at low2Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing the
appropriate side of fan speed control button. The higher the fan
speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing the ªOFFº button
turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed setting. If manual switching of air intake is desired Ð
Each time you push the air intake control button, the mode
changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to
OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode. Each indicator light shows which mode is now selected.
1RECIRCULATED AIR mode Ð
If quick circulation of
cooled air is desired, select this mode.
2OUTSIDE AIR mode Ð The system will take fresh
outside air into the vehicle.
To prevent fogging up of the windshield, the air intake mode
may change automatically to the OUTSIDE AIR mode
depending on the condition of the air conditioning system.
For example, when the ambient temperature is low, the air
intake mode may change automatically to the OUTSIDE AIR
mode. This is not a malfunction.

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250If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, push the air intake
control
button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The indicator light will
come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
If manual on±off of the air conditioning is desired Ð
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 0 C (32F).
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.
(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
To remove interior fog on the windshield Ð
Push the windshield air flow button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield Ð
1. Push the ªTEMPº button to set the maximum temperature.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Push the fan speed control button on the right side to obtain
a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the ªA/Cº button off.
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.