2005 Lexus GX470 Engine / LEXUS 2005 GX470 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60B11U)

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If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in
windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air
intake be temporarily set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode, which will close off the outside passage and prevent
outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior. Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation Ð
Push in the ªAUTOº button.
Temperature Ð To the desired temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning Ð OFF
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 FLOOR
Air conditioning Ð OFF
 For quick heating, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes. To keep the windows from fogging, select
OUTSIDE AIR after the vehicle interior has been warmed.
 Push the ªA/Cº button on for dehumidified heating.
 Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior
while defrosting or defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation Ð
Push in the ªAUTOº button.
Temperature Ð To the desired temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning Ð ON
For manual operation Ð

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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 ON
 For quick cooling, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes. Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation Ð
Push in the ªAUTOº button.
Temperature Ð Towards low temperature
Air intake Ð OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning Ð OFF
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 windshield For 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

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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 ªA/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
For 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

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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 ªA/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.

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(d) Center vents and side vents

Center vents

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

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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 ef ficiency,
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 ªOwner's Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenanceº.)1. Open the glove box and unhook the cip as shown
above.
2. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the
claws.

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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.
When installing the filter in the filter case, keep the arrow
pointing up.

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INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be installed properlyin position. The use of air conditioning with the filterremoved may cause deteriorated dustproofperformance and then affect air conditioningperformance.