2005 Lexus IS300 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2005 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53489U)

AIR CONDITIONING
200Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation ±
Set the air flow control dial and the fan speed control
dial to ªAUTOº position.
Temperature ± To the desired temperature
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
For manual operation ±Fan speed ± To the desired fan speed
Temperature ± Towards WARM (to the right)
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± FLOOR
 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 ±
Set the air flow control dial and the fan speed control
dial to ªAUTOº position.
Temperature ± To the desired temperature
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
For manual operation ±Fan speed ± To the desired fan speed
Temperature ± Towards COLD (to the left)
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± PANEL
 For quick cooling, select RECIRCULATED AIR for a few
minutes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation ±
Set the air flow control dial and the fan speed control
dial to ªAUTOº position.
Temperature ± Towards low temperature
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
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AIR CONDITIONING
201
For manual operation ±
Fan speed ± To the desired fan speed
Temperature ± Towards COLD (to the left)
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± PANEL
Defogging and defrosting
± The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation ±
Temperature ± Towards high temperature to heat; low temperature to cool
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
AIR FLOW ± WINDSHIELD
For manual operation ±
Fan speed ± To the desired fan speed
Temperature ± Towards WARM (to the right) to heat;
COLD (to the left) to cool
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± WINDSHIELD
Set the air flow control dial to the windshield or floor/windshield
position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of
clearing the front view. When turning the air flow selector to windshield position, the
air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the
front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press
the air intake selector button once again.
Press
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 ± the
difference between the outside and inside temperatures could make the fogging worse.
± The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation ±
Temperature ± Towards high temperature
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± WINDSHIELD
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AIR CONDITIONING
202For manual operation ±
Fan speed ± To the desired fan speed
Temperature ± Towards WARM (to the right)
Air intake ± OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow ± WINDSHIELD
Set the air flow control dial to the windshield or floor/windshield
position turns on the defrosting function with the purpose of
clearing the front view.
When turning the air flow selector to windshield position, the
air intake selects FRESH automatically. This is to clean up the
front view more quickly.
If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press
the air intake selector button once again.
Press 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.
Center vents
SV21031
The center vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Side vents
SS21019
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
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SECTION 2 ± 2
203
AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
SYSTEM
Audio system
Audio system204
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AUDIO
204
AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system (with six CD changer)
SV22066

You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ªInstrument panel light controlº on page 58 for details.
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AUDIO
205
1Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 208 for details.)
2CD slot
(See page 219 for details.)
3Ejecting a CD
(See page 220 for details.)
4Traffic announcement/Program type
(See page 214 for details.)
5CD pre±load button
(See page 219 for details.)
6Audio control knob/Frequency tuning
(See page 209 for details.)
7Mode selectors
(See page 208 for details.)
8Message
(See page 215 for details.)
9Function buttons
1 ± 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 212 for details.)
:CD selection
(See page 222 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 217 or 224 for details.) RAND:
Random access
(See page 224 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 217 for details.)
 :Rewinding or reversing
(See page 217 or 223 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 217 or 223 for details.)
:


: Side change
(See page 217 for details.)
DOLBY NR button
(See page 216 for details.)
10Cassette tape slot
(See page 216 for details.)
11Ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 216 for details.)
12Radio mode: Frequency tuning
(See page 212 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 218 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 223 for details.)
13Scan tuning button
(See page 213 for details.)
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AUDIO
206
Quick reference for your audio system (with single CD player)
SV22045

You can adjust the brightness of the display. See ªInstrument panel light controlº on page 58 for details.
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AUDIO
207
1Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 208 for details.)
2CD slot
(See page 220 for details.)
3Ejecting a CD
(See page 221 for details.)
4Audio control knob/Frequency tuning
(See page 209 for details.)
5Mode selectors
(See page 208 for details.)
6Cassette tape slot
(See page 216 for details.)
7Function buttons
1 ± 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 212 for details.)
:CD selection
(See page 222 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 217 or 224 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 224 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 217 for details.) 
:Rewinding or reversing
(See page 217 or 223 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 217 or 223 for details.)
:


: Side change
(See page 217 for details.)
DOLBY NR button
(See page 216 for details.)
8Ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 216 for details.)
9Radio mode: Frequency tuning
(See page 212 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 218 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 223 for details.)
10Scan tuning button
(See page 213 for details.)
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