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1 Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
2 Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
3 “DUAL” (temperature setting mode change) switch
4 “A/C” switch
5 Air flow control switches
6 Fan speed control switches
7 Air conditioning operation screen display button
8 “TEMP” (driver side temperature control) buttons
9 “OFF” button
10 “AUTO” button
11 Micro dust and pollen filter button
12 Windshield air flow button
13 Air intake control button
14 “PASSENGER TEMP” (passenger side temperature
control) buttons The 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 of
the air conditioning according to the temperature.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG −ON” mode.
“CLIMATE”: Push this button to display switches for
automatic air conditioning control.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
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(c) Micro dust and pollen filter
This vehicle is equipped with a micro dust and pollen filter
mode. When this mode is activated, air from the vents will
remove pollen on the driver and passengers.
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Push the micro dust and pollen filter button.
The indicator light and “A/C” switch come on and
RECIRCULATED AIR mode is turned on. Air is delivered from
the instrument panel vents to the areas near the driver and
passengers to remove pollen on them.
When the interior is purified sufficiently with fresh air (after
about 3 minutes at normal outside temperature and about 1
minute at low outside temperature), this mode will be turned off
automatically and the indicator light will go out.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is activated, this mode will
be turned off by pushing the micro dust and pollen filter button
again. The indicator light will also go out.
INFORMATION
Use this mode to remove pollen quickly carried by the
driver or passengers or through the window in the
days with much pollen.
Use and push the windshield air flow button to
remove the fog on the windshield in rainy days.
Fresh air is delivered even when the micro dust and
pollen filter button is turned off.
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Rear vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the center
vents, side vents and rear vents. They may be opened or
closed as shown.
(f) Replacing the air conditioning filter
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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, in addition to removing odors,
prevents dust and pollen 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 conditioning
and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating
efficiency, or if the windows fog up easily.
If the symptoms of air conditioning efficiency problems occur,
contact your nearest Lexus dealer to have the filter replaced.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, 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, see the “Owner’s Manual
Supplement / Scheduled Maintenance”). 1. Turn the air intake control to RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.
The filter case cannot be removed in the OUTSIDE AIR mode.
2. Turn off the engine switch.
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4. Open
the glove box and remove the partition by pulling.
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5. Pull the filter cover toward you.
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6. Push the tabs and pull the filter case toward you.
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7. Take out the filter.
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8. Remove the filter from the filter case.
9. Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.
NOTICE
When setting the filter to the filter case, the UP marks
shown on the filter and filter case should be noted and
fitted as shown.
INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be installed properly
in position. The use of air conditioning with the filter
removed may cause deteriorated dustproof perfor-
mance and then affect air conditioning performance.
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