2008 LEXUS RX400H Owners Manual

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Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. According
to the temperature setting, air outlets and fan speed are auto-
matically adjusted, and the mode automatically switches
between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Press ∧ to increase the temperature and ∨ to decrease the tem-
perature on the .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press ∧ to increase the temperature and ∨ to decrease the tempera-
ture on the .
Press ∧ (increase) or ∨ (decrease) on the to separately adjust the tem-
perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press to
return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting
(simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press > (increase) or < (decrease) on the .
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the
button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
front windshield defogger oper-
ates.
If recirculated air mode is selected,
press to switch to outside air
mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator OFF) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator ON) modes each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the front windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return to
recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front outlets (center)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Front outlets (right and left side)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob up to open the
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Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob up to open the
vent and down to close the vent
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside air temperature approaches 32
°F (0 °C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the hybrid system is off.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers, and windshield wiper de-icer
■The defogger and de-icer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirror, as it can become very hot
and burn you.
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. De-icer* is used to pre-
vent ice from building up on the windshield and wiper blades.
ON/OFF
The defoggers and de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
*: Vehicles for Canada only

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3-2. Using the front audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 7
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 4
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 220
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 2 8
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 2 3 1

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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC R u l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any of
its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or perf ormance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid system off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.