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If manual switching of air intake is de-
sired —
Each time you push the air intake control
button, the mode changes in order from
the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to AUTO-
MATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then
back to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode.
Each indicator light shows which mode is
now selected.
1 RECIRCULATED AIR mode —If
quick circulation of cooled air is de-
sired, select this mode.
2 EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode (on some models) — If the outside
air contains harmful substances like
exhaust gas (i.e., when the vehicle
running just in front of your vehicle ac-
celerates rapidly), the system
changes automatically from the
OUTSIDE AIR mode (with indicators
2 and3on) to the RECIRCU-
LATED AIR mode (with indicators
1 and2on).
3 OUTSIDE AIR mode — The system
will take fresh outside air into the ve-
hicle. Turning off the air conditioning manually
will cancel the EXHAUST GAS AUTO-
MATIC mode. If you select the “AUTO”
mode during fan operating, the air condi-
tioning turns on and the EXHAUST GAS
AUTOMATIC mode will operate.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air in-
take control button set to OUTSIDE AIR
mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easi-
ly.
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To change the sensitivity of the sensor
switching between the RECIRCU-
LATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR in the AU-
TOMATIC mode, push the air intake
control button and hold it for a few sec-
onds.
The “Smog Sensor” screen will be dis-
played.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be ad-
justed only while the vehicle has been
stopped.
The sensitivity of the touch−screen button
is set to be higher toward “HI” and lower to-
ward “LO”.
Touch the desired button on the screen.
When you push the “AUTO”button, the
above screen goes off. If manual on
−off of the air conditioning
is desired —
Touch “A/C” to turn the air conditioning on
and touch it again to turn the air condition-
ing off. If you turn off the air conditioning
manually, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMAT-
IC mode will be cancelled.
If the outside temperature is below 0 _C
(32 _F), the air conditioning will turn off au-
tomatically. At this time, the indicator on
“A/C” is off and the EXHAUST GAS AU-
TOMATIC indicator light remains on. How-
ever, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC
mode does not operate. When the air con-
ditioning turns on as with the raised tem-
perature, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMAT-
IC mode resumes.
If the system is used for ventilation, heat-
ing in dry weather or removing frost or ex-
terior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer re-
quired. This will improve fuel economy.
The air conditioning can be used for year −
round automatic temperature control in-
cluding cooling and dehumidifying opera-
tion.
If the air conditioning compressor does not
operate, the indicator of “A/C”will blink.
If the indicator of “A/C”blinks even when
“A/C” is touched again, have the com-
pressor checked by your Lexus dealer.
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(b) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
To remove interior fog on the wind-
shield —
Push the windshield air flow button.To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield—
1. Push the “TEMP” (“
”) button to set
the “HI”.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Touch fan speed control touch −screen
button on the right side to obtain a maxi-
mum air flow.
4. Leave “A/C”off.
When the windshield air flow button is
pushed while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioning is set to operate.
If you push the windshield air flow button
once again while in the windshield air flow
mode, the mode then returns to the last
mode used.
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up, do not use the windshield air
flow button during cooled air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature
of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up blocking
your vision.
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(c) Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogging
To turn the electric rear window and
outside rear view mirror defogger on,
push the button above.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must
be in IGNITION ON mode.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window and the heater panels in the
outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear
the surface.
Keep your hands off the mirror faces when
the system is on.
The indicator light is on when the defogger
is operating.
CAUTION
When the outside rear view mirror de-
foggers are on, do not touch the out-
side surface of the rear view mirror as
it can become very hot and burn you.
The system will automatically shut off
when the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
If further defrosting or defogging is de-
sired, simply actuate the switch again.
When the surface has cleared, push the
button once again to turn the defogger off.
Continuous use may cause the battery to
discharge, especially during stop−and− go
driving. The defogger is not designed to
dry rain water or to melt snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily
coated with ice, use a spray de −icer before
operating the system.
NOTICE
DWhen cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater wires
or connectors.
DTo prevent the battery from being
discharged, turn the switch off
when the engine is not running.
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(d) 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.
Push the micro dust and pollen filter
button.
The indicator light and“A/C”come on.
The RECIRCULATED AIR mode is also
turned on at normal outside temperature.
Air is delivered from the instrument panel
vents to the areas near the driver and pas-
sengers to remove pollen on them.
When the interior is purified sufficiently
with fresh air (after about 3 minutes at nor-
mal outside temperature and about 1 min-
ute at low outside temperature), this mode
will be turned off automatically and the indi-
cator light will go out.
When the micro dust and pollen filter is ac-
tivated, this mode will be turned off by
pushing the micro dust and pollen filter but-
ton again. The indicator light will also go
out.
INFORMATION
D Use this mode to remove pollen
quickly carried by the driver or
passengers or through the window
in the days with much pollen.
D Use and push the windshield air
flow button to remove the fog on
the windshield in rainy days.
D Fresh air is delivered even when
the micro dust and pollen filter but-
ton is turned off.
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(e) Outside temperature display
Outside temperature is displayed on
the screen.
The displayed temperature ranges from
−40 _C( −40 _F) up to 50 _C (122 _F).
If the temperature shows “ −−” or “E”, take
your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
In the following situations, the correct out-
side temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to
change.
DWhen stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
DWhen the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.) (f) Operating tips
DTo help cool down the interior after
parking in the hot sun, drive for the first
few minutes with the windows open.
After the excess heat has blown away,
close the windows.
DMake sure the air inlet grilles in front of
the windshield are not blocked by
leaves or other obstructions.
DIf air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the dashboard vents and rear
vents. (See “(g) Adjusting the position
of and opening and closing the air out-
lets” on page 266.)
DKeep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate through-
out the vehicle.
DOn cold days, set the fan speed to high
for a minute to help clear the intake
ducts of snow or moisture. This can re-
duce the amount of fogging on the win-
dows.
DWhen driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake control but-
ton be set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode
to take in the fresh air and set the fan
speed selector to any setting except
OFF.
DIf following another vehicle on a dusty
road, or driving in windy and dusty
conditions, it is recommended that the
air intake control button be temporarily
pressed in to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode, which will close off the outside
passage and prevent outside air and
dust from entering the vehicle interior.
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Heating
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation —Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature — To the desired
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning — OFF
For manual operation —
Fan speed — To the desired fan speed
Temperature — Towards high
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow — FLOOR
Air conditioning — OFF
DFor quick heating, select RECIRCU-
LATED AIR mode for a few minutes. To
keep the windows from fogging, select
OUTSIDE AIR mode after the vehicle
interior has been warmed.
DTouch “A/C” on for dehumidified heat-
ing.
DChoose floor/windshield air flow to
heat the vehicle interior while defrost-
ing or defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation —
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature — To the desired
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning — ON
For manual operation —
Fan speed — To the desired fan speed
Temperature — Towards low
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow — PANEL
Air conditioning — ON
DFor quick cooling, select RECIRCU-
LATED AIR mode for a few minutes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
For automatic operation —
Push in the “AUTO” button.
Temperature — Towards low
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air conditioning — OFF
For manual operation —
Fan speed — To the desired fan speed
Temperature — Towards low
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow — PANEL
Air conditioning — OFF
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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 high
temperature to heat;
low temperature to
cool
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
When the windshield air flow button is
pushed, air flows mainly from the wind-
shield 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 RECIR-
CULATED AIR mode, push the air intake
control button once again.
Touch “A/C” for dehumidified heating or
cooling. This setting clears the front view
more quickly.
DOn humid days, do not blow cold air on
the windshield −the difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures 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
For manual operation —
Fan speed — To the desired fan speed
Temperature — Towards high
temperature
Air intake — OUTSIDE AIR
Air flow — WINDSHIELD
When the windshield air flow button is
pushed, air flows mainly from the wind-
shield 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 RECIR-
CULATED AIR mode, push the air intake
control button once again.
Touch “A/C” for dehumidified heating or
cooling. This setting clears the front view
more quickly.
DTo heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose floor/
windshield air flow.
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