2010 Lexus GX460 air condition

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Interior features
GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)
Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed,
press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and “” to
decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “ ” on the temperature
control button on the driver’s si de to increase the temperature
and “ ” to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switch es between individual and simulta-
neous modes each time the “DUAL” button is pressed.
When the “DUAL” button is pressed (the indicator on the “DUAL” but-
ton is on) or the passenger’s side temperature control button is pressed,
the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted
separately.
To change the air outlets, press “ ” or “ ” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed,
press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and “” to
decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “ ” on the temperature
control button on the driver’s si de to increase the temperature
and “ ” to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switch es between individual and simulta-
neous modes each time the “3ZONE” button is pressed.
When the “3ZONE” button is pressed (the indicator on the “3ZONE”
button is on), the front passenger’s side temperature control button is
pressed or the “REAR/TEMP” button is pressed, the temperature for
the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats ( P. 400) can be
adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press “ ” or “ ” on .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U) Air flows to the upper body.
*1: Only the in automatic mode (Air may not always flow.)
*2: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U) Air flows to the feet.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to (outside air)
mode.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
*: Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)■
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and (out-
side air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.
Vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning systemPress .
The mode switches among (recirculated air mode), automatic and (outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed. 
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem operates automatically.
Changing the rear seat settings (veh icles with a rear automatic air con-
ditioning system)
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” on the “REAR/TEMP” button to increase the temperature
and “ ” to decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switch es between individual and simulta-
neous modes each time the “3ZONE” button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air intake is automatically
switched to (outside air)
mode. It is not possible to recircu-
lated air mode when the switch is
on.
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Micro dust and pollen filter mode buttonOperates micro dust and pollen fil-
ter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approximately
3 minutes.

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Interior features
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Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
(vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning system)
Press for 2 or more
seconds.
Press “” (increase) or “ ”
(decrease) on the temperature
control button on the driver’s side.
From - 3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
STEP1
STEP2

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent