2011 Lexus HS250h air conditioning

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When driving
■Selecting a driving mode
The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions:
Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the fuel
economy, because the torque
corresponding to the accelera-
tor pedal depression amount
can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions and the operation of
the air conditioning system
(heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized.
When the “ECO MODE”
switch is pressed, the “ECO
MODE” indicator comes on in
the meter.
Power mode
Suitable when the vehicle needs
to drive powerfully or travels in
mountainous areas.
When the power mode switch is
pressed, the “PWR MODE”
indicator comes on in the meter.

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When driving
■Using air conditioning in Eco drive mode
The Eco drive mode controls heating/cooling and fan speed operation to improve
fuel consumption. When you want to improve the effectiveness of the air condition-
ing system, adjust the fan speed or cancel the Eco drive mode.
For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
■Power mode automatic deactivation
Power mode is automatically deactivated if the “POWER” switch is turned off after
driving in power mode.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 5 8 0 )
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in
an accident.
■For the shift lever
Do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever fr om returning to position, causing unex-
pected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.

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Automatic air conditioning
system..................................... 256
Rear window defogger switch ...................................... 264
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 265
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system........................... 266
Using the radio ....................... 269
Using the CD player .............. 277
Playing MP3 and WMA discs......................................... 285
Operating an iPod ................. 292
Operating a USB memory.................................. 300
Optimal use of the audio
system..................................... 308
Using the AUX port ................ 311
Using the steering wheel
audio switches....................... 312
Interior features3

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Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automati cally adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equi pped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Automatic
mode button
Driver’s side
temperature display
Dual
mode
button
Fan speed control buttons Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature display
Driver’s side
temperature
control buttons Outside/recirculated air
mode buttonWindshield
defogger button Passenger’s side
temperature
control buttons
Micro dust
and pollen
filter mode
button
“OFF” button Air outlet selector button
Cooling and
dehumidification
function on/off
button

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Interior features
Using automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature
setting.
Press “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passen-
ger’s side temperature control button is pressed, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan speed,
press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and “ ” on to
decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, press “ ” on to increase
the temperature and “ ” to decrease the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the passen-
ger’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 .
The air outlets used are switched each time the button is pressed. The
air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.

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Interior features
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows mainly to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recirculated air mode) and
(outside air mode) modes each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system oper-
ates 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.
Micro dust and pollen filter mode buttonOperates micro dust and pollen fil-
ter on/off.
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode.
Pollen 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.
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.