2012 Lexus ES350 air conditioning

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INFORMATION
DDuring use, various odors from in-
side and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the air
conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted from
the vents.
D To reduce potential odors from oc-
curring:
D It is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to
outside air mode prior to turning
the vehicle off.
D The start timing of the blower
may be delayed for a short peri-
od of time immediately after the
air conditioning system is
started in automatic operation
mode.
By pushing the switch above, you can
operate the voice command system.
For the operation of the voice command
system and the command, see pages 44
and 49. (b) Using automatic air conditioning
system
DSwitching to automatic operation
mode
Push the “AUTO” button.
The air conditioning system begins to op-
erate. Air outlets and fan speed are auto-
matically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Push
“OFF” button to turn the air condi-
tioning system off.
INFORMATION
You can adjust the setting in automat-
ic mode. (See page 363.)
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D
Setting the vehicle interior tempera-
ture
Push the “
” button on “TEMP” to in-
crease the temperature and “ ” to de-
crease the temperature.
“DUAL” is used to set the temperatures
independently for the driver ’s seat and
front passenger seat.
When the “DUAL”indicator is on, the tem-
perature for the driver ’s seat and front pas-
senger seat can be adjusted separately.
DSwitching the air intake control to
automatic mode (on some models)
Push the air intake control button to
switch to automatic mode.
The air conditioning system automatically
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
INFORMATION
You can adjust the setting in automat-
ic mode. (See page 363.)
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(c) Adjusting the settings manually
DSetting the fan speed
1Fan speed at low
2Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired
speed by touching the appropriate air flow
control button.
Pushing the “OFF”button turns the fan off.
DSetting the vehicle interior tempera-
ture
To adjust the temperature setting, push
the “” button on “TEMP” to increase
the temperature and push the “ ” but-
ton to decrease the temperature.
When the “DUAL”indicator is on, the tem-
perature for the driver ’s seat and front pas-
senger seat can be adjusted separately.
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D
Switching the air outlets
1Panel
2Bi−
level
3Floor
4Floor/windshield
The outlets from which air is delivered can
be selected manually by touching the
touch− screen button.
The air flow shown on the display indicates
the following.
" Air flows to the upper body (Panel)
"Air flows to the upper body and feet
(Bi− level)
"Air flows to the feet (Floor)
"Air flows to the feet and the wind-
shield defogger operates (Floor/
windshield)
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D
Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
1Recirculated air mode
2Automatic mode
3Outside air mode
Push the air intake control button.
The mode switches between recirculated
air mode, automatic mode (on some mod-
els) and outside air mode each time the
button is pushed.
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
INFORMATION
You can adjust the setting in automat-
ic mode. (See page 363.)
(d) Defogging the windshield
The air conditioning system operates
automatically.
Recirculated air mode will automatically
switch to outside air mode. It is not pos-
sible to return to recirculated air mode
when the switch is on.
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
Do not use the windshield air flow
button 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.
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(e) Adjusting the position of and open-
ing and closing the air outlets
"Center outlets
1Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
"Front side outlets
1Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2Turn the knob right to open the
vent and left to close the vent
"Rear outlets
1Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down
2Turn the knob up to open the vent
and down to close the vent
INFORMATION
D Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatical-
ly according to the temperature
setting and ambient conditions.
As a result, the following may oc-
cur:
D Immediately after the button is
pushed, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is
ready to flow.
D Cool air may flow to the area
around the upper body when the
heater is on.
D Using the system in recirculated
air mode
The windows will fog up more easi-
ly if recirculated air mode is used
for an extended period.
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DSwitching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside
air mode may be automatically
switched to in accordance with the
temperature setting and the inside
temperature.
D Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode in situations where the win-
dows need to be defogged.
D When outside air temperature is
below 32 _F(0 _C)
The cooling and dehumidification
function may not operate even
when “A/C” is on.
D When the indicator light on “A/C”
flashes
Touch “A/C” to turn off the air con-
ditioning system and turn it on
again. 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.
D Automatic air intake change mode
In automatic mode, the system au-
tomatically switches between re-
circulated air and outside air
modes according to whether the
system detects harmful sub-
stances such as exhaust gas in the
air outside.(f) Outside temperature display
Outside temperature is displayed on
the screen.
The displayed temperature ranges from
−40 _F( −40 _C) up to 122 _F (50 _C).
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 15.5 mph [25 km/h])
DWhen the outside temperature has
changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
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INDEX
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Numbers/Symbols
? button
20,33
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3 routes selection 85
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A
A/C button 270
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Activation of service 153
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Adding destinations 94
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Address book button 20,77
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Address book entries 117
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Address book entry information 37 .......
Address button 20,65
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Adjusting the air conditioning system settings manually 274
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Adjusting the air outlets 277
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Air conditioning controls 270
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Air flow control buttons 270,275
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Air intake control button 270,273,276 .....
Air outlets 275
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Alphabet key 28
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AM button 180
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AM·FM button 180
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Angle mark 233
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Areas to avoid 123
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Arrow screen 39,90
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ASL 190
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AUDIO button 180
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Audio button 22
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Audio language 233
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Audio settings 351
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Audio/video remote controls 258
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Audio/video system operating hints 260
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Auto avoid traffic 170,306
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AUTO button 270
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Auto start 233
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Automatic air conditioning system 272 ....
Automatic mode 276
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Automatic sound levelizer 190
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AUX port 193
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AUX button 180
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B
BASS 190
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Bluetooth r 130,312,343
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Bluetooth raudio operation 243
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Bluetooth rconnection status 348,349 ....
Brightness 31
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Building information 43
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C
Calendar 149
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Calendar button 23
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Call by call history 142
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Call by dial 139
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Call by phonebook 140
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Call by POI 145
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Call by speed dial 141
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Call by voice recognition 143,148 ........
Call on the Bluetooth rphone 139 ........
Categories 71
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CAUTION screen 26
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CD button 180
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CD changer operation 204
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Cellular phone 130
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CH/DISC button 180
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Change icon 119
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Change location 121,126
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Change name 120,125
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Change phone # 121
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Change size 126
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Changing a portable player name 352 ....
Changing the angle 233
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Changing the audio format 232
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Changing the audio language 232 .......
Changing the Bluetooth raudio
passcode 357
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Changing the Bluetooth raudio
player name 357
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Changing the Bluetooth rsettings 344 ....
Changing the page 231
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Changing the subtitle language 231 ......
Channel category 199
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Chapter 242
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City to search 65,70
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CLIMATE button 270,271
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Clock button 22
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Clock settings 298
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Color 31
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Command list 49,51
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Compass mode screen 39,41
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Connecting a Bluetooth rphone 136 ......
Connecting a USB memory or
iPod 251
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Connecting Bluetooth raudio 356 ........
Connecting Bluetooth raudio
player 246
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Contrast 31
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Coordinates button 20,82
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Current position calibration 309
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Current position display 33
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Cursor position as a destination 34 ......
Cursor position as an address book entry 35
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