2012 Lexus GX460 air filter

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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features............... 523
• Glove box .................................... 525
• Console box ................................ 526
• Coin holder................................. 528
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 529
• Cup holders................................ 530
• Auxiliary boxes.......................... 533
3-7. Other interior features Cool box ......................................... 535
Sun visors........................................ 538
Vanity mirror .................................. 539
Clock ................................................ 540
Conversation mirror.................... 541
Power outlet (12 V DC) ............ 542
Power outlet (120 V AC) ......... 544
Heated steering wheel............... 549
Seat heaters and ventilators ..... 551
Armrest ............................................ 554
Coat hooks .................................... 555
Floor mat.......................................... 556
Luggage compartment features......................................... 558
Garage door opener.................. 567
Compass.......................................... 575
Safety Connect ............................ 580 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior.................. 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 593
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 596
General maintenance ............... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 603
Hood ................................................ 608
Engine compartment................. 609
Tires ................................................... 628
Tire inflation pressure................. 635
Wheels ............................................. 639
Air conditioning filter.................. 642
Electronic key battery ................ 644
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam halogen bulbs) ............... 660
Light bulbs ....................................... 662
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
Control panel (vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning
system)
Automatic mode button
Off button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Air outlet selector button
Micro dust and pollen filter
mode button
Passenger’s side temperature
control button
Dual mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode button
Windshield defogger button
Driver’s side
temperature control button
Fan speed control button

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Control panel (vehicles with a rear automatic air conditioning sys-
tem)
Automatic mode button
Off button
Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button
Air outlet selector button
Micro dust and pollen filter mode button
Front passenger’s side temperature control button3 zone mode button
Outside/recirculated air mode button Windshield defogger button
Driver’s side temperature
control button
Fan speed control button
Rear automatic air
conditioning on/off button
Rear passenger’s side
temperature control
button

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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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■Switching 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, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
■When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter) flashes
Press
the “A/C” button and turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indica-
tor light continues to flash. Turn the air co nditioning system off and have it inspected
by your Lexus dealer.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 588
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 593 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements........................ 596
General maintenance .......... 598
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................... 602
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 603
Hood .......................................... 608
Engine compartment ........... 609
Tires............................................ 628
Tire inflation pressure........... 635
Wheels ...................................... 639
Air conditioning filter ........... 642
Electronic key battery.......... 644
Checking and replacing fuses ......................................... 647
Headlight aim (vehicles with low beam
halogen bulbs)...................... 660
Light bulbs................................ 662

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NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover.
Remove the filter cover.
Replace the filter with a new
one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the
filter should be pointing up.
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