2014 Lexus IS250C air condition

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Interior features
IS250C/350C_UPress “
∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on to increase the temperature and “ ∨” to decrease
the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the
front left-hand seat and front right-hand seat can be adjusted sepa-
rately. Operating the passenger's side temperature control will enter
dual mode.
When the indicator on is on, the temperature of the rear seats is
linked with that of the front left-hand seat.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the is pressed. The air flow shown
on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
*: Automatic air flow mode only
Upper body and feet
Feet
*
*
*
*

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IS250C/350C_U Feet and windshield
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250C
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time
is pressed.
IS350C
Press .
The mode switches among (recycles air inside the vehicle),
“AUTO” and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system oper-
ates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to (outside
air) mode when the ambient tem-
perature is low.

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Micro dust and pollen filterPress .
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 1 or 3 minutes.
To stop the operation, press again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350C only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “ ∨”
(decrease) on .
From -3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
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Adjusting the position of and op ening and closing the air outlets
Front outlets (center) Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Front outlets (right and left side) Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent

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IS250C/350C_URear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob fully to the outside
of the vehicle to close the vent
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■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 and the inside temperature. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculated air mode is automatically selected.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■When outside air temperature approaches 32° F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.

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■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. 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.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (IS350C only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes. When the
retractable hardtop is opened, recirculated air mode is automatically selected.
■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the window from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside 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.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference 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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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is off.