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Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in ac cordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur: ●
Immediately after the “AUTO” button 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 recircula ted air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-
dance with the temperature sett ing and the inside temperature.■
When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on ●
In order to reduce the ai r conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also reduce
fuel consumption. ●
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turn ed to IGNITION ON mode.●
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .■
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outs ide air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Outside temperature display
Outside temperature is displayed in the screen.
The displayed temperature ranges from -40 F (-40 C) up to 122 F
(50 C).
■
The outside temperature is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ■
When “— —” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfun ctioning. Take your vehi cle to your Lexus dealer■
Display
In the following situations, the correct ou tside temperature may not be displayed, or
the display may take longer than normal to change. ●
When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]) ●
When the outside temperature has change d suddenly (at the entrance/exit of a
garage, tunnel, etc.)
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back
of the vehicle to close the vent.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Rear window and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers ■
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION■
When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from th e outside rear view mirrors.
On/off The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Windshield wiper de-icer
■
The windshield wiper de-i cer can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION■
When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or the side of the front pil-
lars as the surfaces can be come very hot and burn you.This feature is used to prevent ice fr om building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Press the “CLIMATE” button.
On/off The windshield wiper de-icer
will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
Touching the switch again also
turns the de-icer off.STEP 1
STEP 2
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Interior features
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada ●
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. ●
Laser products
• USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO-
CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
• THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL
INCREASE EYE HAZARD.
NOTICE■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is off. ■
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.
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Open source license
This product uses the following open source software. ●
T-Kernel
This Product uses the Source Code of T-Kernel under T-License granted by the T-
Engine Forum (www.t-engine.org ).●
C Library
This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley
and its contributors. This product includes software developed by the University of
California, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.
Copyright © 1982, 1985, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All
rights reserved.
Copyright © 1982, 1986, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All
rights reserved.
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All rights reserved.
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material licensed to the University of California by American Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. or Unix System Laboratories, Inc. and are reproduced herein with the
permission of UNIX Sy stem Laboratories, Inc.
Copyright © 1982, 1986, 1991, 1993, 1994 The Regents of the University of Cali-
fornia. All rights reserved.
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material licensed to the University of California by American Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. or Unix System Laboratories, Inc. and are reproduced herein with the
permission of UNIX Sy stem Laboratories, Inc.
Copyright © 1983, 1990, 1993 The Regents of the University of California. All
rights reserved.
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material licensed to the University of California by American Telephone and Tele-
graph Co. or Unix System Laboratories, Inc. and are reproduced herein with the
permission of UNIX Sy stem Laboratories, Inc.
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reserved.