2016 LEXUS IS250 Owners Manual

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Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Changes the air outlets used
Off
Fan speedAirflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side
temperature setting display
Micro dust and
pollen filter
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning on/off switchOutside air or recirculated mode
Windshield defogger
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
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Press “∧” 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
nAdjusting 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
left-hand seat and right-hand seat can be adjusted separately. Operat-
ing the passenger's side temperature control will enter dual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off.): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
nAdjusting the fan speed
Press “∧” (increase) or “∨” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
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nChanging 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
Upper body and feet
Feet

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Feet and windshield
nSwitching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and
(introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time
is pressed.
IS350
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 control
operates 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 filter
Press .
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.
To stop the operation, press
again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350 only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
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Press “∧” (increase) or “∨”
(decrease) on .
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
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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Rear 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
nUsing the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
lThe system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
lImmediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
cool air is ready to flow.
lCool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
nWindow defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to (outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
nWhen outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
nWhen 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.

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nAutomatic mode for air intake control (IS350 only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
nMicro dust and pollen filter
lIn order to prevent the window from fogging up when the outside air is cold, the
following may occur.