Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature
setting.
With navigation system.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system.
Using the automatic mode
1. Press .
The air conditioning system will
begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
2. Press to switch to automatic
mode.
Automatically switches between
outside air and recirculated
air modes.
3. Press to increase the
temperature and to decrease the
temperature on the switch.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set separately.
Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press to increase the temperature
and to decrease the temperature
on the switch.
Press (increase) or
(decrease) on the
switch to separately
adjust the temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode).
Press to return the driver and
passenger side temperatures to the
same setting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous modes each time is pressed.
Adjusting the fan speed
Press (increase) or
(decrease) on
.
Press to turn the fan off.
Changing the air outlets
Press or
on the
switch.
The air outlets switch each time the switch is pressed.
1. Air flows to the upper body.
2. Air flows to the upper body and feet.
3. Air flows to the feet.
4. Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles
air inside the vehicle),
AUTO and (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) modes each
time the switch is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning system operates automatically.
Defogging the windshield
1. Defogging.
The air conditioning system operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will automatically
switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return to
recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
Press for 2 or more seconds.
Press (increase) or
(decrease) on the switch.
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down
Front outlets (right and left
side)
1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
2. Turn the knob right to open the vent and left to close the vent.
Rear outlets
1. Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
2. Turn the knob up to open the vent and down 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 the switch 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.
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.
Outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C).
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
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
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and
automatically
switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
CAUTION:
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation
in extremely humid weather. The difference
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.
NOTICE:
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the engine is stopped.
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