LEXUS LX470 2006 Owners Manual

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(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
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To remove interior fog on the windshield
Push the windshield air flow button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield
1. Place the temperature control lever at the maximum
temperature.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Push the “HI” button of the fan speed control button to obtain
a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the air conditioning on −off button off.
For further information for removing frost and fog, see “Lower
vent” on page 212.
When the windshield air flow button is pushed while operating,
the OUTSIDE AIR mode is set. Push
the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This
setting clears the front view more quickly.
Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the
last one used.
CAUTION
Do not use the windshield air flow button during cooled
air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision.

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(c) Rear air conditioning switch
20X501
To turn on the rear air conditioning when you sit on the
front seat, push this switch. The rear air conditioning
operates in the automatic mode. To adjust the air flow and
setting temperature, follow the steps in accordance with
“Rear air conditioning controls” on page 213.
(d) Air conditioning filter
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The air conditioning filter information label is placed on
the left side of the glove box as shown and indicates that
a filter has been installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the
vehicle through the air conditioning vent.

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Your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioning filter.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use and
reduce the air flow quantity.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace
the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such
as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement / Scheduled
Maintenance”.)
(e) Operating tips
 Make sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are
not blocked by leaves or other obstructions.
 If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the dashboard
vents. (See “Center vents”, “Side vents” and “Lower vent”.)\
 To help cool down the interior after parking in the hot sun,
drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. After
the excess heat has blown away, close the windows.
 When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust
thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake
control button be left to the OUTSIDE AIR mode and the fan
speed control button be pressed to anywhere except the
“OFF” button.
 If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in
windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air
intake control button be temporarily pressed in to the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode, which will close off the outside
passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the
vehicle interior.

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Center vents
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The center vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Side vents
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The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Lower vent
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The lower vent may be opened or closed as shown.
For removing frost or fog, it is recommended that you close the
lower vent when you push the windshield air flow button or use
the “Floor” or the “Floor/Windshield” mode.

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REAR AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROLS
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The control panel is located in the roof panel above the
second seat.
1 Automatic control button
2 Air flow control buttons
3 OFF button
4 Temperature control lever
5 Fan speed control buttons
The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically se lects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition key
must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.

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Warm air
Cool airSETTING OPERATION automatic control
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1. Push the “AUTO” button.
Air flow quantity and switching of the diffusers are
automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each
indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed while
operating in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to
the button depressed is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the “OFF” button to turn the rear air conditioning off.

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2. Use the temperature control lever to set the desired
temperature.
Slide the lever to the right for higher temperature and to the left
for lower temperature.
In the vehicles sold in U.S.A., the figures above the
temperature control lever are the temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit, while in the vehicles sold in Canada, the
temperature is indicated in degrees Centigrade. SETTING OPERATION manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired
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The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by
pressing in the appropriate air flow control button.
The function of each button is as follows:
1 Panel − Air flows mainly from the roof panel vents.
2
Bilevel − Air flows from both the floor vents and the roof
panel vents.
3 Floor − Air flows mainly from the floor vents.
Air at higher than room temperature does not flow from the roof
panel vents.
Air at lower than room temperature does not flow from the floor
vents.

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 1
Low speed 2Middle speed
3High speed
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing the
appropriate fan speed control button. The higher the fan speed
is, the more air is delivered. Pushing the “OFF” button turns
off the fan.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Audio
Audio system218
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

AUDIO
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AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system
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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 66 for details.