ignition Lexus ES300 1992 Air Conditioner And Audio
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AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
70The automatic air conditioner automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioner features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition key
must be in the “ON” position.
You may use manual controls to override the automatic
settings.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
1. Push the “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioner, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR 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.
2. Turn the “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The “Push AUTO
.TEMP” knob is used to set the desired
passenger compartment temperature. The temperature of air
delivered to the passenger compartment will be controlled
automatically according to the setting. The figures on the panel
indicate degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade.SETTING OPERATION − manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired −
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected manually
by pushing either side of the air flow control
(MODE)
button. The mode appears on the display. The function of each
mode is as follows:
FACE mode − Directs air flow at face level.
BI-LEVEL mode − Directs air flow at face level, and at
floor level for both front and rear. Except in ventilation, the air
to the floor is slightly warmer than air to the face.
FLOOR mode − Directs air flow mostly at floor level for
both front and rear.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD mode − Directs air flow to the
windshield and front side windows as well as floor level for both
front and rear.
FRONT WINDSHIELD mode − Directs air flow mostly to
the windshield and front side windows.
When this mode is selected while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioner is set to operate and the OUTSIDE
AIR mode is set.
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AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
Without compact disc player
With compact disc player
74
AUDIO SYSTEM
Car audio operating tips
You can listen to the car audio when the ignition key is at
“ON” or “ACC”. However, if the engine is not running, the
key must be in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE:
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on for a long period when the engine
is not running.
The functions of this system are described as follows:
For radio operation − See page 75.
For cassette tape player operation − See page 80.
For compact disc player operation − See page 85.
For anti-theft system − See page 90.
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AIR CONDITIONER AND AUDIO
78Push the (SCAN) button for longer than 2 seconds. With
“SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a
station of higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to
the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice,
simply push the (SCAN) button once again.
If the radio scans over all frequencies without stopping
because the signals are too weak or because you leave it
scanning, the radio will begin scanning again with sensitivity
boosted for searching out weak stations. At this time, “DX” will
appear on the display.
Manual tuning: Push the (TUNE) button within 0.5
seconds. Each time you push the button, the radio will step up
or down to another frequency where stations could exist.
(c) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a
beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button
number will appear on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM stations. To
change the preset station to a different one, follow the same
procedure.
The preset station will be cancelled when the power source is
severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).(d) Adjusting the tone
To adjust the low-pitched tone, push the “BASS” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the middle-pitched tone. push the “MID” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the high-pitched tone, push the “TREBLE” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
(e) Adjusting the sound balance
To balance the sound between the right and left speakers,
push the “BALANCE” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers,
push the “FADER” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
Radio operating tips
The antenna automatically extends to full height when the
radio and ignition are turned on and retracts when either is
turned off.
CAUTION:
Before extending the antenna, confirm that no one is close
enough to get injured.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
retracted before running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
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82(a) Playing a cassette tape
1. Put the cassette into the slot. with the tape side to the right
and lightly push it in. The tape player will grasp the cassette
and slide it into place to play. If the radio is on when the cassette
is inserted, the radio will automatically turn off.
If the cassette is already in the slot, push the (TAPE)
button.
At this time. “TAPE” will appear on the display.
The tape player can also be turned on by pushing the
“PWR.VOL” knob if the tape player was being used when the
system was turned off.
When a metal or chrome equivalent tape is inserted, the player
will automatically adapt to it and “METAL” will appear on the
display.
2. To use Dolby NR*, push the right side of the
(DOLBY NR) button. Each time you push the button, the mode
changes in order from DOLBY B to DOLBY C, then back to
OFF. Select the mode which fits your cassette tape.
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
3. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
4. Select your program. (See “(b) Selecting a program”.)
5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the
tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance” of radio operation.)6. If desired, other functions may be used for your
convenience. (See “ (c) Other tape player functions”.)
7. To turn the player off, push the “PWR.VOL” knob.
8. To eject the cassette, push the (EJECT) button. As this
is done, the player will turn off. If the radio was on when the
cassette tape was inserted, it will automatically turn on again.
The ignition key can be at any position to eject the cassette.
(b) Selecting a program
1. Push the (PROG) button to select a side to play. The
tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being
played.
The player will automatically reverse directions at the end of
the tape to play the other side.
2. Play the program you want using either of the following
methods.
Manual program selection
Push the
(REW, FF) button on the right side to fast
forward the tape or on the left side to rewind the tape. At this
time, “FF” or “REW” will appear on the display. To stop either
fast forwarding or rewinding, push the button on the same side
again or push the (TAPE) button. The tape will then
resume playing.
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90
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping the surfaces
radially out from the center with a soft cloth.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static record
preservative.
CAUTION:
Compact disc players use invisible laser beams which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as
instructed.
Anti-theft system
To deter theft of your radio, the system is designed so that
the radio unit becomes inoperable if it is stolen from the
vehicle.
The system is not preset at the factory. You must input a
three-digit identification number decided by you.
(a) Setting the anti-theft system
1. Make sure the radio unit is turned off with the ignition switch
in “ACC”.
2. While holding the left side of the (1) and right side
of the d (6) buttons in, push and hold the “PWR.VOL”
knob in until “SEC” appears on the display.
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5. With your identification number appearing on the display,
press the (SCAN) button and hold it in until “SEC” appears
on the display. “SEC” will go off to indicate the system is set.
If invalid buttons have been used, “Err” will appear on the
display before “SEC” appears. Try again from step 3.
Indicator light
“SEC”
Once the system is set, the indicator light turns on and off with
the ignition switch in “OFF” and “SEC” will appear each time
the key is turned to the “ACC” position.
To change the identification number for some reason, cancel
the system (See “(b) Cancelling the anti-theft system”.) and set
it again with a new number.
The system will be activated if the electrical power source is
disconnected from the radio unit. When the system is
activated, the audio system cannot be turned on even after the
power supply resumes and “SEC” will appear on the display.
If this happens, such as when the battery is discharged, see
“(c) If the anti-theft system is activated”.