Lexus ES300 1995 Air Conditioning And Audio

SECTION 2
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Automatic air conditioning controls80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio system85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Front windshield button
Fan speed display
Automatic and temperature
control knob
OFF button
Temperature
(in degrees Fahrenheit
or Centigrade)
Air flow control button
Outside temperature
button
Air intake control button
Air flow display
Fan speed control button
Air conditioning on-off button
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS

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Bi-level
FaceFloor/Windshield
Air flow selection
Floor
Windshield
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82The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set
temperature.
This air conditioning 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 control to override the automatic settings.
(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
1. Push the “AUTO
.TEMP” knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air
conditioning, 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 “AUTO
.TEMP” knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The “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 button 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 conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSIDE
AIR mode is set.
If you push the “FRONT WINDSHIELD” button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.

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83 CAUTION:
Do not use the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode 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.
If quick heating or cooling is desired −
Obtain maximum power by turning the “AUTO
.TEMP” knob
fully. At this time, “MAX.HOT” or “MAX.COLD” will appear on
the display.
If manual fan speed control is desired −
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing
either side of the fan speed control
(FAN) button. The
higher the fan speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing
(OFF) button turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed
setting.
Stopping the fan −
Push in the
(OFF) button.
The fan stops in automatic mode or manual mode.
If manual switching of air intake is desired −
(AIR INTAKE) button is used to switch the air intake
between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and RECIRCULATED AIR
mode.With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the OUTSIDE AIR
mode indicator light will come on and the system will take fresh
outside air into the vehicle.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, press in the air
intake control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The
RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button
set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easily.
If manual on-off of the air conditioning is desired −
Push the
(A / C) button to turn the air conditioning on and
push it again to turn the air conditioning off.
If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or
removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year-round
automatic temperature control including cooling and
dehumidifying operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the
indicator of the
(A / C) button will blink. If the indicator of the (A / C) button blinks even when the (A / C) button is
pushed again, have the compressor checked by your nearest
Lexus dealer.

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84Displaying the outside temperature −
When you push the
(OUTSIDE TEMP) button, the
temperature display shows the outside temperature for about
5 seconds, then returns to the current set temperature or turns
off. The temperature display ranges from −30
C (−22
F) up to
50
C (122
F).
(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
See “(a) Climate control” for details on each button.
To remove interior fog on the windshield −
Push in the
(WINDSHIELD) button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield −
1. Place the temperature control knob at the maximum
temperature.
2. Push the
(WINDSHIELD) button.
3. Push the right side of the fan speed control
(FAN)
button to set the fan speed at the maximum speed.
(c) 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 “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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Side vents
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.
Lower vent
The lower vent may be opened or closed as shown.
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 longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Audio operation is described in detail on the following pages:
Radio operation − See page 86.
Cassette tape player operation − See page 90.
Compact disc player operation − See page 94.

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“SCAN” button
(For preset scan tuning
and scan tuning)
“TUNE SEEK” button
(For frequency tuning)
“PWR. VOL” knob
(For turning radio on
and adjusting volume)
“MID” knob
(For mid range control)“BASS” knob
(For bass control)
“AM” button
(For turning radio on
and selecting AM)
“BALANCE” knob
(For right and left
sound balance)“TREBLE” knob
(For treble control)
“FADER” knob
(For front and rear
sound balance)
Radio display
Station selector
buttons (1 - 6)
“FM1/2” button
(For turning radio on
and selecting FM)
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Radio operation

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87 (a) Listening to the radio
1. Push the
(AM) or (FM1 / 2) button to turn the radio
on and select either an AM or FM broadcast.
“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display.
The radio can also be turned on by pushing the “PWR.VOL”
knob if the radio was being used when the system was turned
off.
2. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
3. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
The radio will change automatically to stereo reception when
an FM stereo broadcast is being received. At the same time
“ST” will appear on the display. When the receiving signal gets
weak, the channel separation will automatically be reduced for
lowest noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
will switch over to monaural reception.
4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the
tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)
5. To turn the radio off, push the “PWR.VOL” knob.
(b) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
The frequency will appear on the display.Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a desired preset station.
Push the station selector button to which the desired station
has been preset. The radio will tune in to the station and the
button number will appear on the display. (See “(c) Presetting
a station”.)
Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.
Push the
(SEEK) button and hold it until a beep is heard. The
radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest
frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you push the
button, stations will be searched out one after another.
Scan tuning: Use for scanning preset station channels or
station-to-station scanning.
Push the
(SCAN) button for less than 2 seconds. With “P.
SCAN” blinking on the display, the radio will automatically seek
out a preset station of a higher channel number in the AM / FM
mode. If there is a preset station on the channel, then the tuning
is held for 5 seconds. If there is no station on the channel, then
the tuning is only held for 1 second. If the
(SCAN) button
is pushed while listening to a preset station channel, then the
scan proceeds to the next highest channel, proceeding in turn
through the 6 channels of FM 1 and then the 6 channels of
FM2, then repeating the process. To continue listening to the
channel of your choice, simply push the
(SCAN) button
once again.

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88Push 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.
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
cut off (battery disconnected, blown 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.