lock Lexus ES300 1997 Automatic A/c Controls

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(b) Windshield defogging and defrosting
To remove interior fog on the windshield ±
Push the ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield ±
1. Turn the ªTEMPº knob at the maximum temperature.
2. Push the ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº button.
3. Push the fan speed control button on the right side to
obtain a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the sir conditioning on±off button off.When the ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº button is pushed, the air
conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSID AIR mode is
set.
If you push the ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.
If you do not want to turn on the air conditioning
automatically, turn the ignition switch off and then on while
pushing the ªAUTOº and ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº buttons.
To return to the previous mode, turn the ignition switch off
and then turn it on while pushing the ªOFFº and ªFRONT
WINDSHIELDº buttons.
CAUTION!
Do not use the ªFRONT WINDSHIELDº button
during cooled air operation in extremely humis
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) 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 ªSide ventsº.)
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 ªOFFº 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.
Side vents
The side vents may be opened or closed as shown.