Lexus GS300 2006 Air Conditioning

SECTION 2 – 1
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
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1 Driver side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
2 Passenger side temperature display (in degrees
Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
3 “DUAL” (temperature setting mode change) switch
4 “A/C” switch
5 Air flow control switches
6 Fan speed control switches
7 Air conditioning operation screen display button
8 “TEMP” (driver side temperature control) buttons
9 “OFF” button
10 “AUTO” button
11 Micro dust and pollen filter button
12 Windshield air flow button
13 Air intake control button
14 “PASSENGER TEMP” (passenger side temperature
control) buttonsThe automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects
the most suitable fan speed, air flow, air intake and on−off of
the air conditioning according to the temperature.
The engine switch must be selected in “IG−ON” mode.
“CLIMATE”: Push this button to display switches for
automatic air conditioning control.
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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256Vehicles with navigation system only:
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By pushing the button above, you can operate the speech
command system.
For the operation of the speech command system, see the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Air flow selectionAutomatic air flow mode only

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(a) Climate control
SETTING OPERATION − automatic control
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1. Push the “AUTO” button.
An indicator light will illuminate to show that the automatic
operation mode has been selected.
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 mode relevant to the
depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
Push the ”OFF” button to turn the air conditioning off.
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2. Use the “TEMP” or ”PASSENGER TEMP” buttons to set
the desired vehicle interior temperature.
The “TEMP” or “PASSENGER TEMP” (“
”, “”) buttons are
used to set the desired interior temperature. The interior
temperature will be controlled on the driver and passenger side
simultaneously or individually.
To increase the interior temperature, push the “
” button, to
decrease it, push the “” button.
If quick heating or cooling is desired—
“MAX COLD” appears when you hold “
” until maximum
cooling, and “MAX HOT” appears when you hold “” until
maximum heating.
“TEMP” buttons—Changes the temperature on the driver
and passenger sides simultaneously or the driver side only.
“PASSENGER TEMP” buttons—Changes the temperature
settings separate from the driver side.

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259 “DUAL” switch—
This switch is used to set the temperatures independently for
the driver’s seat and front passenger seat.
Touching the switch changes from the independent mode to
the linked mode.
Independent mode: Temperatures can be set
independently for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s
seat. The indicator light will come on to show that the
independent mode has been selected.
Linked mode: The same temperature is set for the driver’s
seat and front passenger’s seat. The indicator light will turn
off to show that the simultaneous temperature setting mode
has been selected.
When the temperature for the front passenger’s seat is
changed in linked mode, the mode is changed automatically to
independent mode.
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Driver side setting
Passenger side setting
Mixed setting

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260SETTING OPERATION—manual control
When one of the manual control switches is depressed
while operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to
the depressed switch is set. Other conditions continue to
be adjusted automatically.
If manual air flow selection is desired—
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The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by touching the switch. The function of each mode
is as follows:
1
Panel—Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents
and rear vents.
2
Bi−level—Air flows from the floor vents, the instrument
panel vents and rear vents.
When you set the temperature selector setting at about
the middle in automatic operation, warm air flows out of
the floor vents and relatively low−temperature air flows
out of the instrument panel vents and rear vents.
3
Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor vents and rear
vents.
4
Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly from the floor vents,
windshield vents and rear vents.
Take in the fresh air by selecting the OUTSIDE AIR mode with
the air intake control button.
If manual fan speed control is desired—
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1
Fan speed at low 2
Fan speed at high
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by touching
the appropriate air flow control switch. The higher the fan
speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing the ”OFF” button
turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost and interior windshield fog,
use the high speed setting.

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261 If manual switching of air intake is desired—
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Each time you push the air intake control button, the mode
changes in order from the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to
AUTOMATIC mode to OUTSIDE AIR mode, then back to the
RECIRCULATED AIR mode. Each indicator light shows which
mode is now selected.
1
RECIRCULATED AIR mode—If quick circulation of
cooled air is desired, select this mode.
2
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode—If the outside air
contains harmful substances like exhaust gas (i.e., when
the vehicle running just in front of your vehicle accelerates
rapidly), the system changes automatically from the
OUTSIDE AIR mode (with indicators
2
and 3
on) to
the RECIRCULATED AIR mode (with indicators 1
and 2
on).
3
OUTSIDE AIR mode—The system will take fresh outside
air into the vehicle.Turning off the air conditioning manually will cancel the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode. If you select the “AUTO”
mode during fan operating, the air conditioning turns on and
the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode will operate.
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.

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262To change the sensitivity of the sensor switching between
the RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR in the
AUTOMATIC mode, push the air intake control button and
hold it for a few seconds. The display changes to the one
illustrated below.
The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted only while the
vehicle has been stopped.
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The sensitivity of the switches is set to be higher toward “HI”
and lower toward “LO”.
Touch the desired switch on the screen.
When you push any button except the air intake control button,
the above screen goes off.If manual on−off of the air conditioning is desired—
Touch the ”A/C” switch to turn the air conditioning on and touch
it again to turn the air conditioning off. If you turn off the air
conditioning manually, the EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC
mode will be cancelled.
If the outside temperature is lowered down to around 0C
(32F), the air conditioning will turn off automatically. At this
time, the indicator on the A/C switch is off and the EXHAUST
GAS AUTOMATIC indicator light remains on. However, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode does not operate. When
the air conditioning turns on as with the raised temperature, the
EXHAUST GAS AUTOMATIC mode resumes.
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” switch will blink. If the indicator of the
”A/C” switch blinks even when the ”A/C” switch is touched
again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus
dealer.