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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle), “AUTO”
and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the
button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning sys-
tem operates automatically.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
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Micro dust and pollen filterPress .
Outside air mode switches to (recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically approximately 3
minutes later.
To stop the operation, press
again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the ai r intake control in automatic mode
Press until the smog sensor screen appears while the
vehicle is stopped. Touch any switch of “LO” to “HI”
(lower sensitivity ↔ higher sensi-
tivity) on the operating screen.
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Rear seat outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 °F (0 °C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
“A / C ” is touched.
■Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning the auto mode on
will activate the air conditioning system.
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■Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to .
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When the indicator light on “A/C” flashes
Touch “A/C” and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once more.
There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light contin-
ues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can
cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is off.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 to 60 minutes.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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Windshield wiper de-icer∗
■Operating conditions
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode.
CAUTION
■When the windshield wiper de-icer is on
Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars as the surfaces can become very hot and burn you.
∗: If equipped
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Press .
ON/OFF
Touch the switch to turn on the
windshield wiper de-icer. The
windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
Touching the switch again also
turns the de-icer off.
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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer and AM/FM radio.
Press
and touch each tabs to display the audio operation screen.
The illustrations below are for vehicles with navigation system.
The display and button positions will di ffer depending on the type of the sys-
tem.
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Using the voice command system (with navigation system)
Press the talk switch to operate the
voice command system.
(→“Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”)
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 6 0
Using the CD/DVD playerP. 2 6 9
Playing an audio CDP. 2 7 2
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 76
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 8 0
Playing video CDP. 2 9 4
CD/DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 9 7
Listening to Bluetooth® audioP. 3 0 8
Listening to a USB memory/iPod®P. 3 1 6
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 3 2 6
Using the AUX portP. 3 2 8
Using the steering switchesP. 3 2 9
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e FCC Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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