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Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
(vehicles with a rear automat ic air conditioning system)
Press for 2 or more
seconds.
Press “∧” (increase) or “ ∨”
(decrease) on the temperature
control button on the driver’s side.
From - 3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Front side 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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GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)Rear outlets (vehicles without a rear automatic air conditioning sys-
tem)
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and ambi-
ent 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.
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■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, the inside temperature, outside tempera-
ture, etc.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode in situ-
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
■Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-
tioning system)
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 automatic mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
■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 (recirculated air) mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
●In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■When outside air temperature is below 32 °F (0 °C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”
button is pressed.
■When the “A/C ON” in the multi-information display (accessory meter) flashes
Press
the “A/C” button and turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and
turn it on again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indica-
tor light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected
by your Lexus dealer.
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■Customization
Settings (e.g. enable/disable automatic operation of the air conditioning compres-
sor when the “AUTO” switch ON) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 7 8 3 )
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference 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 battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditio ning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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Rear automatic air conditioning system∗
Using automatic air conditioning systemPress the “AUTO” button.
The air conditioning system will operate, and air outlets and fan
speed will be adjusted automatically.
Press “∧” on the “TEMP” button to increase the temperature and
“ ∨ ” to decrease the temperature.
∗: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Fan speed display Air outlet display
Temperature display
Temperature control
button
Air outlet selector button
Off button
Automatic mode button
Fan speed control button
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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ∧” on the “TEMP” button to increase the temperature and “ ∨”
to decrease the temperature.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press the air outlet selector button.
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is
pressed. The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
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GX460_CANADA (OM60F29U)Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ∧” (increase) or “∨ ” (decrease) on .
Pressing turns off the fan.
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Adjusting the position and open ing and closing the air outlets
Roof side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob fully to the back of
the vehicle to close the vent.
■Air conditioning system settings
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned on, the air conditioning system
settings will be set to those that were in use the last time the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned off.
Air conditioning system settings are memorized individually on each electronic key,
so the settings reproduced will be specific to the key that is used.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is stopped.
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Rear window defogger switch
■The defoggers can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■The outside rear view mirror defoggers
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers on.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops,
dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation systemTurns the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
on/off.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after their operation
time. The operation time varies
depending on the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
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