air condition Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Guide

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tem and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ....... 254
Power heater .................... 262
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 264
Windshield wiper de-icer . 265
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types.......... 266
Using the radio................. 269
Using the CD player ........ 273
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs .................... 280
Operating an iPod ............ 287
Operating a USB
memory .......................... 294
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................ 302
Using the AUX port......... 304
Using the steering
wheel audio switches ..... 305

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Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature
setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS250 only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air
modes.
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
Automatic mode Driver’s side
temperature setting dis-Changes the air outlets
OffFan speed
Airflow dis-
Fan speed dis-
Passenger’s side
temperature setting dis-
Pollen removal
Driver's side
temperature control
Air conditioning
on/offOutside air or
recirculated modeWindshield
defoggerPassenger's
side
tempera-
ture control Dual operation
STEP1
STEP2

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Interior features
IS250/220d/200d_EEPress “” on to increase the temperature and “” to
decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately.
Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “” on to increase the temperature and “” to
decrease the temperature.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simul-
taneous modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on.): The temperature
for the left-hand seat and right-hand seat can be adjusted sepa-
rately. Operating the passenger's side temperature control will
enter dual mode.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off.): Only
(driver’s side) can be used to adjust the temperature for all
seats.
Adjusting the fan speed
Press “” (increase) or “” (decrease) on .
Press to turn the fan off.
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EEChanging the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Upper body
Upper body and feet
Feet

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IS250/220d/200d_EEFeet and windshield
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250
Press .
The mode switches among (recycles air inside the vehicle),
“AUTO” and (introduces air from outside the vehicle)
modes each time is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air condition-
ing system operates automatically.
IS220d and IS200d
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle)
and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each
time is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may
automatically switch to
(outside air) mode when the
ambient temperature is low.

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Pollen removal mode
Press .
Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode.
Pollen is removed from the air
and the air flows to the upper
part of the body.
Usually the system will turn off
automatically after approxi-
mately 1 to 3 minutes.
To stop the operation, press
again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS250
only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.STEP1

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Interior features
IS250/220d/200d_EEPress “” (increase) or “”
(decrease) on .
From –3 (low) to 3 (high) can
be set.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Front outlets (center)
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent
Front outlets (right and left side)
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent
STEP2

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IS250/220d/200d_EE Rear outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
Turn the knob fully to the
outside of the vehicle to close
the vent

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Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
Immediately after 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 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 in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to (outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
When the outside air temperature approaches 0C (32F)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
When the indicator light on flashes
Press 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 continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and
have it inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

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IS250/220d/200d_EE
Automatic mode for air intake control (IS250 only)
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and
automatically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
Pollen removal mode
In order to prevent the windshield 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 .
Air conditioning odors
During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of
time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in auto-
matic mode.
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference 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 conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.