air conditioning LEXUS LS430 2005 User Guide

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Vehicles without rear air conditioning controls
To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it
off, push the switch again.
IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT
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 1 Type A 2Type B
For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch
light comes on when any of the doors are opened.
The light remains on for about 15 seconds and goes out after
all the doors are closed. However, the light goes out
immediately when all the doors are locked or the ignition switch
is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

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COOL BOX
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The cool box is designed for holding canned drinks. Do
not use this box to store drinks in plastic or disposable
containers, or bottles—they might spill or break. Do not
store any food that might go bad or smell in this box. Do
not place any food on the box.
The cool box system will activate whenever the rear air
conditioning is on.
To use the cool box:
1. Pull the band of the center armrest forward and down.
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2. Pull the lever on top of the lid and push down.
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The cool box system can be turned off by closing the cool air
intake lid shown in the illustration. At this time, although you
can use the box as an auxiliary box, note that cool air might flow
inside.
Open the cool air intake lid when using it as a cool box.

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CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor
carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the
movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an
accident.
COAT HOOKS
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 Vehicles with rear air conditioning controls
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Vehicles without rear air conditioning controls
To use the coat hook, push the hook.

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning controls
(Vehicles with rear air conditioning)238
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Automatic air conditioning controls
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Rear air conditioning controls 254
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For vehicles equipped with Navigation System,
please refer to the separate “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS (Vehicles with Rear Air Conditioning)
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For rear air conditioning operation, see “Rear air conditioning contr\
ols” on page 254

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The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
This
air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically se lects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
1 Temperature selector
(with the “DUAL” button on; for driver and rear
passengers)
(with the “DUAL” button off; for driver and all
passengers)
2 Passenger side temperature control button
3 Front windshield button
4 Driver side temperature display
(in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
5 Air intake control button
6 Fan speed display
7 Air flow display
8 Passenger side temperature display
(in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
9 Center vent vane swing button
10 Air conditioning onoff button
11 Air flow control button
12 Fan speed control button
13 OFF button
14 Automatic control button
15 Separate/dual control button

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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS (Vehicles without Rear Air Conditioning)
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The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains
the set temperature.
This
air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air flow
control which automatically se lects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow to control the temperature.
The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the air conditioning on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.
1 Temperature selector
(with the “DUAL” button on; for driver and rear
passengers)
(with the “DUAL” button off; for driver and all
passengers)
2 Passenger side temperature control button
3 Front windshield button
4 Driver side temperature display
(in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
5 Fan speed display
6 Air flow display
7 Air intake control button
8 Passenger side temperature display
(in degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade)
9 Center vent vane swing button
10 Air conditioning onoff button
11 Air flow control button
12 Fan speed control button
13 OFF button
14 Automatic control button
15 Separate/dual control button

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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.
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. If you use the air purifier automatic mode at the same
time, air purifying effect will be enhanced (If equipped). 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 briefly to turn the air conditioning off.
If you keep the “OFF” button pushed, the data for the air filter
is reset.
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2. Use the “TEMP” or “PASSENGER TEMP” button to set
the desired temperature.
The “TEMP” or “P ASSENGER TEMP” button is used to set the
desired temperatu re. The temperatur e will be controlled on the
driver and front and rear passenger sides (if rear air
conditioning is equipped) simultaneously or individually. The
figures on the panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or
Centigrade.
“TEMP” button − Changes the temperature on the driver and
front and rear passenger sides (if rear air conditioning is
equipped) simultaneously or individually.
“PASSENGER TEMP” button − Changes the temperature
settings separate from the driver side.
“DUAL” button − Changes the mode of the temperature
setting.