LEXUS LX470 2007 Owners Manual

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Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically selected according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to “AUTO” mode.
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Turn to adjust the desired temperature.
Adjusting the settings ■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn to adjust the desired temperature.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the .
Press to turn the fan off.
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■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the
button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.

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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle),
(automatic mode) 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
mode system operates automatically.
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode
Press and hold until the
“AUTO” indicator light flashes.
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Turn to adjust the desired
sensitivity.
From -3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right
Direct air flow up or down
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
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Lower outlets
Direct airflow to the up or down.
When defogging the windshield, it
is recommended that you close the
lower 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.
●The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the coolest
temperature setting is selected in summer.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
or cool air is ready to follow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The window will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations
where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C).
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 your
Lexus dealer.
■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 th e fan is operating, turning the “AUTO”
mode ON will activate the air conditioning system.

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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 automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when
the engine is stopped.

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Rear air conditioning controls
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Using the automatic mode
Press or .
Use to adjust the desired temperature.
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Use to adjust the desired temperature.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Touch any switch of (decrease  increase).
Press to turn the fan off.
Automatic mode
Air flow control
Fan speed control
Temperature control
Off
Rear air conditioning ON/
OFF switch
STEP1
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■Changing the air outlets
To u c h a n y s w i t c h o f .
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
warm air
cool air

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■Operating conditions
The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfac es, as they can become very hot and burn
you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
■ Rear window defogger switch
ON/OFF
■ Outside rear view mirror defogger switch
ON/OFF