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5-2. Using the air conditioning system
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Defogging the rear window (if
equipped)
Press to defog the rear win-
dow.
The defogger will automatically turn off
after a period of time.
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and
wiper blades.
Turns on/off.
The indicator comes on when the wind-
shield wiper de-icer is on.
The windshield de-icer will automatically
turn off after a period of time.
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Blower customization (if equipped)
Fan speed setting during the automatic
mode operation can be customized.
To change the fan speed setting mode,
select on the air conditioning
control screen.
Each time is selected, the fan
speed setting mode changes as follows.
“NORMAL” “ECO” “FAST”
“NORMAL”
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Registering air conditioning settings to
electronic keys
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Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
key and turning the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode will recall that
key’s registered air conditioning settings.
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When the engine switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
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The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electronic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart entry & start system
is used to unlock a passenger door.
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The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting
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when unlocked using the
smart entry & start system can be
changed. For details, contact your Lexus
dealer.
*
: The doors that can recall the driving
position memory are changed at the
same time.
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically accord-
ing to the temperature setting and the
ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after is pressed or “AUTO” is
selected.
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Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the
humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning
(“A/C”) on will dehumidify the air
from the outlets and defog the windshield
effectively.
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If you turn (“A/C”) off, the win-
dows may fog up more easily.
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The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
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Outside/recirculated air mode
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When driving on dusty roads such as tun-
nels or in heavy traffic, set the out-