Using Automatic Mode; Operation Of The Air Conditioning System In Eco Drive Mode; Using The Voice Command System; Fogging Up Of The Windows - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

Using automatic mode

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Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambi-
ent conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately
after the is pressed or

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

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In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize
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fuel efficiency
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations
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• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco mode

Using the voice command system

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Air conditioning system can be operated using voice commands. For details, refer to the
"NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL".

Fogging up of the windows

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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Selecting
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will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
If you turn
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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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Outside/recirculated air mode
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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recircu-
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lated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing out-
side air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.
Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the tempera-
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ture setting or the inside temperature.
When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and the air conditioning system
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is on
In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning system
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may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is turned to
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IGNITION ON mode.
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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Automatic mode for air intake control
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In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and automati-
cally switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic
mode on will activate the dehumidification function.
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5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
on the control screen is selected.
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
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