Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 342

3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning odors
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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and
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accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emit-
ted from the vents.
To reduce potential odors from occurring:
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• 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 imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
CAUTION
To prevent the windshield from fogging up
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Do not use
ence 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
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Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine
is off.
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during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-