Lexus LS460 Owners Book page 355

Using the automatic mode
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Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur:
Immediately after "AUTO" is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or
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cool air is ready to flow.
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
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Using the system in recirculated air mode
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The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
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Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Window defogger feature
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Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
ations where the windows need to be defogged.
When outside temperature approaches 32F (0C)
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The air conditioning system may not operate even when "A/C" is touched.
Automatic mode for air intake control
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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 the fan is operating, turning the "AUTO" mode
on will activate the air conditioning system.
Micro dust and pollen filter
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In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
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the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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(outside air) mode in situ-
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