Lexus LS460 2011 Owner's Manual page 428

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Automatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and
automatically 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.
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Pollen removal mode
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In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
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Air purifier (with rear air conditioning system)
The air purifier will turn on when turning the rear air conditioning system
on.
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Air conditioning odors
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During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
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To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• 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 immediately after the air conditioning system is started in auto-
matic mode.
CAUTION
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To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use
The difference 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.
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
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