Using Automatic Mode; Windshield Fog Detection Function; Automatic Mode For Air Intake Control - Lexus LC500 Manual

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5-3. Using the air conditioning system
3
Adjust the temperature setting.
4
To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select "Off" on the sub
function menu. (P.235)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according 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 the automatic mode switch is
pressed or "AUTO" is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper
body even when the heater is on due to
sunlight.
When the soft top roof is opened, the fan
speed and air outlets may be automati-
cally changed according to the sunlight
or vehicle speed.

Windshield fog detection function

When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor detects fog on the windshield and
controls the air conditioning system to pre-
vent fog.

Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects
exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically 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.
NOTICE
Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the windshield,
a sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed.
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
Do not disassemble the sensor
Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
Do not stick anything on the sensor
Adjusting the temperature for
driver and passenger seats sepa-
rately ("DUAL" mode)
To turn on the "DUAL" mode, perform
any of the following procedures:
 Select "DUAL" on the sub function
menu. (P.235)
 Select "DUAL" on the option con-
trol screen.
 Adjust the passenger's side tem-
perature setting.
The indicator on the main control screen
comes on when the "DUAL" mode is on.
Air outlet layout and operations
Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume changes

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