Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 293

Press the rear windshield and outside
rear view mirror defogger switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
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equipped)
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When the outside temperature exceeds
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75°F (24°C) and the air conditioning
system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning
power consumption, the air conditioning
system may switch to recirculated air
mode automatically.
This may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a
default mode when the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
It is possible to switch to outside air mode
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at any time by pressing the outside/recir-
culated air mode switch.
■ Fogging up of the windows
The windows will easily fog up when the
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humidity in the vehicle is high. Pressing
"A/C" button or selecting "A/C" will
dehumidify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
● If you turn "A/C" off, the windows may
fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recircu-
lated air mode is used.
When driving on dusty roads
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Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the
vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recommended
that the air intake mode be set to outside air
mode and the fan speed to any setting
except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recirculated air mode tem-
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porarily is recommended in preventing
dirty air from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to cool the vehicle when the
outside air temperature is high.
5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
● Outside/recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch depending on the tem-
perature setting or the inside
temperature.
Registering air conditioning settings to
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electronic keys (vehicles with driving
position memory)
Unlocking the vehicle using an electronic
●
key and turning the power switch to ON
mode will recall that key's registered air
conditioning settings.
● When the power switch is turned off, the
current air conditioning settings will auto-
matically be registered to the electronic
key that was used to unlock the vehicle.
● The system may not operate correctly if
more than one electronic key is in the
vicinity or if the smart access system with
push-button start is used to unlock a pas-
senger door.
● The doors that can recall the air condi-
tioning setting when unlocked using the
smart access system with push-button
start can be changed.
tact your Lexus dealer.
*
: The doors that can recall the driving posi-
tion memory are changed at the same
time.
Operation of the air conditioning sys-
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tem in Eco mode
In the Eco mode, the air conditioning sys-
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tem is controlled as follows to prioritize
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
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco mode
Even when the driving mode is set to Eco
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mode, the air conditioning eco mode can
be turned off by selecting the
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