When The Outside Temperature Falls To Nearly 32 F (0 C); Ventilation And Air Conditioning Odors - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
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In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to priori-
tize fuel efficiency:
Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling
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capacity
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
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To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
Adjust the fan speed
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Turn off Eco drive mode
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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0C)
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The dehumidification function may not operate even when "A/C" on the option con-
trol screen is selected.

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

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To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
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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 emitted
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 immedi-
ately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
Air conditioning filter
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P. 458
Customization
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Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 599)
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