Air Conditioning Odors; To Avoid Damaging The Humidity Sensor; To Prevent The Windshield From Fogging Up - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Air conditioning odors

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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. 657
Customization
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Settings (e.g. exhaust gas sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 793)
CAUTION

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

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Do not use
ence 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.
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
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Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
Humidity sensor
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Follow these points to avoid damaging the sensor:
Do not disassemble the sensor
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Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts
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Do not stick anything on the sensor
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during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-