Lexus ES 350 Owner's Manual page 208

Using the automatic mode
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Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and
ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm
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or cool air is ready to flow.
Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.
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Using the system in recirculated air mode
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The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an
extended period.
Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
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Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in
accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
Window defogger feature
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Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
uations where the windows need to be defogged.
Outside air temperature approaches 32F (0C).
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The air conditioning system may not operate even when
When the indicator light on
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Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light
continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
Automatic mode for air intake control
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In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
flashes
(outside air) mode in sit-
is pressed.
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