Lexus RX400h2006 Owner's Manual page 298

INFORMATION
Operating the automatic air conditioning —
D This automatic control has additional functions as
described below, when the "AUTO" button is pushed.
The fan may stop for a little while during warm air
preparation when the ambient temperature is low in
the "Floor", "Bi−level" or "Floor/Windshield" air flow
mode. To remove exterior frost, fog or inside fog on
the windshield quickly, use the high fan speed setting
after the "Windshield" air flow mode has been
selected.
The fan may stop for a few seconds during cool air
preparation when the ambient temperature is high in
the "Panel" or "Bi−level" air flow mode.
D In the automatic operation mode, internal circulation
may be used for maximum cooling when the ambient
temperature is high.
To take in fresh outside air into the vehicle, select the
OUTSIDE AIR mode by pushing the air intake control
button.
D The "Floor/Windshield" air flow mode may be applied
automatically, if the outside temperature is below
0_C (32_F).
The "Floor/Windshield" air flow mode turning on the
defogging and defrosting function in order to clean
your front view for safe driving is not a malfunction.
To heat the floor, the "Floor" air flow mode can be
selected manually by pushing the "MODE" (air flow
control) button.
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