Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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408 5-3. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Adjusting the temperature
Operate the temperature control
switch upwards to increase the tem-
perature and downwards to decrease
the temperature.
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Setting the fan speed
Operate the switch to increase the
fan speed and the switch to
decrease the fan speed.
Press the off switch to turn the fan off.
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Changing the air flow mode
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P.410
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Switching between outside air and
recirculated air modes
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Type A
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode changes as follows each time
the switch is pressed.
automatic mode
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(outside air
mode)

(recirculated air mode)

automatic mode
When the system is switched to automatic
mode, the air conditioning system operates
automatically.
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Type B
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode switches between outside air
mode and recirculated air mode modes
each time the switch is operated.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the wind-
shield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch auto-
matically.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows quickly, turn the air flow and temper-
ature up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a while. The operation time changes
according to the ambient temperature and
vehicle speed.
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Blower customization (if equipped)
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P.414
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Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
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P.414
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When the outside temperature exceeds
24°C (75°F) and the air conditioning
system is on
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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.
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Recirculated air mode is selected as a
default mode when the power switch is
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