Lexus RX300 2003, Owner'S Manual

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SETTING OPERATION – manual control
When one of the manual control buttons is depressed
while operating in automatic mode, the mode relevant to
the depressed button is set. Other conditions continue to
be adjusted automatically.
If manual air flow selection is desired –
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The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by pushing the “MODE” button. The function of each
mode is as follows:
1
Panel – Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents.
2 Bi–level – Air flows from both the floor vents and the
instrument panel vents.
3 Floor – Air flows mainly from the floor vents. Unheated
air is also delivered through the side vents during heating.
4 Floor/Windshield – Air flows mainly from the floor vents
and windshield vents. Unheated air is also delivered
through the side vents during heating.
If quick heating or cooling is desired –
Turn the temperature selector knob until “MAX. HOT” or “MAX.
COLD” appears on the display.
When the “MAX. COLD” is selected, the air intake is
automatically set to RECIRCULATED AIR mode.
If manual fan speed control is desired –
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1
Toward low fan speed
2
Toward high fan speed
The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by turning the
fan speed control button. The higher the fan speed is, the more
air is delivered. Pushing the “OFF” button turns off the fan.
To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed setting.