1996 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 101
1996 Lexus GS 300 Manual
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO If manual on-off of the air conditioning is desired - Push the A/C (A/C) button to turn the air conditioning on and push it again to turn the air conditioning off. The air conditioning does not work if the outside temperature is lowered down to around 0°C (32°F). If the system is used for ventilation, heating in dry weather or removing frost or exterior fog on the windshield, turn the air conditioning off once it is no longer required. This will improve fuel economy. The air conditioning can be used for year-round automatic temperature control including cooling and dehumidifying operation. If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the A/C (A/C) button will blink. If the A/C (A/C) button blinks even when the A/C (A/C) button is pushed again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus dealer. Displaying the outside temperature - When you push the OUTSIDE (OUTSIDE) button, the temperature display shows the outside temperature for about 5 seconds, then returns to the current set temperature or turns off. The temperature display ranges from -30°C (-22°F) up to 50°C (122°F). (b) Windshield defogging and defrosting See "(a) Climate control" for details on each button. To remove interior fog on the windshield - (WINDSHIELD) button. Push the To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield - 1. Place the temperature control knob at the maximum temperature. (WINDSHIELD) button. 2. Push the 3. Turn the fan speed control knob to set the fan speed at the maximum speed. 88