2011 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 451
2011 Lexus LS 460 Manual
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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger n Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel efficiency: l Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cooling capacity l Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations: l Adjust the fan speed l Turn off Eco drive mode n Customization The air conditioning control of Eco drive mode can be changed to the same setting as that used in normal drive mode. (Customizable features→P. 778) n Using the automatic mode Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur: l Immediately after "AUTO" is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow. l Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on. n Using the system in recirculated air mode The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period. n Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature. n Window defogger feature Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to ations where the windows need to be defogged. n When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C) (outside air) mode in situ- The air conditioning system may not operate even when "A/C" is touched. 358