1996 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 90

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the set temperature. This air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air flow control which automatically selects the most suitable fan speed and air flow to control the temperature. The ignition key must be in the "ON" position. You may use manual control to override the automatic settings. SETTING OPERATION - manual control If manual air flow selection is desired - The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected (MODE) manually by turning the air flow control button. The mode appears on the display. The function of each button is as follows: PANEL mode - Directs air flow at face level. BI-LEVEL mode - Directs air flow at face level and at floor level for both front and rear. Except in ventilation, the air to the floor is slightly warmer than air to the face. FLOOR mode - Directs air flow mostly at floor level for both front and rear. FLOOR/WINDSHIELD mode - Directs air flow to the windshield and front side windows as well as floor level for both front and rear. FRONT WINDSHIELD mode - Directs air flow mostly to the windshield and front side windows. When this mode is selected while operating in automatic mode, the air conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSIDE AIR mode is set. If you push the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button once again while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then returns to the last mode used. (a) Climate control SETTING OPERATION - automatic control 1. Push the "AUTOSTEMP" knob. Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on-off of the air conditioning, and switching of the air intake between RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator. When one of the manual control buttons or knobs is operated in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to that button or knob is set. Other conditions continue to be adjusted automatically. 2. Turn the "AUTOSTEMP" knob until the desired temperature is displayed. The "AUTOSTEMP" knob is used to set the desired passenger compartment temperature. The temperature of air delivered to the passenger compartment will be controlled automatically according to the setting. The figures on the panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade. 82

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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
82
The automatic air conditioning automatically maintains the
set temperature.
This air conditioning features automatic fan speed and air
flow control which automatically selects the most suitable
fan speed and air flow to control the temperature. The
ignition key must be in the “ON” position.
You may use manual control to override the automatic
settings.
(a)
Climate control
SETTING OPERATION – automatic control
1.
Push the “AUTO
S
TEMP” knob.
Air flow quantity, switching of the diffusers, on–off of the air
conditioning, and switching of the air intake between
RECIRCULATED AIR and OUTSIDE AIR are automatically
adjusted. The operation status is shown by each indicator.
When one of the manual control buttons or knobs is operated
in automatic mode, the operation corresponding to that
button or knob is set. Other conditions continue to be
adjusted automatically.
2.
Turn the “AUTO
S
TEMP” knob until the desired
temperature is displayed.
The “AUTO
S
TEMP” knob is used to set the desired
passenger compartment temperature. The temperature of
air delivered to the passenger compartment will be
controlled automatically according to the setting. The figures
on the panel indicate degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade.
SETTING OPERATION – manual control
If manual air flow selection is desired –
The outlets from which air is delivered can be selected
manually by turning the air flow control
(MODE)
button. The mode appears on the display. The function of
each button is as follows:
PANEL mode
– Directs air flow at face level.
BI–LEVEL mode
– Directs air flow at face level and at
floor level for both front and rear. Except in ventilation, the
air to the floor is slightly warmer than air to the face.
FLOOR mode
– Directs air flow mostly at floor level for
both front and rear.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD mode
– Directs air flow to the
windshield and front side windows as well as floor level for
both front and rear.
FRONT WINDSHIELD mode
– Directs air flow mostly
to the windshield and front side windows.
When this mode is selected while operating in automatic
mode, the air conditioning is set to operate and the
OUTSIDE AIR mode is set.
If you push the “FRONT WINDSHIELD” button once again
while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then
returns to the last mode used.