1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 ES300 - Automatic A/C Controls - Page 8

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO (b) Windshield defogging and defrosting To remove interior fog on the windshield - Push the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button. To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield - 1. Turn the "TEMP" knob at the maximum temperature. 2. Push the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button. 3. Push the fan speed control button on the right side to obtain a maximum air flow. 4. Leave the sir conditioning on-off button off. When the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button is pushed, the air conditioning is set to operate and the OUTSID 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. If you do not want to turn on the air conditioning automatically, turn the ignition switch off and then on while pushing the "AUTO" and "FRONT WINDSHIELD" buttons. To return to the previous mode, turn the ignition switch off and then turn it on while pushing the "OFF" and "FRONT WINDSHIELD" buttons. ! CAUTION Do not use the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button during cooled air operation in extremely humis weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision. 104