1997 Lexus SC 300 Owners Manual - Page 111

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO If you push the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button once again while in the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode, the mode then returns to the last mode used. Stopping the fan - Push in the (OFF) button. The fan stops in automatic mode or manual mode. If manual switching of air intake is desired - (AIR INTAKE) button is used to switch the air intake between the OUTSIDE AIR mode and RECIRCULATED AIR mode. With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode, the OUTSIDE AIR mode indicator light will come on and the system will take fresh outside air into the vehicle. If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, press in the air intake control button for RECIRCULATED AIR. The RECIRCULATED AIR mode indicator light will come on. For normal use, it is best to keep the air intake control button set to OUTSIDE AIR mode. If recirculated air is used during heating, the windows will fog up more easily. If manual on-off of the air conditioning is desired - (A/C) button to turn the air conditioning on Push the 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. 103 ! CAUTION Do not use the FRONT WINDSHIELD mode during cooled air operation in extremely humid 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. If quick heating or cooling is desired - Obtain maximum power by turning the "TEMP" knob fully. At this time, "MAX. HOT" or "MAX. COLD" will appear on the display. If manual fan speed control is desired - The fan speed can be set to your desired speed by pushing either side of the fan speed control (FAN) button. The higher the fan speed is, the more air is delivered. Pushing (OFF) button turns off the fan. in the To remove exterior windshield frost, use the high speed setting.