2001 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 171

AIR CONDITIONING (b) Windshield defogging and defrosting Pushing the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button turns on the defroster-linked air conditioning. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. Pushing the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used. 20R008a CAUTION Do not use the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button 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. 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. Turn the "FAN SPEED CONTROL" button to obtain a maximum air flow. 4. Leave the air conditioning on-off button off. When the "FRONT WINDSHIELD" button is pushed, air flows mainly from the windshield vents and the OUTSIDE AIR mode is automatically set. This setting clears the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode, push the air intake control button once again. 148 2001 MY RX300_U (OM48431U)