2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 182

AIR CONDITIONING For manual operation − Fan speed − To the desired fan speed Temperature − Towards high temperature Air intake − OUTSIDE AIR Air flow − WINDSHIELD When the windshield air flow button is pushed, air flows mainly from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. Pushing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used. This button allows the air intake to select OUTSIDE AIR mode automatically. This is to clean up the front view more quickly. If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATED AIR mode, push the air intake control button once again. Push the "A/C" button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. D To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow. "Side vents (d) Side vents and rear vents "Rear vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents and rear vents. The side vents and rear vents may be opened or closed as shown. 168