2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 215

03 07.09 AIR CONDITIONING However, once selecting "RECIRCULATED AIR" of the air intake manually will make this function inoperable. In order to make this function operable again, first select "OUTSIDE AIR" of the air intake, turn off the ignition switch, and start the engine again. Then this function return to be operable. If manual on-off of the air conditioning is desired Push the "A/C" button to turn the air conditioning on 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. If the air conditioning compressor does not operate, the indicator of the "A/C" button will blink. If the indicator of the "A/C" button blinks even when the "A/C" button is pushed again, have the compressor checked by your nearest Lexus dealer. (b) Windshield defogging and defrosting SV21016 To remove interior fog on the windshield 1. Turn the air flow control dial to "WINDSHIELD". 2. Set the "OUTSIDE AIR" mode. To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield 1. Turn the temperature control dial to the maximum temperature. 2. Turn the air flow control dial to "WINDSHIELD". 3. Turn the fan speed control dial to "HI". 4. Leave the air conditioning on-off button off. 196