2009 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 201

3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Front outlets (right and left side) Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down Turn the knob up to open the vent and down to close the vent Rear outlets Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down Turn the knob up to open the vent and down to close the vent n Using the automatic mode Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur. l The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the coolest temperature setting is selected in summer. l Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow. l Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on. n Using the system in recirculated air mode The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period. n Window defogger feature Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situations where the windows need to be defogged. 204