2010 Lexus IS F Owners Manual - Page 794

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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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.

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Immediately after

is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or

cool air is ready to flow.

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Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.

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Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if recirculated air mode is used for an extended

period.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched in accor-

dance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

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Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to

(outside air) mode in situ-

ations where the windows need to be defogged.

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When outside air temperature approaches 32

°

F (0

°

C)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when

is pressed.

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When the indicator light on

flashes

Press

and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once

more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator light

continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it inspected by your

Lexus dealer.

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Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-

matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.

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Micro dust and pollen filter

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In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is cold,

the following may occur.

°

Outside air mode does not switch to

.

°

The air conditioning system operates automatically.

°

The operation cancels after 1 minute.

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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press

.