2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 1151

1. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE FALLS TO NEARLY 32°F (0°C) The dehumidification function may not operate even when "A/C" is selected. CUSTOMIZATION Settings can be changed. (For details, refer to "Owner's Manual".) HUMIDITY SENSOR* NOTICE AIR CONDITIONING ODORS During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents. To reduce potential odors from occurring: • It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off. • The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode. ● In order to detect fog on the windshield, a AIR CONDITIONING FILTER The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows fog up easily. (For details, refer to "Owner's Manual".) sensor which monitors the temperature of the windshield, the surround humidity, etc. is installed. (See page 303.) Follow these points to avoid damaging the sensor: • Do not disassemble the sensor • Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts • Do not stick anything on the sensor 6 AIR CONDITIONING *: If equipped 305 ES350/300h_Navi_OM33A07U_(U) 12.05.11 08:14