2013 Lexus GX 460 Owners Manual - Page 388

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in

accordance with the temperature setting, the inside temperature, outside tempera-

ture, etc.

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Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75

°

F (24

°

C) and the air conditioning

system is on

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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air conditioning

system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically.

This may also reduce fuel consumption.

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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE START

STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

.

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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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Automatic mode for air intake control (vehicles with a rear automatic air condi-

tioning system)

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

matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.

When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning automatic mode

on will activate the air conditioning system.

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Micro dust and pollen filter

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

the following may occur.

°

Outside air mode does not switch to

(recirculated air) mode.

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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

.

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When outside air temperature is below 32

°

F (0

°

C)

The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when the “A/C”

button is pressed.