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HVAC: Annoying switch to Recirculate mode

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Old 03-24-16, 07:11 AM
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Default HVAC: Annoying switch to Recirculate mode

I searched to see if anyone else had this complaint and see if there existed a solution. But I have not found anything.

When the ambient is nice and cool, I ride with my car on FRESH mode, with A/C OFF. I find it very pleasant. I switch to RECIRCULATE if a see a smoky vehicle ahead, but otherwise remain in FRESH.

I park my car in my garage so it's generally nice and cool when I get in it. Soon as I crank it up, and notice the setting, the vehicle always automatically has switched to RECIRCULATE.

I find this ANNOYING. Does anyone know how to defeat this?
Old 03-24-16, 08:24 AM
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In my model year there are three modes that are accessible by the main button (don't have to go into any menus) that allows either outside, inside (recirculating) or auto (which senses). I just press the button to switch. I think it switches based on detecting ozone or some other element. Not sure.

On an unrelated note, I wish skunks kicked it automatically to recirculate. While I find the auto mode great in that it detects heavy car exhaust and automatically switches pretty quickly to limit the amount of odor. I wish it did for skunks!

Get on it Lexus: adjust the auto-recirculating feature to detect skunks dangit lol. Dead serious. So many skunks around here. I would rather smell exhaust fumes then skunks.
Old 03-24-16, 09:10 AM
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One day I was messing with buttons in the LS, I held onto the A/C button I believe it was or maybe the auto button... and it brought up a smog menu. I adjusted it to high and the recirculate seems to stay where I left it. Maybe it'll help with what you're needing. not sure...
Old 03-24-16, 12:21 PM
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Interesting. I think I'm going to go to my car with a notebook and pencil. Then hold down every button available and be ready to take notes.
Old 03-24-16, 02:59 PM
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Or just open the manual and use the easy peasy customized settings.
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