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Only on cars equipped with Navigation System. Ref er to the Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
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Your Car at a Glance
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HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.74/
77) (P.76)
TILT/TELESCOPIC
ADJUSTMENT
(P.80)EX-V6 model without Navigation System is shown. CRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
HAZARD
WARNING
LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.79)
MOONROOF SWITCH REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.211)
(P.107)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.77,
79)
(P.214 )
(P. 79)
(P.73)
TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH (P.259)

Proper use of the Heating and
Cooling system can make the
interior dry and comf ortable, and
keep the windows clear f or the best
visibility.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the f an’s speed, which increases air
flow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the air flow.
This button turns the air condi-
tioning ON and OFF. The indicator
above the button lights when the
A/C is on.This button controls the source of air
going into the system. When the
indicator above this button is lit, air
from the car’s interior is sent
through the system again (Recircula-
tion mode). When the indicator is off,
air is brought in f rom outside the car
(Fresh Air mode).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
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On LX, EX and LX-V6 models
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
What Each Control Does
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL DIAL RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS

Use the MODE buttons to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes.Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Air f low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
Recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
Air f low is divided between
the f loor vents and the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield. Air f lows f rom the def roster
vents at the base of the windshield,
and the corner vents in the
dashboard. When you select or , the system
automatically switches to Fresh Air
mode.
In these two modes, the A/C stays
on with the indicator off.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Mode Buttons
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The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window.Turn the temperature control dial
all the way to the lef t.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep
these clear of leaves and other
debris.
This section covers how to set up the
system controls f or ventilation,
heating, cooling, dehumidif ying, and
def rosting.
The engine must be running f or the
heater and air conditioning to
generate hot and cold air. The heater
uses engine coolant to warm the air.
If the engine is cold, it will be several
minutes bef ore you f eel warm air
coming from the system.
It is best to leave the system in Fresh
Air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in Recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to Recirculation mode when
you are driving through smoky or
dusty conditions, then switch back to
Fresh Air mode when the condition
clears. The air conditioning does not rely on
engine temperature.
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3.
Heating and Cooling
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Vent ilat ion
How to Use the System
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RECIRCULATION BUTTONTEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON MODE BUTTONS

Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/C button. The light above the
button comes on when a f an speed
is selected.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
Select .
If the outside air is humid, select
Recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed.If the interior is very warm f rom
beingparkedinthesun,youcancool
it down more rapidly by setting up
the controls this way:Start the engine.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
A/C button. Make sure the tem-
perature control dial is turned all
the way to the left.
Set the f an to maximum speed.
Open the windows partially. Select and Fresh Air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
Set the f an to the desired speed.
Select the MAX A/C mode.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects and
switches to Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left. When the interior has cooled down
to a more comf ortable temperature,
close the windows and set the
controls as described f or normal
cooling.
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2.
3.
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Heating and Cooling
T o Cool wit h A /C
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RECIRCULATION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
FAN CONTROL
DIAL
MODE BUTTONS

To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button, then set the
desired temperature by turning the
driver’s temperature control dial.
You will see AUTO in the system’s
display.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
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Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
Without Navigation System
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RECIRCULATION BUTTON
OFF BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AUTO BUTTON TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

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You can manually select the f an
speed by pressing the f an control
buttons: to increase the f an’s
speed, or to decrease the f an’s
speed.
Press the DUAL button to select the
dual temperature control mode (see
page ).
Use the MODE button to select the
vents the air flows from. Some air
will f low f rom the dashboard corner
vents in all modes; you can turn it of f
with the dial below each vent. Each
time you press the MODE button,
the display shows the mode selected.
Press the button four times to see all
the modes. 137
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fan Control Buttons
Mode Button
Dual Button
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FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON MODE BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING
BUTTON

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To put the Automatic Climate
Control in f ully-automatic mode,
press the AUTO button. The
indicator in the button will light.
Then set the desired temperature by
pressing the temperature buttons:
to raise the temperature above the
displayed value, or to lower the
temperature.
The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature f rom its current level to
the set temperature.
With Navigation System
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Fully-automatic Operation
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AUTO BUTTON OFF BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL BUTTONS