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USING THE SUN VISORS1. To block out glare from the front, swing down
the main sun visor.
2. To block glare from the side, remove the main
sun visor from the center mount and swing it
to the side.
3. Then, to block glare from the front too, swing
down the sub-sun visor (if so equipped).
4. To adjust the glare block position, slide the
sub-sun visor to the left.
CAUTION

Do not store the main sun visor be-
fore storing the sub-sun visor.

Do not pull the sub-sun visor forcedly
downwards.
INSIDE MIRRORThe night position will reduce glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clar-
ity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORSThe outside mirror will operate only when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position.
Turn the control knobto the right or left to select
the right or left outside mirror, then adjust.
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
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MEMORY STORAGE FUNCTIONTwo positions for the driver’s seat can be stored
in the automatic drive positioner memory. Follow
these procedures to use the memory system.
1. Set the shift selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Adjust the driver’s seat to the desired posi-
tions by manually operating each adjusting
switch. For additional information, see
“Seats” in the “1. Seats, restraints and
supplemental air bag systems” section.During this step, do not turn the ignition to
any positions other than ON.
4. Push the SET switch and, within 5 seconds,
push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The indicator light for the pushed memory
switch will come on and stay on for approxi-
mately 5 seconds after pushing the switch.
After the indicator light goes off, the selected
positions are stored in the selected memory
(1 or 2).
If memory is stored in the same memory switch,
the previous memory will be deleted.
Confirming memory storage
Turn the ignition ON and push the SET
switch. If the main memory has not been
stored, the indicator light will come on for
approximately 0.5 seconds. When the
memory has stored the position, the indicator
light will stay on for approximately 5 seconds.

If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse blows, the memory will be canceled. In
such a case, reset the desired positions
using the following procedures.
1. Open and close the driver’s door more than
two times with the ignition key in the LOCK
position.
2. Reset the desired position using the previous
procedure.Selecting the memorized position1. Set the automatic transmission selector lever
to the P (Park) position.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Push the memory switch (1 or 2) fully for at
least 1 second.
The driver’s seat will move to the memorized
position with the indicator light flashing, and
then the light will stay on for approximately 5
seconds.
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CONTROLS
Fan control dialThis dial turns the fan on and off, and controls
fan speed.Air flow control dialThis dial allows you to select the air flow outlets.
— Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors.— Air flows from center and side ventila-
tors and foot outlets.— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets and foot
outlets.— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
Temperature control dialThis dial allows you to adjust the temperature of
the outlet air.
Air recirculation buttonOff position
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment.
Use the off position for normal heater, or air
conditioner operation.
On position (Indicator light on)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air recirculation button to the on posi-
tion when driving on a dusty road or to avoid
traffic fumes.Air conditioner buttonThis button is provided only for vehicles with air
conditioner.
Start the engine, move the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push the air
conditioner button to turn on the air conditioner.
The indicator light will come on when the air
conditioner button is on. To stop the air condi-
tioner, push the switch again to return it to the
original position.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
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HEATER OPERATION
HeatingThis mode is used to direct hot air from the floor
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position for normal heating.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.

For quick heating, move the air recirculation
button to the on position. Be sure to return
the air recirculation button to the off position
for normal heating.
VentilationThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defoggingThis mode is used to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.

To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, push the air recirculation button to the
on position, the fan control dial to 4 and the
temperature control dial to the full hot posi-
tion. As soon as possible after the window is
clear, push the air recirculation button to the
off position.
Bi-level heatingThis mode directs outside air from the side and
center vents and hot air from the floor outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Normally turn the temperature control dial tothe midpoint between hot and cold.
Heating and defoggingThis mode heats the interior and defogs the
windscreen.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blade
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This will improve heater operation.

A slight delay may be experienced when
turning the air control dial. The system is not
malfunctioning, it is only the system motors
and solenoids switching from one outlet to
another.AIR CONDITIONER OPERATIONStart the engine, move the fan control dial to the
desired (1 to 4) position and push in the air
conditioner button to activate the air conditioner.
When the air conditioner is on, cooling and
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dehumidifying functions will be added to the
heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.CoolingThis mode is used to cool and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.

For quick cooling when the outside tempera-
ture is high, push the air recirculation button
to the on position. Be sure to return the air
recirculation button to the off position for
normal cooling.
Dehumidified heatingThis mode is used to heat and dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Dehumidified defoggingThis mode is used to defog the windows and
dehumidify.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the off
position.
2. Turn the air control dial to the
position.
3. Turn on the fan control dial.
4. Push on the air conditioner button. The indi-
cator light will come on.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Operating tips
Keep windows and sun roof closed while theair conditioner is in operation.

After parking in the sun, drive for two or three
minutes with the windows open to vent hot air
from the passenger compartment. Then,
close the windows. This will allow the air
conditioner to cool the interior more quickly.

The air conditioning system should be
operated for about ten minutes at least
once a month. This helps prevent dam-
age to the system due to lack of lubri-
cation.

If the coolant temperature gauge exceeds the
hot position, turn the air conditioner off. For
additional information, see “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “6. In case of emergency”
section.
AIR FLOW CHARTSThe following charts show the button and dial
positions formaximum and quickheating,
cooling or defrosting.The air recirculation
switch should always be in the off position
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1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.
(ECON will be displayed.)
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the right
or left to set the desired temperature.

The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.

Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.

Not recommended if windows fog up.Dehumidified defogging1. Push the DEF button
on. (The indicator
light on the button will come on.)
2. Turn the temperature set button to the right or
left to set the desired temperature.

To quickly remove ice or fog from the outside
of the windows, push the manual fan control
button
and set to the maximum position
.

As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.

When the DEF button
is pushed, the air
conditioner will automatically be turned on atoutside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C) to
defog the windshield, and the air recirculation
mode will automatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment to improve the defogging per-
formance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlPush the fan control button
to manually
control the fan speed.
Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculationPush the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light on the switch will come on.
Push it again to make the air inlet controlled
automatically (FRESH, REC/FRE and RECIR-
CULATION). The indicator will go out.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow controlPushing the manual air flow control button se-
lects the air outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side ventilators.: Air flows from center and side ventilators
and foot outlets.: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.: Air flow from defroster and foot outlets.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO)This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to maintain a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically.
1. Push the AUTO button on. (AUTO will appear
on the display.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.

For normal operation, adjust the temperature
control button to about 75°F (24°C).

The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
Heating (ECON)Use this mode when you need to heat only.
1. Push the ECON (Economy) button on.
(ECON appears on the display.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.

The temperature of the passenger compart-ment will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.

Do not set the temperature lower than the
outside air temperature. Otherwise the sys-
tem may not work properly.

If the windows fog up, do not use the ECON
mode.
Dehumidified defogging1. Push the DEF
switch on. (The indicator
light will come on.)
2. Push the temperature control button
to set the desired temperature.

To remove ice or fog from the outside of the
windows, push the manual fan control button
and set to the maximum position.

As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to the
auto mode.

When the DEF
button is pushed, the
air conditioner will automatically be turned on
at outside temperatures above 23°F (−5°C)
(for VQ35DE engine models) or 28°F (−2°C)
(for VG33E engine models) to defog the
windshield. The air recirculation mode will
automatically be turned off.Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment to improve defogging performance.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed controlPush the fan control button
to change the
fan speed manually.

Push the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculationPush the air recirculation button
to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light will come on.
Push it again to make the air inlet controlled
automatically (FRESH, REC/FRE and RECIR-
CULATION). The indicator will go out.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF mode.
Air flow controlPushing the MODE button selects the air outlet
to provide:
: Air flow from center and side ventilators.: Air flow from center and side ventilators
and foot outlets.
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Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON and press
the power on switch to turn on the radio. If you
listen to the radio with the engine not running,
turn the key to the ACC position.
Radio reception may be affected by station
signal strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.Radio receptionYour radio system is equipped with state-of-the-
art electronic circuits to enhance radio recep-
tion. These circuits are designed to extend re-
ception range, and to enhance the quality of that
reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of FM, AM and satellite radio signals that can
affect radio reception quality in a moving vehicle,
even when the finest equipment is used. These
characteristics are completely normal in a given
reception area, and do not indicate any malfunc-
tion in your radio system.
Remember that a moving vehicle is not the ideal
place to listen to a radio. Because of the move-
ment, reception conditions will constantlychange. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and
interference from other vehicles can work
against ideal reception. Described below are
some of the factors that can affect your radio
reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTIONRange: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) FM having slightly more range than
stereo FM. External influences may sometimes
interfere with FM station reception even if the FM
station is within 25 miles (40 km). The strength
of the FM signal is directly related to the distance
between the transmitter and receiver. FM signals
follow a line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the
same characteristics as light. For example they
will reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
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