157 If the system is used for ventilation, heating in
dry weather or removing frost or exterior fog
on the windshield, turn the air conditioning off
once it is no longer required. This will improve
fuel economy. The air conditioning can be
used for year−round automatic temperature
control including cooling and dehumidifying
operation.
If the air conditioning compressor does not
operate, the display light of the “A/C” switch
will blink. If the display light of the “A/C” switch
blinks even when the “A/C” switch is touched
again, have the compressor checked by your
nearest dealer.
If the engine coolant temperature becomes
extremely high, the air conditioning may shut
off automatically to resolve emergency situa-
tion for engine cooling. This is not a malfunc-
tion. When the engine coolant temperature is
lowered, the air conditioning comes on auto-
matically.
(b) Windshield defogging
and defrosting
To remove interior fog on the
windshield —
Push the windshield air flow button.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield —
1. Push the “TEMP” button to set the maxi-
mum temperature.
2. Push the windshield air flow button.
3. Touch the fan speed control switch on the
right side to obtain a maximum air flow.
4. Leave the “A/C” switch off.When the windshield air flow button is
pushed, air flows mainly from the windshield
vents and turns on the defogging function with
the purpose of clearing the front view.
Pushing this button once again returns the air
flow mode to the last one used.
This button allows the air intake to select the
FRESH mode automatically. This is to clean
up the front view more quickly. If you want to
return the setting to the RECIRCULATED
mode, push the air intake control button once
again.
Touch the “A/C” switch for dehumidified heat-
ing or cooling. This setting clears the front
view more quickly.CAUTION
Do not use the windshield air flow but-
ton during cooled air operation in ex-
tremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside
air and that of the windshield could
cause the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up blocking your vision.
