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(d) Center vents and side vents
Center vents
Side vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the center
vents and side vents. The center vents and side vents may
be opened or closed as shown.
(e) Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter information label is placed in the
glove box as shown and indicates that a filter has been
installed.
The air conditioning filter prevents dust from entering the
vehicle through the air conditioning vent.
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The air conditioning filter is behind the glove box.
The air conditioning filter may clog after long use. The filter
may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air conditioner and
heater experiences extreme reductions in operating ef ficiency,
or if the windows begin to fog up easily.
To maintain the air conditioning efficiency, inspect and replace
the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, such
as inner city or desert areas, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance”.)1. Open the glove box and unhook the cip as shown
above.
2. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the
claws.
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3. Take out the filter case.
4. Remove the filter from the filter case.
5. Inspect the filter on the surface.
If it is dirty, it should be replaced.
When installing the filter in the filter case, keep the arrow
pointing up.
INFORMATION
The air conditioning filter should be installed properly
in position. The use of air conditioning with the filter
removed may cause deteriorated dustproof
performance and then affect air conditioning
performance.
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REAR COOLER CONTROLS
21PY038
1Rear cooler vents
2Fan speed control button
3“REAR COOL” button
4“TEMP” (temperature control) button
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