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Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left
to adjust the flow direction.
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the knob in any direction you prefer
to adjust the flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the knob coun-
terclockwise.
To close the ventilator, turn the knob
clockwise.
Manual climate control sys-
tem (if equipped)
Control panel
1) Air inlet selection lever
2) Air conditioner button
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the Rear window defogger button sec-
tion in chapter 3.)
4) Air flow control dial
5) Fan speed control dial
6) Temperature control dial
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air
flow from the air outlets over a range from
the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
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1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
most comfortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de-
sired speed.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right
and left air outlets. To stop warm air
flow from these outlets, turn the corre-
sponding knob clockwise.
Bi-level heating
This setting allows you to direct air of dif-
ferent temperatures from the instrument
panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from
the instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired temperature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de-
sired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully
turned to the red area or blue area de-
creases the temperature difference be-
tween the air from the instrument panel
outlets and the air from the foot outlets.
Ventilation
To force outside air through the instru- ment panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the
way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the de-
sired speed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air
inlet control lever to the position.
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Continued operation in the
position may fog up the
windows. Switch to the
position as soon as the outside
dusty condition clears.
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Air conditioner operation (if
equipped)
Cooling or dehumidifying
For cooling and dehumidification of the
passenger compartment, performing the
following steps will allow air to flow
through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Set the air conditioner button to the ON position.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the
blue side.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the
highest speed.
Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and
front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the
position.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the
position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
red side.
4. Set the fan speed control dial at the
highest speed.
The air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates when the air flow control
dial set in the or position to
provide better defogging performance.
However, the air conditioner indicator light
does not come on at this time.Automatic climate control
system (if equipped)
Although this climate control system can
be used as a full-automatic climate control
system, it can also, if desired, be used as
a semi-automatic climate control system.
When it is used as a full-automatic climate
control system, the outlet air temperature,
fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet
control, and air conditioner compressor
operation are all automatically controlled
to maintain a constant, comfortable tem-
perature inside the vehicle.
NOTE
Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is run-
ning.
When the engine coolant is cold, the
blower does not run.
In the AUTO mode, when the air
temperature in the passenger compart-
ment is sufficiently cool, the air condi-
tioner compressor does not operate.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the A/C
button to operate the air conditioner
compressor.
Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower
than the current outlet air temperature
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