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OFF switch
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Push the switch to turn off the air conditioning system.
MODE switch
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Each time the MODE switch is
pressed, the mode changes to
the next one in the following sequence: “ ”
→ “”
→ “”
→ “”
→ “ ”. The selected mode is shown by the mode
selection display (A). (Refer to “Changing the front mode selection” on page 5-10.)
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Demister switch
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When this switch is pressed, the mode changes to the “ ” mode. The indication lamp (A) will come on. The selected mode is shown by the mode selection display (B). (Refer to “Changing the front mode selection” on page 5-10.)NOTE●
When the demister switch is
pressed, the air conditioning
system automatically operates
and outside air (as opposed
to recirculated air) is selected. (Refer to “Demisting of the windscreen and door win-dows” on page 5-14.)
Changing the front mode selection
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the ven-tilators, push the MODE switch or demister switch. (Refer to “MODE switch” on page 5-9 and “Demister switch” on page 5-10.)These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to dem- onstrate the quantity of air coming from the ventilators.
: Small amount of air from the ventilators: Medium amount of air from the ventilators : Large amount of air from the ventilators
Face positionAir flows only to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
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Foot/Face positionAir flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment, and flows to the leg area.
Foot positionAir flows mainly to the leg area.
*: Optional equipment
*: Optional equipment
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Foot/Demister positionAir flows to the leg area, the
windscreen and the door win-
dows.
Demister positionAir flows mainly to the windscreen and the door windows.
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Operating the system in automatic mode
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In normal conditions, use the sy
stem in the AUTO mode and
follow these procedures: 1. Push the AUTO switch.2. Select the temperature contro
l dial to the desired tempera-
ture. The mode selection (excep
t for “ ”), blower speed
adjustment, recirculat
ed/outside air sel
ection, temperature
adjustment and air conditioner
ON/OFF status are all con-
trolled automatically.
NOTE●
When the temperature is set
to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-lows. Also, if the air selection is
operated manually after an
automatic changeover, manual
operation will be selected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high- est setting) Outside air will be introduced.• Quick Cooling (When the temp
erature is set to the low-
est setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioningwill operate.CAUTION
!●
For vehicles with A/T, while the vehicle is stationary, fully depress the brake peda
l to prevent the vehicle
from creeping caused by
slightly increased idling
speed when the air cond
itioning compressor is
switched on automatically.
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Operating the system in manual mode
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be controlled manually by setting the blower speed
selection dial and the MODE
switch to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation, set the AUTO operation.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
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To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and door win- dows, use the MODE switch or Demister switch (“ ” or“”).
For ordinary demisting Use this setting to keep the wi
ndscreen and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated. 1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position. 2. Set the MODE switch (B) to the “ ” position. 3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperat
ure by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (C).
CAUTION
!●
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
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For quick demisting
1. Push the demister switch (A) to change to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2. Set the blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest position.NOTE●
When the demister switch is
pressed, the air conditioning
will operate automatically and the outside air position will also be selected automatically. (In this case, the air conditioning indication lamp will not change.)
●
To demist effectively, direct
the air flow from the side
ventilators towards the door windows.
●
Do not set the temperature control dial to the max. cool position. Cool air will blow against the window glassesand prevent demisting.
Rear heater* / Rear air conditioning
*E00704600015
The rear heater can be operated when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The rear air conditioning can only be used while the engine isrunning and the front air conditioning is switched on. When the front air conditioning is
not switched on, only blower
operation without cooling is possible.Control panel
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1- Blower speed selection dial 2- Main switch 3- Temperature control dial
Ty p e A Ty p e B
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Rear fan switch for the front seat
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When the rear blower switch is
pressed, the rear blower starts
operating, the rear blower op
eration display (A) shows “REAR
ON”. When the rear blower swit
ch is pressed again, the rear
blower goes off.NOTE●
Check whether or not the rear
blower is operating by look-
ing at the operation display (A). The operation displayshows when the rear
blower is operating.
Main switch for the rear seat
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Push the switch, and the rear bl
ower will operat
e, turning the
operation indication lamp (A) on. Push the switch again, and the rear blower will stop.NOTE●
Either the front rear switch
or the rear main switch can be
used to switch the power of
the rear blower ON and OFF.
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