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Adjusting the position of the air outlets
Center outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
u
p or down.
Right and left side outlets
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Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win -
dows, face the right and left
side ou
tlets toward them.
Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
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Right and left side outlets
Open the vent.
Close the vent.
nUsing the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended pe
riod.
n When
outside air temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is pressed.
n When
is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjust -
ment dial.
CAUTION
nTo prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)
nThe rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be oper -
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
n Out
side rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
CAUTION
n When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator light will come on.
Pressing the button again also
turns the defoggers off.
Vehicles with timer: The defog -
gers will automatically turn off
af
ter approximately 15 min -
utes.
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NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
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Audio system type
nUsing cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system's speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operatin
g.
CD player with CD changer controller and AM/FM radio.
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 189
Using the CD playerP. 195
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 200
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 207
Using the AUX adapterP. 209
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CAUTION
nFor vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
lPart 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
l Laser products
Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from
the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its
rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the
player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and
dangerous voltages.
l CAUTION
This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
n To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine o\
ff.
n To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.