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✽✽
NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-
partment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air con-
ditioning with the recirculated air posi-
tion selected will result in excessively dry
air in the passenger compartment.
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by operating the fan speed control
button.
To change the fan speed, press ( +) the
switch for higher speed, or push (- ) the
switch for lower speed. To turn the
fan speed control off, press the front
blower OFF button.
WARNING
Continue using the climate control system in the recirculated air posi-
tion may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure vis-
ibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating system
on. It may cause serious harm or
death due to a drop in the oxygen
level and/or body temperature.
Continue using the climate control system in the recirculated air posi-
tion can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control tothe outside (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driving.
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Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air con- ditioning system on (indicator light willilluminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the air
intake buttons as long as the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
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For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up theinside of the windshield.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
- Windshield
heating
Do not use the position during
cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The differencebetween the temperature of the out-side air and the windshield couldcause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection to the position
and fan speed control to the lowerspeed.
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3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selectedautomatically. If the position is selected, air conditioning (if equipped)
will also be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning (if equipped) and/oroutside (fresh) air position are not select-
ed automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position. 4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-
tioning (if equipped) will be selected
automatically.
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Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature. 3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning is not selected
automatically, adjust the corresponding
button manually. If the position is
selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a
higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
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Type B OEL049135
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Type AOEL049134R
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Type B OEL049134
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4. The air conditioning will turn onaccording to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
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These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
Center console storage (if equipped)
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
To open the center console storage pull
up the lever.Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a key. (if equipped)
To open the glove box, pull the handle
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
WARNING
- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storagecompartment.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the storagecompartment that the storage
compartment cover can not close securely.
OEL049151OLM049152
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closedwhile driving.
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Cool box (if equipped)
You can keep beverage cans or other
items cool using the open/close lever (1)
of the vent installed in the glove box.
1. Turn on the air conditioning.
2. Slide the open/close lever (1) of thevent installed in the glove box to the open position.
3. When the cool box is not used, slide the lever (1) to its closed position.
✽✽ NOTICE
If some items in the cool box block the
vent, the cooling effectiveness of the cool
box is reduced.
Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Placeyour sunglasses in the compartment doorwith the lenses facing out. Push to close.
OLM049142
WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun- glasses inside the sunglass holder.
Such objects can be thrown from
the holder in the event of a sudden
stop or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglasses holder while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle can
be blocked by an open sunglass
holder.
OEL049220
WARNING
Do not put the perishable food in
the cool box because it may not be
able to maintain the necessary con-sistent temperature to keep the
food fresh.