
Front automatic air conditioning
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The 
air conditioning can only be used while the en-
gine is running.
Control panel E00702501293A- Mode selection dial
B-
 Blower speed selection dial
C- Air conditioning switch
D- Temperature control dial E- Air selection switch NOTE
l There 
is  an  interior  air  temperature  sensor
(F) inside the vehicle.
Never  place  anything  on  top  of  the  sensor,
since  doing  so  will  prevent  it  from  function-
ing properly. Blower speed selection dial
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Select  the  blower  speed  by  turning  the  blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The 
blower speed will gradually increase as the di-
al is turned to the right. When  the  blower  speed  selection  dial  is  set  to  the
“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop. Temperature control dial
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Turn  the  temperature  control  dial  clockwise  to
make 
the  air  warmer.  Turn  it  anticlockwise  to
make the air cooler. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l While 
the engine coolant temperature is low,
the  temperature  of  the  air  from  the  heater
will  be  cool/cold  until  the  engine  warms  up,
even  if  you  have  selected  warm  air  with  the
dial.
l When the temperature is set to the highest or
the lowest, the air selection and the air condi-
tioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
Also, if manually operated after an automatic
changeover,  manual  operation  will  be  selec-
ted.
• Quick  Heating  (When  the  temperature  isset to the highest setting)
Outside  air  will  be  introduced  and  the  air
conditioning will stop.
• Quick  Cooling  (When  the  temperature  is set to the lowest setting)
Inside  air  will  be  recirculated  and  the  air
conditioning will operate. Mode selection dial
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To 
change  the  position  and  amount  of  air  flowing
from  the  ventilators,  turn  the  mode  selection  dial.
(Refer  to  “Changing  the  front  mode  selection”  on
page 5-03.) CAUTION
l
When 
 using  the  mode  selection  dial  be-
tween the “ ” 
and “ ” positions, pre-
vent  fogging  by  pressing  the  air  selection
switch to select outside air.
(Refer  to  “Air  selection  switch”  on  page
5-06.)
Air selection switch E00703400511
To change the air selection, simply press the air se-
lection switch.
l Outside air {Indication lamp (A) is OFF}
Outside 
air  is  introduced  into  the  passenger
compartment. l
Recirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air 
is  recirculated  inside  the  passenger  com-
partment. CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the 
windscreen  and  side  windows  clear
and  quickly  remove  fog  or  frost  from  the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated  use  the  recirculation  position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to  increase  ventilation  so  that  the  win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l When 
the  mode  selection  dial  or  the  blower
speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” po-
sition again after manual operation, the air se-
lection switch will also be automatically con-
trolled.
Air conditioning switch E00703500785
Push  the  switch,  and  the  air  conditioning  compres-
sor 
will  turn  on.  The  air  conditioning  indication
lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air conditioning com-
pressor 
will  stop  and  the  indication  lamp  (A)  goes
off. CAUTION
l
When 
 using  the  air  conditioning,  the
idling  speed  may  slightly  increase  as  the
air  conditioning  compressor  is  switched
on/off  automatically.  While  the  vehicle
with  an  A/T  is  stationary,  fully  depress
the  brake  pedal  to  prevent  the  vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE l If 
a  problem  is  detected  in  the  air  condition-
ing system, the air conditioning operation in-
dication lamp (A) blinks. Press the air condi-
tioning  switch  once  to  turn  it  off,  then  once
more  to  turn  it  back  on.  If  the  air  condition-
ing  operation  indication  lamp  (A)  does  not
blink for a while, there is nothing wrong. If it
starts  to  blink  again,  we  recommend  you  to
have it checked.
l Sometimes,  for  example  after  using  a  high-
pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,
and  the  operation  indication  lamp  (A)  blinks
temporarily.  In  this  case  there  is  nothing
wrong. Wait a while, press the air condition-
ing  switch  once  to  turn  the  system  off,  then
once more to turn it back on. Once the water
evaporates, the blinking will stop. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00704100557 In  normal  conditions,  use  the  system  in  the  AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set 
the blower speed selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
2. Select  the  temperature  control  dial  to  the  de- sired  temperature.  The  temperature  can  be
set  within  a  range  of  15  to  29.  The  tempera-
ture  will  gradually  increase  as  the  dial  is
turned to the right.
3. Set  the  mode  selection  dial  to  the  “AUTO” position.
4. Push  the  air  conditioning  switch  to  operate the  air  conditioning.  When  the  air  condition-
ing  operates,  the  indication  lamp  ( )  in  the
dial will come on.
The 
outlet  port  (except  “ ”), 
recirculation/out-
side  air  select  and  blower  speed,  and  ON/OFF  of
air conditioning will be controlled automatically.
To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection
dial to the “OFF” position. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l Set 
the temperature at about 22 under normal
conditions.
l While the engine coolant temperature is low,
the  temperature  of  the  air  from  the  heater
will  be  cool/cold  until  the  engine  warms  up,
even  if  you  have  selected  warm  air  with  the
dial.  To  prevent  the  windscreen  and  win-
dows  from  fogging  up,  the  ventilator  mode
will  be  changed  to  “ ” 
and  the  blower
speed will be reduced.
l If  the  blower  speed  selection  dial,  air  condi-
tioning switch, mode selection dial, or air se-
lection switch is operated while the system is
operating  in  the  AUTO  mode,  the  activated
function  overrides  the  corresponding  func-
tion of automatic control. All other functions
remain under automatic control.
Operating the system in manual air
mode E00704200011
Blower  speed  and  ventilator  mode  may  be  control-
led 
manually  by  setting  the  blower  speed  selection
dial and the mode selection dial to the desired posi-
tions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials
to the “AUTO” position.
Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00704300546CAUTION
l
For 
 safety,  make  sure  you  have  a  clear
view through all the windows. To  remove  frost  or  mist  from  the  windscreen  and
door 
windows,  use  the  mode  selection  dial  (“ ”
or “ ”).
For ordinary demisting
Use 
this  setting  to  keep  the  windscreen  and  door
windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heat-
ed (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set 
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
3. Select 
your  desired  blower  speed  by  turning
the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select  your  desired  temperature  by  turning the temperature control dial.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick demisting
1.
Set the mode selection dial to the 
 “ ” posi-
tion.
2.
Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE l While  the  mode  selection  dial  is  set  to  the
“ ” 
position, the air conditioning will oper-
ate automatically and the outside air position
will also be selected automatically.
l Do not set the temperature control dial to the
max.  cool  position.  Cool  air  will  blow
against the window glasses and form mist on
them. For pleasant driving
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Rear heater*/Rear cooler*
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The 
rear  heater/rear  cooler  can  only  be  used  while
the engine is running.
NOTE
l Cooling  with  rear  cooler  is  not  possible
when  the  front  air  conditioning  (cooling  and
dehumidifying  functions)  is  not  operating.
Be  sure  to  activate  the  front  air  conditioning
(cooling  and  dehumidifying  functions)  be-
fore activating the rear air conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operat-
ing, only fan operation without cooling is pos-
sible.
Control panel E00720000017A- OFF switch
B-
 Blower speed selection switch Blower speed selection switch
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Rear heater
When 
the blower speed selection switch is pressed,
the  heater  starts  operating.  When  the  OFF  switch
(A) is pressed, it stops.
The  indication  lamp  (B)  for  the  selected  blower
speed illuminates.
Rear cooler
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed,
the  cooler  (cooling  and  dehumidifying  functions)
starts operating. When the OFF switch (A) is press-
ed, it stops.
The  indication  lamp  (B)  for  the  selected  blower
speed illuminates. NOTE
l The blower speed is memorized when the en-
gine is shut down.
If 
the  battery  is  disconnected  and  reconnec-
ted,  however,  the  memory  is  erased  and  the
blower  speed  is  automatically  set  to  the
“OFF” position. Rear automatic air conditioning*
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The 
air conditioning can only be used while the en-
gine is running.
While the front air conditioning is on, rear air con-
ditioning is also possible.
NOTE
l Cooling is not possible when the front air con-
ditioning  (cooling  and  dehumidifying  func-
tions) is not operating. Be sure to activate the
front air conditioning (cooling and dehumidi-
fying functions) before activating the rear air
conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operat-
ing, only fan operation without cooling is pos-
sible.
Control panel E00706000055 A- Temperature control lever
B-
 OFF switch
C- AUTO switch
D- Blower speed selection switch For pleasant driving
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Blower speed selection switch
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When 
the  blower  speed  selection  switch  or  AUTO
switch is pressed, the air conditioning (cooling and
dehumidifying  functions)  starts  operating.  When
the OFF switch (A) is pressed, it stops.
The  indication  lamp  (B)  for  the  selected  blower
speed illuminates. NOTE
l The blower speed is memorized when the en-
gine is shut down.
If 
the  battery  is  disconnected  and  reconnec-
ted,  however,  the  memory  is  erased  and  the
blower  speed  is  automatically  set  to  the
“OFF” position.
Temperature control lever E00706400059
The  temperature  control  lever  is  used  to  adjust  the
air temperature. Move  it  rightward  to  increase  the  temperature  and
leftward to reduce the temperature.
1- Low
2-
High
NOTE l The mode changes in accordance with the air
temperature.  (Refer  to  “Changing  the  rear
mode selection” on page 5-04.)
l When  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is  ex-
tremely  low  (for  example,  in  extremely  cold
weather), moving the temperature control lev-
er has no effect on the air temperature. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00706800141 1. Press the AUTO switch (A).
2.
Set the desired temperature using the temper-ature  control  lever  (B).  The  temperature  can
be  set  within  a  range  from  the  minimum  to
the maximum.
NOTE l Adjust the temperature to the desired level us-
ing the temperature control lever (centred for
reference).
l When  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is  ex-
tremely  low  (for  example,  in  extremely  cold
weather), moving the temperature control lev-
er has no effect on the air temperature. For pleasant driving
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Operating the system in manual mode
E00706900067Set the blower speed selection switch (A) and tem-
perature 
control  lever  (B)  as  desired.  If  the  system
is  operating  in  the  AUTO  mode,  the  new  settings
will override automatic control. Important operation tips for the
air conditioning E00708300658
l Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking 
in  the  hot  sun  will  make  the  vehicle
inside extremely hot, and it will require more
time to cool the interior.
If  it  is  necessary  to  park  in  the  sun,  open  the
windows for the first few minutes of air con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is  in  use.  The  entry  of  outside  air  through
open  windows  will  reduce  the  cooling  effi-
ciency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the health.
The  inside  air  temperature  should  only  be  5
to 6 °C below the outside air temperature.
l When  operating  the  system,  make  sure  the
air  intake,  which  is  located  in  front  of  the
windscreen,  is  free  of  obstructions  such  as
leaves and snow. Leaves collected in the air-
intake  plenum  may  reduce  air  flow  and  plug
the plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend you to have the system inspected.
The  air  conditioning  system  in  your  vehicle  must
be  charged  with  the  refrigerant  HFC-134a  and  the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe  damage  which  will  result  in  the  need  to  re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The  release  of  refrigerant  into  the  atmosphere
should be prevented. It is recommended that the refrigerant be recovered
and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The 
air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor in-
ternal  parts  and  to  maintain  the  air  conditioning  in
the best operating condition. For pleasant driving
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Air purifier (with deodorizing
function)* E00708400587
An 
air  filter  is  incorporated  into  the  air  condition-
ing  system  to  remove  pollen,  dust,  tobacco  smells
and exhaust smells.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is re-
duced  as  it  becomes  dirty,  so  replace  it  periodical-
ly. For the maintenance interval, refer to the “SERV-
ICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE
l Operation  in  certain  conditions  such  as  driv-
ing  on  a  dusty  road  and  frequent  use  of  the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice  life  of  the  filter.  When  the  air  flow  rate
suddenly  drops  or  when  the  windscreen  or
windows  start  to  fog  up  easily,  the  air  filter
requires replacement. We recommend you to
have it checked. For pleasant driving
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