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✽NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec-
tion.
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Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the engine is running.To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window
defroster button illuminates when the
defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on
the rear window, brush it off before oper-
ating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after approximately 20 minutes
or when the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
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Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out-
side mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.
DEFROSTER
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Type A
Type B
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc-
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp
instruments or window cleaners
containing abrasives to clean the
window.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, operate the defroster
only while the engine is running.
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Mode selection
The mode selection knob controls the
direction of the air flow through the venti-
lation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard
outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are
used to represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor,
Floor-Defrost and Defrost air position.
Face-Level (B,D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body
and face. Additionally, each outlet can be
controlled to direct the air discharged
from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C)
Air flow is discharged towards the face and
floor.
Floor-Level (C, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
directed to the windshield and side win-
dow defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor
and the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed
separately using the thumbwheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivered from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.
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Automatic heating and air condi-
tioning
The automatic climate control system is
controlled by simply setting the desired
temperature.
The Full Automatic Temperature Control
(FATC) system automatically controls the
heating and cooling system as follows:
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes,
fan speeds, air intake and air-condi-
tioning will be controlled automatically
by setting the temperature.2. Set the temperature control knob to
the desired temperature.
If the temperature is set to the lowest
setting (Lo), the air conditioning sys-
tem will operate continuously.
3. To turn the automatic operation off,
select any button or knob of the fol-
lowing:
• Mode selection button
• Air conditioning button
• Front windshield defroster button
• Air intake control button
• Fan speed control knob
The selected function will be controlled
manually while other functions operate
automatically.
For your convenience and to improve the
effectiveness of the climate control, use
the AUTO button and set the tempera-
ture to 23°C (73°F).
Regardless of the temperature setting,
when using automatic operation, the air
conditioning system can automatically
turn on to decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle, even if the temperature is set
to warm.
✽NOTICE
Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating and
cooling system.
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Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor
and the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield.
❈ Refer to the illustration in the “Manual
climate control system”.Maximum (MAX) defrost mode
When you select the MAX defrost mode,
the following system settings will be
made automatically;
• The air conditioning system will turn on.
• The outside(fresh) air position will be
selected.
• The fan speed will be set to the high
speed.
To turn the MAX defrost mode off, press
the mode selection button or MAX
defrost button again or AUTO button.Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or closed
separately using the thumbwheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivered from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.OPB049091OPB049082R
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O/D (Over Drive) system
(if equipped)
Pressing the O/D button cancels and
engages the overdrive system. When the
O/D system is cancelled, the O/D OFF
indicator illuminates and the transaxle
gear range is limited to 1st through 3rd.
The transaxle will not shift to the 4th gear
until the O/D button is pressed again to
release the switch.
When driving down a sloping road with
the transaxle in O/D (4th), you can
decrease the vehicle speed without
using the brakes by pressing the O/D
button.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
O/D OFF mode is automatically can-
celled.O/D OFF Indicator
This indicator light illumi-
nates in the instrument panel
when the O/D mode is can-
celled.
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Shift lock system (if equipped)
For your safety, the automatic transaxle
has a shift lock system which prevents
shifting the transaxle out of P (Park) into
R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is
depressed.
To shift the transaxle out of P (Park) into
R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the lock release button and
move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released with the shift
lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering
noise near the shift lever may be heard.
This is a normal condition.
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Ignition key interlock system
(if equipped)
The ignition key cannot be removed
unless the shift lever is in the P (Park)
position.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake
pedal before and while shifting out
of the P (Park) position into anoth-
er position to avoid inadvertent
motion of the vehicle which could
injure people in or around the vehi-
cle.
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