AIR CONDITIONING
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If manual switching of air intake is de-
sired —
Each time you push the air intake control
button, the mode changes in order from
the RECIRCULATED AIR mode to OUT-
SIDE AIR mode, then back to the RECIR-
CULATED AIR mode. Each indicator light
shows which mode is now selected.
1RECIRCULATED AIR mode — If
quick circulation of cooled air is de-
sired, select this mode.
2OUTSIDE AIR mode — The system
will take fresh outside air into the ve-
hicle.
For normal use, it is best to keep the air in-
take control button set to OUTSIDE AIR
mode. If recirculated air is used during
heating, the windows will fog up more easi-
ly.
In the following cases, the RECIRCU-
LATED AIR mode may change to the OUT-
SIDE AIR mode automatically to prevent
interior fog.
When the outside temperature be-
comes lower than 41
F (5
C).
When the air conditioning compressor
malfunctions.
When the air conditioning cooler refrig-
erant decreases. If manual on off of the air conditioning
is desired —
Touch
“A/C” to turn the air conditioning on
and touch it again to turn the air condition-
ing off.
The air conditioning does not work if the
outside temperature is lowered down to
around 32
F (0
C).
If the system is used for ventilation, heat-
ing in dry weather or removing frost or ex-
terior fog on the windshield, turn the air
conditioning off once it is no longer re-
quired. This will improve fuel economy.
The air conditioning can be used for year −
round automatic temperature control in-
cluding cooling and dehumidifying opera-
tion.
