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Windshield washers
In the O (OFF) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles. Use this function when the
windshield is dirty. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever. If the washer does not work,
check the washer fluid level. If the fluid
level is not sufficient, you will need to add
appropriate non-abrasive windshield
washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the
front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side.D200300AFD
Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to desired position to operate the rear
wiper and washer.
- Spraying washer fluid and wiping
/ ON - Normal wiper operation
O / OFF - Wiper is not in operation - Spraying washer fluid and wiping
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, set thewiper switch in the O (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation.
The wiper may operate and be dam-aged if the switch is set in the AUTOmode while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor coverlocated on the upper end of the pas-senger side windshield glass. Damage to system parts couldoccur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
When starting the vehicle in winter,set the wiper switch in the O (OFF)position. Otherwise, wipers may
operate and ice may damage thewindshield wiper blades. Always remove all snow and ice and defrostthe windshield properly prior to
operating the windshield wipers.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not operate thewasher when the fluid reservoir is empty.
WARNING
Do not use the washer in freezing
temperatures without first warming
the windshield with the defrosters;
the washer solution could freeze oncontact with the windshield and
obscure your vision.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not
operate the wipers when thewindshield is dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or othersolvents on or near them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, donot attempt to move the wipers
manually.
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Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
The parking lights or headlights must be
ON for the glove box lamp to function. D210600ATD
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
: The light turns on.
O: The light turns off.D220000AUN
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NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog on the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this sec-tion. OFD049070EOFD047069
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 thewindow.
CAUTION - Vanity mirror
lamp (if equipped)
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirrorlamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed without the lamp off, it maydischarge the battery or damage
the sunvisor.
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Rear window defrosterThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while 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 thedefroster 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 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 win-
dow defroster.
Front windshield deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with front
windshield deicer, they will operate at the
same time when you turn on the rear
window defroster.
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Type A
Type C
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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D230000AFD 1. Temperature control knob
2. Fan speed control knob
3. Mode buttons
4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
5. Air intake control buttons
6. Front window defroster button
7. Rear window defroster button
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Mode selection
The mode buttons control the direction of
the air flow through the ventilation sys-tem.
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 becontrolled to direct the air dischargedfrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air flow is discharged towards the face and
floor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air beingdirected to the windshield and side win-
dow defroster.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, E, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floorand the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to thewindshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters. Instrument panel vents
The outlet port can be opened or closed
separately using the horizontal thumb-
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it left to
the maximum position. To open the vent,
rotate it right to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivery from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.
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NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without airconditioning 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
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in excessive-
ly dry air in the passenger compart-ment.
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Fan speed control
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed control knob allows you to
control the fan speed of the air flowing
from the ventilation system. To change
the fan speed, turn the knob to the right
for higher speed or left for lower speed.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
WARNING
• Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure
visibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating sys-
tem on. It may cause serious
harm or death due to a drop in the
oxygen level and/or body temper-
ature.
Continued climate control system operation in the recirculated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake controlto the outside (fresh) air position
as much as possible while driv-ing.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Fan speed control button
2. Air conditioning button
3. Air intake control button
4. Front windshield defrost button 5. AUTO (automatic control) button
6. OFF button
7. Temperature control knob
8. Rear window defrost button9. Mode selection button
10. A/C display
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Type A
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Maximum (MAX) defrost mode
When you select the MAX defrost mode,
the following system settings will bemade automatically;
the air conditioning system will be
turned 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 button ( , , ) or MAX
( ) defrost button again or AUTO but-ton. Type B:
The air flow outlet port is converted as
follows: Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body
and face. Additionally, each outlet can becontrolled to direct the air dischargedfrom the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, C, E)
Air flow is discharged towards the face and
floor.
Floor-Level (C, E, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air beingdirected to the windshield and side win-
dow defroster.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, E, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floorand the windshield with a small amount
directed to the side window defrosters.
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