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Controls
Climate Control System*
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature us ing the temperature control dial.
3. Press the button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the button and switch the mode depending on environmental
conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
The compressor may turn on to prevent window
fogging, even if the display reads A/C OFF.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
Once you have set the desi red temperature, do not use
the temperature control di als more than necessary.
Doing so may delay the time it takes to reach the set
temperature.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
Dashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor
vents
Floor vents
Floor and
defroster
vents
AUTO Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning) Button
/ (Fan Control) Buttons

(Recirculation)
Button
(On/Off) Button
SYNC (Synchronized)
Button
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
(Windshield
Defroster) Button
MODE Button
* Not available on all models
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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the button turns the air
conditioner system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2. Press the button.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.
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uuClimate Control System*uSynchronized Mode
Controls
Synchronized Mode
You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, the passenger side
and the rear passenger compartment in synchronized mode.
1. Press the SYNC button.
u The system switches to synchronized mode.
2. Adjust the temperature using the driv er’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When the system is in dua l mode, the driver side
temperature, the passenger side temperature and the
rear passenger compartment (if it is on) can be set
separately.
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uuClimate Control System*uRear Climate Control System
Continued
Controls
Rear Climate Control System
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the RR button.
2. Press the RR SETTINGS button.
u The system switches to the rear control mode for 10 seconds. The REAR
indicator appears on the display.
3. Press the AUTO button.
u The rear system changes to AUTO mode.
u The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airfl ow levels to maintain
the set rear temperature. Change the temperature if necessary.
u To turn off the rear climat e control system, press the RR SETTINGS button,
then RR button within 10 seconds.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel1Rear Climate Control System
LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the
rear lock is on.
If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear
control panel is disabled. LOCK SYNC appears on the
rear control panel.
1 Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel
Press the RR LOCK button to turn the rear lock mode
on and off.
While the rear lock mode is on, the rear control panel
is disabled.
u REAR LOCK appears on the display.
RR LOCK Button
RR SETTINGS
Button
RR (On/Off)
Button
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Controls
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control bar.
3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press button.
■Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel
When the rear lock mode is off, the temperature of
the rear passenger compar tment can be controlled
independently.
Rear ceiling
vents
Rear floor
vents
Rear ceiling vents
and floor vents
(Rear Fan
Control Bar
Rear Temperature
Control Bar
(On/Off) Button
Rear MODE Button
Rear AUTO Button
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uuClimate Control System*uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
• Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the red (Hot) mark, turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate control system* and reduce speed. Pull to the
side of the road safely to cool down the engine if necessary.
• Shift to the position if th e transmission shifts frequently.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 539
■Driving in Hilly Terrain
D4
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.Brake Pedal
* Not available on all models
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