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and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 288
Seat heaters/seat ventilators........................ 295
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 297
• Interior lights ................. 298
• Personal lights .............. 298
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 300
• Glove box...................... 301
• Console box .................. 301
• Cup holders .................. 302
• Auxiliary box ................. 304
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 305
• Bottle holders ................ 306
Luggage compartment features ........................... 307 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 312
• Sun visors ..................... 312
• Vanity mirrors................ 312
• Clock ............................. 313
• Outside temperature display........................... 314
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 315
• Power outlets ................ 320
• Armrest ......................... 322
• Assist grips ................... 323
Garage door opener.......... 324
Safety Connect ................. 331
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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn
clockwise (increase) or coun-
terclockwise (decrease).
Turning the knob to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To select the air outlets, set to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections shown below can also be
selected for more delicate adjustment.
■
Other functions
● Switching between outside ai r and recirculated air modes
● Defogging the windshield ( →P. 284)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(→ P. 284)
● Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ( →P. 284)
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside ai r mode (introduces air from out-
side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air
inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
Other functions
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Set the air outlet selector dial to position.
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to outside
air mode.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, increase the air
flow and temperature.
If the dehumidification function
is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidif ication function.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. ( →P. 150)
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Turns the windshield wiper de-
icer on/off
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes.
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When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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Change the airflow mode
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
■Other functions
●
Switching between outside ai r and recirculated air modes
( → P. 290)
● Defogging the windshield ( →P. 290)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(→ P. 290)
● Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) ( →P. 291)
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“DUAL” mode)
Perform the following procedures to turn on the “DUAL” mode:
● Press .
● Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
While in “DUAL” mode, the temper ature of the rear air outlets is
set at the right-hand side temperature setting.
Using automatic mode
1
2
3
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Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. ( →P. 150)
Press
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
Other functions
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 381
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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5-4. Other interior features
To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
Other interior features
Sun visors
1
2
3
Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.