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Air recirculation button
ON position (Indicator light on)
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the
button to the ON position
when:
∙ driving on a dusty road.
∙ to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
∙ for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
OFF position (Indicator light off )
Outside air is drawn into the passenger
compartment and distributed through the
selected outlet.
Use the OFF position for normal heater or
air conditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position and press
the
button to turn on the air condi-
tioner. To turn off the air conditioner, press
the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Rear window or outside mirror
defroster switch (if so equipped)
For additional information about the rear
window or outside mirror defroster switch,
refer to “Rear window or outside mirror de-
froster switch.” in the “Instruments and
controls” section of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to
the foot outlets. Some air also flows from
the defrost outlets.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side
and center vents.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion. The indicator light on the
button will go off. 2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost
outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Press the
defrost/defog button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the
fan control dial
to the highest setting and the tempera-
ture control to the full HOT position.
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∙ When theposition is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than
36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance. The
recirculation mode cannot be activated
in the
position.
Bi-level heating
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to
the side and center vents and to the front
and rear floor outlets.
1. Press the
button to the OFF posi-
tion. The indicator light on
the
button will go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs
the windshield.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the
middle and the hot position.
∙ When the
position is selected, the
air conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than
36°F (2°C). If the
air flow control
button is selected for more than 1 min-
ute, the air conditioning system will
continue to operate until the
fan
control dial is turned to OFF, the vehicle
is shut off, or the A/C button is used to
turn off the compressor even if the air
flow control dial is turned to a position
other than the
position. This de-
humidifies the air which helps defog the
windshield. The
mode automati-
cally turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compart-
ment to further improve the defogging
performance.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and air inlet in front of the windshield.
This improves heater operation.
AIR CONDITIONER OPERATION
Start the engine, turn thefan control
dial to the desired position, and press
the
button to activate the air condi-
tioner. When the air conditioner is on, cool-
ing and dehumidif ying functions are
added to the heater operation.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
Cooling
This mode is used to cool and dehumidif y
the air.
1.
Press thebutton to the OFF position.
2. Press theair flow control button.
3. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position.
4. Press the
button.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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∙ For quick cooling when the outsidetemperature is high, press the
button to the ON position. Be sure to
return the
to the OFF position for
normal cooling. The indicator light on
the
button will go off. You may
also select MAX A/C for quick cooling.
Dehumidified heating
This mode is used to heat and dehumidif y
the air.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the de-
sired position.
3. Press the
button on.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Dehumidified defogging
This mode is used to defog the windows
and dehumidif y the air.
1. Press the
air flow control button.
2. Turn the
fan control dial to the
desired position. ∙ When the or
are selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if
the outside temperature is more than
36° F (2° C). This dehumidifies the air
which helps defog the windshield.
The
mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
∙ The air conditioner is always on in the
mode, regardless of whether
the indicator light is on or off.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Operating tips
∙ Keep the windows and moonroof (if soequipped) closed while the air condi-
tioner is in operation.
∙ Af ter parking in the sun, drive for two or three minutes with the windows open
to vent hot air from the passenger
compartment. Then, close the win-
dows. This allows the air conditioner to
cool the interior more quickly. ∙
The air conditioning system should
be operated for approximately
10 minutes at least once a month.
This helps prevent damage to the
system due to lack of lubrication.
∙ A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions
as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
∙ If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates engine coolant tem-
perature over the normal range, turn
the air conditioner off. For additional
information, refer to “If your vehicle
overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency ” section of this manual.AIR FLOW CHARTS
The following charts show the button and
dial positions for MAXIMUM AND QUICK
heating, cooling or defrosting. The air re-
circulation (
) button should always
be in the OFF position for heating and
defrosting.
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1. Driver temperature control dial
2. A/C (air conditioner) button
3.
Front window defroster button
4.
Fan speed control dial
5. OFF button
6.
Fresh air intake button 7.
Air recirculation button
8. Passenger temperature control dial
9. DUAL button
10. Air flow control buttons
11. AUTO button
Type A (if so equipped)
LHA2886
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (if so equipped)
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1. Driver temperature control dial
2. A/C (air conditioner) button
3.
Front window defroster button
4.
Fan speed control dial
5. OFF button
6.
Rear window defroster switch 7.
Air recirculation button
8. Passenger temperature control dial
9. DUAL button
10. Air flow control buttons
11. AUTO button
Type B (if so equipped)
LHA2611
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