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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside mode if the recir-
culated 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 wind-
shield 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.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time. Pressing
the switch again also turns the rear window defogger off.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of
time. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.
■Power heater (if equipped)
P. 4 0 5
Other functions
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Interior features
■When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine
is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start
system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 491
WARNING
■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, blocking 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 the lower part of the windshield or to the side of
the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with
windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em 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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Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
the knob to the left decreases the temperature.
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be set
separately. ( P. 400)
■Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (decrease) or “” (increase) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press or to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air flow mode
To change the air flow, press
or .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper
body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and
the windshield defogger
operates.
■Other functions
● Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
( P. 401)
● Defogging the windshield (P. 401)
● Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
( P. 401)
1
2
3
4
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4016-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside mode if the recir-
culated 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 wind-
shield 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.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time. Pressing
the switch again also turns the rear window defogger off.
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of
time. Pressing the switch again also turns the de-icer off.
■Power heater (if equipped)
P. 4 0 5
■Blower customization (if equipped)
Fan speed setting during the automatic mode operation can be cus-
tomized. ( P. 629)
Other functions
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■ When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine
is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start
system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 491
WARNING
■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, blocking 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 the lower part of the windshield or to the side of
the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with
windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em 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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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.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the cover
is opened.
If the vanity lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
Sun visors
1
2
Vanity mirror
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods when the engine is not running.
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Vehicles with the rain-sensing windshield wipers: Turn the wipers off before
washing the vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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646Alphabetical index
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Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 437
Exterior.................................. 436
Interior ................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 418, 420
CD player
*................................ 331
Chains ....................................... 313
Child restraint system ............... 55
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system
installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 465, 598
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system
precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 432
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 495
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 407Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 436, 440
Aluminum wheels.................. 437
Exterior ................................. 436
Interior................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 622
Warning message ................. 540
Coat hooks ............................... 433
Coin box ................................... 417
Condenser ................................ 463
Console box ............................. 414
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 461
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Cooling system ........................ 461
Engine overheating ............... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 289
Warning message ................. 539
Cup holders.............................. 415
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 629
Daytime running light
system .................................... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 394, 401
Rear window ................. 394, 401
Windshield .................... 394, 401
Dimension ................................ 606
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