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If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manu-
ally.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is controlled to higher fan
speed.To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set fan speed to the highest posi-tion.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh)
air position will be selected auto-
matically.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is controlled to higher fan
speed.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windscreen, the
air intake or air conditioning are con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
positions. To cancel or return the
defogging logic, do the following.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Whilst pressing the air condition- ing button (A/C), press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The climate control information
screen will blink 3 times. It indicates
that the defogging logic is cancelled
or returned to the programmed sta-
tus.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
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Auto defogging system
(if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the wind-
screen by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windscreen.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below -10 °C.When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indi-
cator will illuminate.
If high levels of moisture are sensed
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will operate in the following
order:
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 3 : Blowing air toward the wind- screen
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windscreen
If the air conditioning is off or recircu-
lated air position is manually selected
whilst Auto Defogging System is ON,
the Auto Defogging System Indicator
will blink 3 times to signal that the
manual operation has been can-
celled.To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windscreen defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position. When the Auto Defogging System is
cancelled, the ADS OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and the ADS OFF will
be displayed on the climate control
information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not be turned off.
• For efficiency, do not select recircu- lated air position whilst the Auto
defogging system is operating.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
windscreen glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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Defroster
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 the
window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windscreen, refer to
“Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, whilst the engine is running.
To activate the rear windowdefroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the cen-
tre facia switch panel. The indicator
on the rear window defroster but-
ton illuminates when the defroster
is ON.
To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.
Information
• If there is heavy accumulation ofsnow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
• The rear window defroster automati- cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the OFF position.
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Automatic ventilation
(if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and
reduce windscreen misting, air recir-
culation mode switches off automati-
cally after about 5 to 30 minutes,
depending on outside temperature,
and the air intake will change to out-
side (fresh) mode.
To cancel or set the automatic venti-
lation feature, select Face level modeand whilst pressing the A/C but-
ton, press the air intake control but-
ton 5 times within 3 seconds.
When the automatic ventilation is
set, the air recirculation indicator will
blink 6 times. When cancelled, the
indicator will blink 3 times.
Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
If the sunroof opens whilst the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically for ventilating the
car. Then, if you select the recirculat-
ed air position, the outside (fresh) air
will be selected automatically after 3
minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.
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ALWAYS close the glove box
door after use.
An open glove box door can
cause serious injury to the pas-
senger in an accident, even if the
passenger is wearing a seat belt.
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To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Centre console storage
To open :
Grab and hold the latch (1) on the
armrest then lift the lid.
Glove box
To open:
Pull the lever (1).
NOTICE
Never store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage com-
partment covers closed secure-
ly whilst driving. Items inside
your vehicle are moving as fast
as the vehicle. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there
is a crash, the items may fly out
of the compartment and may
cause an injury if they strike the
driver or a passenger.
WARNING
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Sunglass holder (if equipped)
To open:
Press the cover and the holder will
slowly open. Place your sunglasses
in the compartment door with the
lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglass holder is
closed whilst driving.
Multi box (if equipped)
Use the multi box to keep small
objects.
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Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects can
be thrown from the holder in
the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass
holder whilst the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglass holder.
Do not put the glasses forcibly
into a sunglass holder. It may
cause personal injury if you
try to open it forcibly when the
glasses are jammed in holder.
WARNING
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Do not keep objects that can be
thrown from the multi box and
severely injure passengers in
the vehicle in the event of a sud-
den stop or an accident.
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Ashtray (if equipped)
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean the ashtray:
The plastic receptacle should be
removed by lifting the plastic ashtray
receptacle upward after turning the
cover counterclockwise and pulling it
out.
Cup holder
Cups may be placed in the cup hold-
ers.
Rear
Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
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Ashtray use
Putting lit cigarettes or matches
in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
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Avoid abrupt starting and
braking when the cup holder
is in use to prevent spilling
your drink. If hot liquid spills,
you could be burned. Such a
burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control result-
ing in an accident.
Do not place uncovered or
unsecured cups, bottles,
cans, etc., in the cup holder
containing hot liquid whilst
the vehicle is in motion.
Injuries may result in the
event of a sudden stop or col-
lision.
Only use soft cups in the cup
holders. Hard objects can
injure you in an accident.
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Keep your drinks sealed whilst driving to prevent spilling your
drink. If liquid spills, it may get
into the vehicle's electrical/elec-
tronic system and damage elec-
trical/electronic parts.
When cleaning spilled liquids, do not dry the cup holder at high
using hot temperatures. This may
damage the cup holder.
Sunvisor
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window,
pull it downward, unsnap it from the
bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Use the ticket holder (4) to hold tick-
ets.
Information
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
Do not put several tickets in the
ticket holder at one time. This
could cause damage to the ticket
holder.
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Keep cans or bottles out of
direct sun light and do not put
them in a hot vehicle. It may
explode.
WARNING
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For your safety, do not block your
view when using the sunvisor.
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