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Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning are con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
positions. To cancel or reset the
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The LED indicator on the air intake
button will blink 3 times to indicate
that the defogging logic has been
disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable
the defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The Automatic Climate Control infor-
mation screen will blink 3 times to
indicate that the defogging logic has
been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable
the defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Auto Defogging System
(Additional Feature with
Automatic Temperature
Control System) (if equipped)
Auto defogging helps reduce the pos-
sibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture on inside the windshield.
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 14 °F (-10 °C).
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When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indi-
cator will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is
detected in the vehicle, the Auto
Defogging System will be enabled.
The following steps will be performed
automatically:
Step 1) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 2) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 3) The mode will be changed to defrost to direct airflow to the
windshield.
Step 4) The fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or recircu-
lated air position is manually select-
ed while Auto Defogging System is
ON, the Auto Defogging System
Indicator will blink 3 times to signal
that the manual operation has been
canceled.To cancel or reset the
Auto Defogging System
Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, the ADS OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and 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.
• To maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
• When the Auto Defogging System is operating, the fan speed adjust-
ment button, the temperature
adjustment knob, and the air
intake control button are all dis-
abled.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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Rear Window Defroster
To prevent damage to the rear
window defroster conducting ele-
ments bonded to the inside sur-
face of the rear window, never use
sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to
clean the window.
If you want to defrost and defog
the front windshield, refer to the
"Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging" section in this chapter.The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the interior and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the cen-
ter control panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates 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 auto- matically turns off after approxi-
mately 20 minutes or when the igni-
tion switch is in the LOCK/OFF
position.
Side view mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the
side view mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on
the rear window defroster.
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AC inverter ...................................................................3-171\
Air bag warning labels ....................................................2-71
Air bags ........................................................................\
...2-49Additional safety precautions .....................................2-71
Air bag collision sensors ............................................2-65
Air bag inflation conditions .......................................2-67
Air bag non-inflation conditions ................................2-68
Air bag warning labels ...............................................2-71
Curtain air bags ..........................................................2-53
Driver's air bag ...........................................................2-51
How does the air bags system operate? .....................2-54
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-60
Passenger's front air bag.............................................2-51
Side air bags ...............................................................2-52
SRS Care ....................................................................2-70\
SRS components and functions..................................2-54
SRS warning light ......................................................2-55
What to expect after an air bag inflates .....................2-59
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision ...............2-65
Air cleaner filter replacement .........................................7-27
Air conditioning system specification ..............................8-6
Air ventilation seats ........................................................2-22
Alarm system ..................................................................3-24
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................5-40
Antenna ........................................................................\
.....4-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ......................................5-30 Appearance care..............................................................7-76
Exterior care ...............................................................7-76
Interior care ................................................................7-81
Armrest ........................................................................\
...2-16
Ashtray ........................................................................\
..3-168
Audio / Video / Navigation system ..................................4-4
Auto defogging system .................................................3-161
Auto hold ........................................................................\
5-27
Auto light position ........................................................3-114
Automatic climate control system ................................3-147
Automatic transmission ..................................................5-14 Good driving practices ...............................................5-18
Manual shift mode......................................................5-16
Shift lock system ........................................................5-17
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-17
Transmission ranges ...................................................5-15
Automatic ventilation ...................................................3-164
AUX, USB and iPod
®port ...............................................4-2
Battery ........................................................................\
.....7-33 Battery recharging ......................................................7-35
Battery saver function ...................................................3-120
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Blade type fuse ...............................................................7-54
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ...............5-68
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) system ..5-68
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology ......................................4-4
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Climate control systemAutomatic climate control system............................3-147
Manual climate control system ................................3-138
Clock ........................................................................\
.....3-175
Cluster ionizer ...............................................................3-164
Coat hanger ...................................................................3-176\
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster ................3-68
Compact spare tire replacement .....................................7-42
Coolant ........................................................................\
....7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ...................................7-23
Crankcase emission control system ................................7-84
Cup holder.....................................................................3-1\
68
Curtain air bags ...............................................................2-53
Dashboard illumination, see instrument panel illumination.................................................................3-69
Dashboard, see instrument cluster ..................................3-68
Day/night rearview mirror ..............................................3-31
Daytime running light (DRL) .......................................3-114
Defogging (Windshield) ...............................................3-159
Defroster .......................................................................3\
-163 Rear window defroster .............................................3-163
Defrosting (Windshield) ...............................................3-159
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination.................................................................3-69
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-68 Door locks .......................................................................3\
-14
Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-18
Auto LOCK - Enable on shift ....................................3-18
Auto LOCK - Enable on speed ..................................3-18
Auto UNLOCK - Enable on shift ..............................3-18
Auto UNLOCK -Air bag deployment........................3-18
Central door lock/unlock switch ................................3-16
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-19
Electronic child safety lock system............................3-19
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) system...........................3-22
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) system ...................................3-20
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) .....................................5-36
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-168
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-51 NORMAL mode .........................................................5-51
SMART mode.............................................................5-52
Smart shift on trip computer ......................................5-53
SPORT mode ..............................................................5-51
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system ....................5-102
Driver position memory system .....................................3-25 Easy access function ..................................................3-27
Recalling memory positions .......................................3-26
Storing memory positions ..........................................3-25
Driver's air bag................................................................2-51
Driving at night .............................................................5-126
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-127
Driving in the rain.........................................................5-126
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