CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
monitor the high engine coolant
temperature warning indication to see
if it is displayed (page 7-51).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning indication
is displayed, turn the air conditioner
off (page 7-44).
NOTE
xWhen maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to
the extreme cold position and set
the air intake selector to the
recirculated air position, then turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.
xIf warmer air is desired at
floor level,
press the
switch and adjust the
temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.
xThe air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
▼Ventilation
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
outside air position (indicator light
turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windscreen using
the
switch with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
switch with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windscreen to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious accident.
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when using the
switch.
NOTE
xFogging on the windows clears up
more easily while the air conditioner
is on, but they will fog up more easily
if the air conditioner is turned
off.
xBe careful that the windows do not
fog up when doing any of the
following:
xSwitching to recirculate mode xTurning off the air conditioner xFor maximum defrosting , turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
xIf warm air is desired at the floor,
press the
switch.
xWith the switch, the outside air
position is automatically selected to
defrost the windscreen. The air
intake selector cannot be changed to
the recirculated air position.
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
5-7
The functions for switches other
than those operated continue to
operate in auto control.
Power switch (System On/Off)
The air-conditioning system turns on or
off by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for
cold.
Turn the temperature control dial to
adjust the temperature between 15 °C
(60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F).
xWhen the SYNC switch is on:
Turn the driver temperature control
dial to control the temperature
throughout the entire cabin.
xWhen the SYNC switch is off:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the
temperature on each side of the
cabin.
NOTE
xThe air-conditioning system changes
to the individual operation mode
(SYNC switch indicator light turns
off) by turning the front passenger
temperature control dial even when
the SYNC switch is on, which allows
individual control of the set
temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
xWhen you set the temperature to the
lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is
displayed.
xThe temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Outside Temperature
Display on page 4-28.
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired
airflow mode can be
selected (page 5-4).
NOTE
xWith the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower
temperature will flow through the
central, left and right vents.
xTo set the air vent to , press the
windscreen defroster switch.
xIn the position, the outside air
position is automatically selected.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the
AUTO switch is turned on will turn
off
the air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner
switches each time the A/C switch is
pressed.
NOTE
xThe air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned off.
xThe air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
5-10
