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2. Turn thefan speed control dial to
the desired position.
When the
orpositions are se-
lected, the air conditioner automatically
turns on if the outside temperature is more
than 36°F (2°C). The air conditioning system
will continue to operate until the
fan
speed control dial is turned to OFF, the air
conditioner is turned OFF, or the vehicle is
shut off. If a position other than the
front defrost air flow button is selected, the
A/C compressor will not turn off even if the
user had selected A/C off prior to entering
defrost. In
front defrost orfoot
defrost the indicator light on the A/C but-
ton will not turn on if the user had selected
A/C off. Turning off the air conditioning via
the A/C button is not allowed in this mode.
If the A/C button indicator was on when
entering this mode, and the A/C button is
selected in this mode, the A/C button indi-
cator will turn off, but the A/C compressor
will still be automatically enabled. This de-
humidifies the air which helps defog the
windshield. The
mode automatically
turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn
into the passenger compartment to fur-
ther improve the defogging performance. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
Operating tips
∙ Keep the windows closed while the airconditioner is in operation.
∙ Af ter parking in the sun, drive for 2 or 3 minutes with the windows open to
vent hot air from the passenger com-
partment. Then, close the windows.
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. For addi-
tional information on heating and cooling,
refer to “Heater and air conditioner
(manual)” in this section. The air recircula-
tion (
) button should always be in
the OFF position for heating and defrost-
ing.
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1.Front defroster button
2. Temperature control dial (driver’s
side)/AUTO button
3. Display screen
4. Temperature control dial (passen-
ger’s side)/DUAL button 5.Fresh air intake button
6.
Air recirculation button
7. A/C (air conditioner) button
8. MODE (manual air flow control)
button
9.
Fan speed control buttons 10. ON-OFF button
11.
Rear window
and/or
outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
WARNING
∙ The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is
running.
∙ Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assis-
tance of others alone in your vehicle.
Pets should also not be lef t alone.
They could accidentally injure them-
selves or others through inadvertent
operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high
enough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or animals.
∙ Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the inte-
rior air to become stale and the win-
dows to fog up.
LHA3575
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
(automatic) (if so equipped)
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NOTE:∙ Odors from inside and outside the ve-
hicle can build up in the air condi-
tioner unit. Odor can enter the pas-
senger compartment through the
vents.
∙ When parking, set the heater and air
conditioner controls to turn off air re-
circulation to allow fresh air into the
passenger compartment. This should
help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling or heating (auto)
This mode may be normally used all year
round as the system automatically works
to keep a constant temperature. Air flow
distribution and fan speed are also con-
trolled automatically.
1. Press the AUTO button on.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the lef t or right to set the desired temperature.
Driver and passenger temperatures
can be set independently. Press the
DUAL button to activate dual climate
control functions. Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial to the lef t
or right to set the desired passenger’s
temperature.
∙ Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
∙ The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution, fan speed
and A/C on/off are also controlled auto-
matically. The A/C button indicator will
remain in the last user setting. Under
this condition, the indicator light on the
A/C button indicator will not turn on if
the user had not selected the A/C but-
ton off. Turning off the air conditioning
via the A/C button is not allowed in this
mode. If the A/C button indicator was
on when entering this mode, and the
A/C button is selected in this mode, the
A/C button indicator will turn off, but the
A/C compressor will still be automati-
cally enabled. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Air flow control” in this sec-
tion.
To turn off the compressor, turn off auto
mode, then turn the A/C on then off
until the A/C button indicator is not lit. ∙ A visible mist may be seen coming from
the vents in hot, humid conditions as
the air is cooled rapidly. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When
you need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to the lef t or the right to set the desired
temperature. Driver and passenger
temperatures can be set indepen-
dently. Press the DUAL button to acti-
vate dual climate control functions.
Turn the passenger’s side temperature
control dial to the lef t or right to set the
desired passenger’s temperature.
∙ The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained auto-
matically. Air flow distribution and fan
speed are also controlled automatically.
∙ Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature. Otherwise,
the system may not work properly.
∙ Not recommended if windows fog up.
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Dehumidified defrosting or
defogging
1. Press thedefroster control but-
ton to turn the system on. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the lef t or right to set the desired temperature.
∙ To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, press the
fan
speed control button to the maximum
position.
∙ As soon as possible af ter the wind- shield is clean, press the AUTO button to
return to the auto mode. ∙ When the
control is activated, the
air conditioner will automatically be
turned on at outside temperatures
above 36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the
air which helps defog the windshield.
Under this condition, the indicator light
on the A/C button indicator will not turn
on if the user had selected A/C off prior
to entering this mode. Turning off the air
condition via the A/C button is not al-
lowed in this mode. If the A/C button
indicator was on when entering this
mode, and the A/C button is selected in
this mode, the A/C compressor will still
be automatically enabled. The air recir-
culation mode automatically turns off,
allowing outside air to be drawn into the
passenger compartment to further im-
prove the defogging performance.
Remote Engine Start with
Intelligent Climate Control (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate
controls and Remote Engine Start function
may go into automatic heating or cooling
mode when Remote Engine Start is acti-
vated depending on outside and cabin
temperatures. During this period, the cli-
mate control display and buttons will be
inoperable until the ignition switch is turned on. In Remote Engine Start defrost-
ing mode, the rear window defroster and
heated steering wheel (if so equipped) may
be activated automatically.
Voice Recognition logic (if so
equipped)
When the climate control system is on, the
front and rear (if so equipped) fan speeds
may be automatically lowered so that
commands are more easily recognized.
Fan speed can be adjusted using the fan
speed
decrease andincrease
buttons, if desired.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons
to manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic control of the fan speed.
When adjusting the manual fan from auto
mode, the outlet direction (floor,
floor/defrost, vent, bi-level) will still auto-
matically change. To fix the outlet to a
manual mode, select the desired air flow
location using the MODE button.
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Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to
adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To
lower the temperature, turn the dial to the
lef t. To increase the temperature, turn the
dial to the right. Temperature can be ad-
justed on the driver’s and passenger’s side.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to
recirculate interior air inside the vehicle
when:
∙ driving on a dusty road
∙ to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
∙ for maximum cooling when using the air conditioning system.
Press the AUTO button to return to auto-
matic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be acti-
vated when the air conditioner is in
mode. When the outside temperature exceeds
70°F (21°C), the air conditioning system may
default to air recirculation mode automati-
cally to reduce overall power consumption.
To exit air recirculation mode, select the
fresh air intake button to enter fresh air
mode.
In Floor/Defrost mode, the recirculation
button can be selected to block outside
odors. However, for maximum defogging in
this mode, it is recommended to turn recir-
culation off when possible.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to
draw outside air into the passenger com-
partment.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be
controlled automatically. When the outside
temperature exceeds 70°F (21°C), the air
conditioning system may default to air re-
circulation mode automatically to reduce
overall power consumption. To exit air re-
circulation mode, select the fresh air intake
button to enter fresh air mode. The air re-
circulation indicator will turn off, the fresh
air indicator will turn on. To manually control the intake air, press
the
fresh air intake button. To return
to the automatic control mode if
the
fresh air indicator is illuminated,
press and hold the
fresh air intake
button for about 2 seconds. The fresh air
indicator and air recirculation indicator
lights will flash twice, and then the intake air
will be controlled automatically. To return
to the automatic control mode if
the
air recirculation icon is illumi-
nated, press and hold the
air recircu-
lation button for about 2 seconds.
The
air recirculation indicator
and
fresh air intake indicator lights
will flash twice and the intake air will be
controlled automatically.
A/C (air conditioner) button
Start the engine, turn thefan speed
control buttons to the desired position and
press the
button to turn on the air
conditioner. To turn off the air conditioner,
press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function op-
erates only when the engine is running.
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