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3
Interior features ■ For quick cooling
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■ Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interi or. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to ou tside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 360
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WARNING■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air op eration 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.
NOTICE■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
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Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equippedAir outlets are automatically sel ected and fan speed is automat ically
adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
* 1
: For the driver’s side
* 2
: For the front passenger’s side Windshield defoggerTemperature control dial* 1
Outside air or recirculated air modeTemperature setting
display* 1
Off
Automatic
mode Dual operation button Changes the air outlets used
Air conditioning on/off button Temperature control dial* 2
Temperature setting
display* 2
Fan speed control dial
Fan speed/Air
outlet display
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Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets,
fan speed and the air conditioner compressor are automati-
cally adjusted according t o the temperature setting.
Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increase the tem-
perature and turn temperature cont rol dial counterclockwise to
decrease the temperatur e on the driv er’s side.When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperatu re for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
■ Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the au to-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func -
tions other than that operated is maintained. STEP 1
STEP 2
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Interior features Adjusting the settings manually
To adjust the fan speed, turn th e fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counter -clock wise (decrease).Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature sett ings, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) o r counter-clock wise (cool).To adjust the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun ter-
clockwise (cool) on the passenger side to separately adjust the tem-
perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode).
Press (the indicator on turns off) to return the driver
and passenger side temperatures to the same setting (simultaneo us
mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultane -
ous modes each time is pressed.
To change the air outlets, press . The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button
is pressed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
● When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic , set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mo de. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle i nterior.
During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode wil l also cool
the vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch dependin g on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside tempera ture falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
is
pressed.
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Interior features ■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short peri od of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 360
WARNING■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r. T h e
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers The rear window defogger is used to defog the rear window. The out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
* are used to remove frost, dew or
raindrops from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manua l air conditioning system
On/off The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
Vehicles with an automati c air conditioning system
On/off The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
* : Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers