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Manual air conditioning system
■Adjusting the fan speed setting 
Turn   clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan. 
■Adjusting the temperature setting 
Turn   clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If   (if equipped) is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem- 
perature air or heated air.
■Changing the air flow mode 
Set   to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections can also be selected for 
more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls 
     
        
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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
Move the outside/recirculated air mode lever.
The mode switches between   (introduces air from outside the vehi- 
cle) and   (recycles air inside the vehicle) each time the lever is 
moved. 
■Defogging the windshield (vehicles with  ) 
Set  to  position.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode lever to outside air mode if recircu- 
lated air mode is used.
Perform the following operations accordingly: 
● To adjust the fan speed, turn  . 
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn  . 
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press   to 
operate the dehumidification function. 
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped) 
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- 
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers 
Press .
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers 
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn  off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions
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■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) 
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- 
shield and wiper blades. 
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approxi- 
mately 15 minutes. 
■Power heater (if equipped) 
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming 
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm. 
Press the switch to turn the 
power heater on/off.
If you do not turn the switch to 
off, the engine speed may be
increased when the engine is 
started. 
     
        
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■Location of air outlets 
The air outlets and air volume 
changes according to the 
selected air flow mode. 
: Some models
■Adjusting the air flow direction and opening/closing the air 
outlets
Center outlets 
Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down. 
Close the vents.
Side outlets 
Direct air flow to the left or 
right, up or down. 
Close the vents.
Air outlets
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■Fogging up of the windows 
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. 
Turning   (if equipped) on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and 
defog the windshield effectively. 
● If you turn   (if equipped) 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 lever to  . This is effective in preventing outside 
air from entering the vehicle interior . During cooling operation, setting the 
recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively. 
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F) (vehicles with 
) 
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 outside 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. 
     
        
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■ Air conditioning system operations when the engine is stopped due to 
the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start system) 
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, the man- 
ual air conditioning cooling, heating and dehumidification functions turn off. 
To stop the air conditioning system from turning off, press the Stop & Start 
cancel switch and refrain from using the Stop & Start system. 
■ An odor comes from the air conditioning system due to the Stop & Start 
system operation (vehicles with Stop & Start system) 
When the engine is stopped due to Stop & Start system operations, an odor 
caused by moisture may be detected. This does not indicate a malfunction. 
■ Air conditioning filter 
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■ Air conditioning refrigerant (vehicles with  ) 
Type: R-134a (HFC-134a) 
Capacity: 0.50 kg (1.10 lb.) 
GWP (Global Warming Potential): 1430 
CO2 equivalent: 0.72 t (1587.33 lb.) 
     
        
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up 
● Do not set   to   during cool air operation 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. 
■ To prevent burns 
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear 
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on. 
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part 
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge 
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the 
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument 
panel which may cover the air outlets. 
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, 
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.