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Heating and air conditioning systemThere are three types of heating and air
conditioning syst ems as follows:
• Heating system
• Manual heating and air conditioning sys- tem
• Automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control)
Air outlet
75RM351
1. Windshield defroster outlet
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Center outlet
5. Floor outlet * if equipped
1
2 1
2
3 3
4
4
5
5
5*
5*
EXAMPLE
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Side outlet
75RM019
When open, air comes out regardless of
the air flow selector position.Center outlet
66RH123
Move the knob (1) horizontally or the case
(2) vertically to adjust the direction of air-
flow as desired.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to hot air from
the heater or air conditioner could
result in low temperature burns. All
vehicle occupants, particularly chil-
dren, the elderly, those with special
needs, individuals with delicate skin,
and sleeping individuals, should
maintain sufficient distance from the
air outlets to prevent prolonged
exposure to hot airflow.
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Manual heating and air conditioning systemDescription of controls
75RM060
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by turning the selector.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to s elect blower speed by turning the selector.
(3)
(1)
(4)
(2)
(5)
Air flow selector (3)
75RM022
This is used to select one of the following
functions.
VENTILATION (a)
75RM352
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.(a)(b)
(e)
(d)
(c)
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75RM403
NOTE:
The mark of “USE WITH” (6)
To clear fog on the windshield and/or the
side windows quickly, set the air flow
selector (3) to “HEAT & DEFROST” or
“DEFROST” and air intake selector (4) to
“FRESH AIR”. These positioning will clear
the fogged windshield and/or the side win-
dows faster than the “RECIRCULATED
AIR”. Air conditioning switch (5)
To turn on the air conditioning system, set
the blower speed selector to a position
other than off and push in “A/C” switch.
With this “A/C” switch operation, a indica-
tor light will come on when the air condi-
tioning system is on. To turn off the air
conditioning system,
push “A/C” switch
again.
During operation of the air conditioner, you
may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the
system is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-
perature.
Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.
System operating instructionsNatural ventilation
Select VENTILATION and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to off. Fresh air will flow through
the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position other
than off.
Normal heating (using outside air)
Select HEAT and FRESH AIR, the tem-
perature selector to the desired tempera-
ture position and the blower speed selector
to the desired blower speed position. Set-
ting the blower speed selector to a higher
blower speed position increases heating
efficiency.
Quick heating (using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR. If you use this heating
method for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated and the windows can become misty.
Therefore, use this method only for quick
heating and change to the normal heating
method as soon as possible.
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Head cooled/Feet warmed heating
Select BI-LEVEL and FRESH AIR, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully cold position or fully hot position,
the air that comes out of the center and
side outlets will be cooler than the air that
comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling
Set the air flow selector to VENTILATION,
the temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion, and turn on “A/C” switch. Setting the
blower speed selector to a higher blower
speed position increases cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to
either FRESH AIR or RECIRCULATED
AIR as you desire. Choosing RECIRCU-
LATED AIR increases cooling efficiency.
Quick cooling (using recirculated air)
The control settings a re the same as for
normal cooling except you select RECIR-
CULATED AIR and the highest blower
speed. NOTE:
• If you select RECIRCULATED AIR for an
extended period of time, the air in the
vehicle can become contaminated.
Therefore, you should occasionally
select FRESH AIR.
• If your vehicle has been left in the sun with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioner with
the air intake selector at FRESH AIR and
the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Set the air flow selector to a desired air
flow selector position, the temperature
selector to the desired temperature posi-
tion and the blower speed selector to the
desired blower speed position. Also select
FRESH AIR and turn on “A/C” switch.
NOTE:
Because the air conditioner dehumidifies
the air, turning it on will help keep the win-
dows clear, even when blowing heated air
using DEFROST or HEAT & DEFROST
functions.
75RM357
NOTE:
If you need maximum defrosting:
• select DEFROST and FRESH AIR,
• set the blower speed selector to high,
• adjust the temperature selector to the hot end,
• turn on “A/C” switch, and
• adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
EXAMPLE
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Models with ENG A-STOP System
(if equipped)
• If the heating performance can no longerperform at a sufficient level due to auto-
matically stopping the engine, press the
ENG A-STOP OFF switch to deactivate
the ENG A-STOP system. (The engine
will automatically restart and the air con-
ditioning performanc e will be restored.)
• If the windshield and/or the driver’s side/ passenger side door windows are
fogged during automatic ally stopping the
engine, stop the ENG A-STOP system
and restart the engine. Then, turn the air
flow selector (3) to change the air flow to
the HEAT & DEFROST or DEFROST
position to defog the windows.
MaintenanceIf you do not use the air conditioner for a
long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain opti-
mum performance and durability of your air
conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a
month for one minute with the engine
idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil
and helps protect the internal components.
If your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters, clean or replace them as specified
in “Maintenance schedule” in the
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion.
(For vehicles using “HFO-1234yf” refrig-
erant)
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFO-1234yf, commonly called
R-1234yf. R-1234yf replaced R-134a for
automotive applications. Other refriger-
ants are available, but only R-1234yf
should be used in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-1234yf only. Do not mix or
replace the R-1234yf with other refrig-
erants.
(Except for vehicles using “HFO-1234yf”
refrigerant)
NOTE:
Your vehicle uses the air conditioning
refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called
R-134a. R-134a replaced R-12 around
1993 for automotive applications. Other
refrigerants are available, including recy-
cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used
in your vehicle.
NOTICE
Using the wrong refrigerant may
damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or
replace the R-134a with other refrig-
erants.
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Automatic heating and air conditioning system (climate control)Description of controls
75RM025
(1) Temperature selector
(2) Blower speed selector
(3) Air intake selector
(4) Air flow selector
(5) Defrost switch
(6) Air conditioning switch
(7) “OFF” switch
(8) “AUTO” switch
(9) Display
(5)
(8)
(7)
(6)
(3)
(4)
(1) (9)
(2)
Temperature selector (1)
75RM026
Push the temperature selector (1) up or
down to adjust the temperature.
NOTE:
If you push the temperature selector (1)
until “HI” or “LO” appears on the display,
the climate control system will operate at
maximum heating or cooling. The tempera-
ture of the air from the outlets may change
suddenly while “LO” or “HI” is displayed,
but this is normal.
NOTE:
When you change the unit of temperature
in the information display, the unit of tem-
perature in the air conditioning system will
be changed. Refer to “Information display
(instrument cluster with tachometer)” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
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Defrost switch (5)
75RM030
Push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the
defroster.
DEFROST
75RM356
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE:
When the defrost switch (5) is pushed to
turn on the defroster, the air conditioning
system will come on and FRESH AIR
mode will be selected automatically. In
very cold weather, however, the air condi-
tioning system will not turn on. Air conditioning switch (6)
75RM031
The air conditioning switch (6) is used to
turn on and off the air conditioning system
only when the blower is on. To turn on the
air conditioning system, push in the switch
and “A/C” will appear on the display. To
turn off the air cond
itioning system, push in
the switch again and “A/C” will go off.
System operating instructionsAutomatic operation
75RM032
You can let the climate control system work
automatically. To set the system for fully-auto-
matic operation, follow the procedure below.1) Start the engine.
2) Push “AUTO” switch (8).
3) Set the desired te mperature by pushing
the temperature selector (1).
The blower speed, air intake and air flow
are controlled automatically to maintain the
set temperature. However, the air flow is
not changed to DEFROST position auto-
matically.
NOTE:
When you select the recirculated air mode,
the automatic operation system is deacti-
vated if you push “AUTO” switch (8).
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