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Climate control customization
Climate control setting can be changed.
Press .
The air conditioning is controlled with low fuel consumption pr
ioritized
such as reducing fan speed, etc.
■
Location of a ir outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
( P. 313)
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
Air outlets
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sy stem) or
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing .
■ When the outside tempera ture falls to nearly 32
F (0C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pre ssed.
■ 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 m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to o utside 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 aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 393
