Page 297 of 638

Convenience Features
5-92
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower speed. [ For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
[ If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
[ Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
[ Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
Automatic Climate Control
System
To defog inside windshield
OTM050116
1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manually. If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
Page 299 of 638

Convenience Features
5-94
Rear Window Defroster
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
The defroster heats the
window to remove frost, fog
and thin ice from the interior
and exterior of the rear
window, while the engine is running.
[ To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.
[ To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
[
Information
[ If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
[ The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position.
Side view mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.
Page 306 of 638

05
5-101
Ashtray (if equipped)
OPDE046419
To use the ashtray, open the cover.
To clean the ashtray:
The plastic receptacle should be
removed by lifting the plastic ashtray
receptacle upward after turning the
cover counterclockwise and pulling it out.
WARNING
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in
an ashtray with other combustible
materials may cause a fire.
Sunvisor
OTM048089
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor to block the sun
from the side window, pull it downward,
release it from the bracket (1) and swing
it to the side (2) towards the window.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4) as needed (if equipped). Use the
ticket holder (5) to hold tickets.
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
WARNING
For your safety, do not block your view
when using the sunvisor.
NOTICE
The tab (5) adjacent to the vanity mirror
on the sunvisor can be used for toll
road tickets or self parking tickets. Use
caution when inserting tickets into the
ticket holder to avoid damage. Refrain
from putting several tickets in the ticket holder as this could also damage the
retaining tab.
Page 323 of 638