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5-1.Using the a ir c onditioning sys te m and de fog ger
*: If equipped
The display and button positions will differ depending on the type of the
system.
Temperature control dial
Recirculated air mode/outside air mode dial
Airflow mode control dial
“A/C” switch
Fan speed control knob
Rear window defogger switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers swi tch (if
equipped)
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
To adjust the temperature setting,
turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclock-
wise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control knob clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
Turning the knob to turns off
the fan.
Manual air conditioning system*
Air conditioning controls
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When the rear window defogger switch
is on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window defogger switch.
Vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the out-
side rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a while.
When the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the
indicator illuminates on the rear window
and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when
the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning “A/C” switch is on will dehu-midify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” switch is off, the win-
dows may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recir- culated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by
the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recom-mended that the air intake mode be set
to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in pre-venting dirty air from entering the
vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air tempera-ture is high.
●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)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” switch is pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condition-
ing 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.
●It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■Air conditioning filter
P. 2 7 3
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-ence 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.
■When the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
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*: If equipped
Temperature control dial
Fan speed control dial
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers swi tch (if
equipped)
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch
■Adjusting the temperature set-
ting
To adjust the temperature setting,
turn the temperature control dial
clockwise (warm) or counterclock-
wise (cool).
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the sys-
tem will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
Automatic air conditioning system*
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automat i-
cally adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on the
type of the system.
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
■Setting the fan speed
To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control dial clockwise
(increase) or counterclockwise
(decrease).
■Change the airflow mode
Press the airflow mode control
switch.
The airflow mode changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield defog-
ger operates
■Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.
The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is selected,
the indicator illuminates on the out-
side/recirculated air mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indicator
illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch
automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side
windows quickly, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
the windshield defogger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.
When the windshield defogger switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
windshield defogger switch.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mirrors
(if equipped)
Vehicles without outside rear
view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the
rear window.
Press the rear window defogger
switch.
The defogger will automatically turn off
after a while.
When the rear window defogger switch
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Interior features
1Press the automatic mode
switch changes automatic
modes in the following order.
“AUTO” mode →“FAST”*1 mode
→“SOFT”*2 mode*1: Operates with the fan speed used
effectively
*2: Operates with the fan speed con-
trolled quietly
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, press the
off switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■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 the automatic mode switch pressed.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
: If equipped
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger switch during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence 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.
■When the outside rear view mir-ror defoggers are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Using automatic mode
Air outlet layout and opera-
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5-2. Using the interior lights
5-2.Using the interior lights
Interior light (P. 2 3 0 )
Front console light (if equipped)
“ON”
Turns the light on
“OFF”
Turns the light off
“DOOR”
Turns the door position on
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch mode (position), the presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart entry & start
system), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being
discharged
If the interior light remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the light will
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Operating the interior light
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6-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Mainte nance a nd care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
Vehicles with a canvas top:
Vacuuming of outer canvas before
washing is helpful in removing dust and
other foreign particles.
Follow the procedure shown below:
• Brush off any loose dirt and rinse off
with a hose.
• Using a sponge, wash with a mild
solution of soap (hand soap) in luke-
warm water.
• Rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
■Automatic car washes
●Vehicles with a canvas top: Do not use the automatic car washes.
●Before washing the vehicle:• Fold the mirrors.• Remove the pole antenna
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Extend the mirrors and pole
antenna before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Vehicles with a canvas top: Do not use the high pressure car washes.
●As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the
windows, or spray these areas contin- uously.
■When using a car wash (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol- lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry & start system. ( P.103)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehi- cles without matte black painted
wheels)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
3 Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Operate holding the plastic handle.
■When operating the support rod
When operating the support rod, take care as to not scratch the air cleaner cover.
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■To prevent a injuries
●The support rod may be hot after driving the vehicle. Touching the hot
support rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries. Refer to step 3 .
●Hold the support protector area to prevent burns.