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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
●To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring: • It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning system be se t to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off. • The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system automati- cally switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation
throughout the vehicle, helping to reduce odors that o ccur when starting
the vehicle.
■Air conditioning filter
P.489
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.577)
1Press the automatic mode
switch.
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 fo r 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.
Prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades.
When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illuminates on
the windshield wipe r de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will auto-
WA R N I N G
■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
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
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
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4326-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
matically turn off after a period of time.
Directing airflow to the front seats
only and to all seats can be
switched via switch operation.
When the front passenger seat is
not occupied, airflow may switch to
only the driver's seat. Unnecessary
air conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel efficiency.
Press the S-FLOW mode switch
and switch the airflow.
Indicator illuminated: Airflow to
the front seats only
Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■Operation of airflow control
Even if the function is switched to direct- ing airflow to only the front seats, when
a rear seat is occupied, it may automati-
cally direct airflow to all seats.
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, per-
form any of the following proce-
dures:
Press the “DUAL” switch.
Adjust the front passenger’s side
temperature setting.
The indicator on the “DUAL” switch
comes on when the “DUAL” mode is
on.
Pressing the “DUAL” switch when in
“DUAL” mode will disable “DUAL”
mode, and the temperature setting for
the front passenger’s side will become
linked to the driver’s side.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
: If equipped
WA R N I N G
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
Using front seat concen-
trated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) (if equipped)
Adjusting the temperature
for the driver and front pas-
senger seat separately
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Front center
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Front right-hand side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Front left-hand side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Close the vent
3 Open the vent
Rear center (if equipped)
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
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4346-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
*: If equipped
■Heated steering wheel
Turns heated steering wheel on/off
WA R N I N G
■To prevent the windshield defog-
ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru- ment panel which may cover the air
outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be
obstructed, preventing the windshield defoggers from defogging.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heaters*
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
WA R N I N G
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the
following categories comes in contact
with the steering wheel or seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat
heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Operation instructions
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
When the heated steering wheel is on,
the indicator illuminates on the heated
steering wheel switch.
■Seat heaters
Front
Turns seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the seat heater
switch.
When not in use, put the switch in the
neutral position. The indicator will turn
off.
Rear
Turns seat heaters on/off
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the seat heater
switch.
■The heated steering wheel and seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
WA R N I N G
■To prevent overheating and
minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket
or cushion when using the seat
heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than
necessary.
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4366-2. Using the interior lights
6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear door trim lights (wagon) (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped) ( P.437)
Rear personal light (if equipped) ( P. 4 3 7 )
Front door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights ( P.436, 437)
Center tray light (if equipped)
Cup holder lights (if equipped)
■Front
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Operating the interior lights
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6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
1 Turns the door position on/off
When a door is opened while the door
position is on, the lights turn on.
2 Turns the lights on/off
■Rear (if equipped)
1 Turns the door position on
The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the front
and rear interior light door position is
on, the lights turn on.
2 Turns the light on
■Front
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear (wagon) (if equipped)
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch mode
(position), the presence of the electronic key (vehicles with a 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 lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact,
the interior lights will turn on automati- cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati-
cally after approximately 20 minutes. The interior lights can be turned off man-
ually. However, in order to help prevent
further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be
ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.577)
Operating the personal
lights
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the engine is not run- ning.