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For maximum windscreen defrost-
ing, set the temperature control
knob to the highest temperature
setting and the blower speed con-
trol knob to the highest blower
speed. Select the front defrost but-
ton on the climate control display.
After the engine warm-up period,
warm air will be directed to the
front windscreen.
If warm air to the floor is desired
whilst defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windscreen, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the bon-
net and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probability
of fogging up inside of the wind-
screen.
Information
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.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windscreen
1. Select any blower speed except
“0” position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be select-
ed automatically. Additionally, the air
conditioning (if equipped) will auto-
matically operate if the mode is
selected to the position.
If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
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Windscreen heating
Do not use the or posi-
tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and that
of the windscreen could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
screen to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the position and blower
speed control knob or button to
lower speed.
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To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set the blower speed to the high-
est (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the
extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-
ditioning (if equipped) will be
selected automatically.
Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windscreen
1. Select the desired blower 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 blower 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 manu-
ally.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is controlled to higher
blower speed.
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To defrost outside windscreen
1. Set blower speed to the highest
position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh)
air position will be selected auto-
matically.
If the position is selected, lower
fan speed is controlled to higher fan
speed.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windscreen, the
air intake or air conditioning are con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as or
positions. To cancel or return the
defogging logic, do the following.
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button
at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times. It indicates that the
defogging logic is cancelled.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the defogging logic
will be enabled as the default logic.
Automatic climate control sys-
tem
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button ( ).
3. Whilst pressing the air condition-
ing button (A/C), press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The climate control information
screen will blink 3 times. It indicates
that the defogging logic is cancelled.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the defogging logic
will be enabled as the default logic.
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Auto defogging system
(only for automatic climate
control system, if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windscreen by automatically sensing
the moisture on the inside of the
windscreen
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below -10 °C.When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indi-
cator will illuminate.
If high levels of moisture are sensed
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will operate in the following
order:
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 :Operating the air conditioning
Step 3 : Blowing air toward the wind-
screen
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward
the windscreen
If the air conditioning is off or recircu-
lated air position is manually selected
whilst Auto Defogging System is ON,
the Auto Defogging System Indicator
will blink 3 times to signal that the
manual operation has been can-
celled.
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windscreen defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
cancelled, the ADS OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and ADS OFF will be
displayed on the climate control
information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
6 times without a signal.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned on
by the Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not turn off.
• For efficiency, do not select recircu-
lated air position whilst the Auto
defogging system is operating.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the top of the wind-
screen glass.
Damage to system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.
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Cluster ionizer (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch is in the OFF position.
Automatic ventilation
(if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position or when the engine is run-
ning and the outside temperature is
low, the automatic ventilation feature
will activate if the recirculated air
intake position is selected for more
than 30 minutes whilst A/C is on. In
this condition, the air intake position
will automatically switch to the out-
side (fresh) air position.
To cancel or set the Automatic
Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is
on, select Face Level mode and
whilst pressing the A/C button, press
the recirculated air position button for
three seconds.
When the automatic ventilation is set,
the air intake control button (recircu-
lated air position) indicator will blink 6
times. When cancelled, the air intake
control button (recirculated air posi-
tion) indicator will blink 3 times.
Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)
When the sunroof is opened, outside
(fresh) air will be automatically
selected. At this time, if you press the
air intake control button, recirculated
air position will be selected but will
change back to outside (fresh) air
after 3 minutes. When the sunroof is
closed, the air intake position will
return to the original position that
was selected.
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To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
Centre console storage
To open :
Pull up the lever (1).
Glove box
To open:
Pull the lever (1).
NOTICE
Never store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other
flammable/explosive materials
in the vehicle. These items may
catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot tem-
peratures for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage com-
partment covers closed secure-
ly whilst driving. Items inside
your vehicle are moving as fast
as the vehicle. If you have to
stop or turn quickly, or if there
is a crash, the items may fly out
of the compartment and may
cause an injury if they strike the
driver or a passenger.
WARNING
OPDE046331R
ALWAYS close the glove box
door after use.
An open glove box door can
cause serious injury to the pas-
senger in an accident, even if the
passenger is wearing a seat belt.
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Sunglasses holder
(if equipped)
To open:
Press the cover and the holder will
slowly open. Place your sunglasses
in the compartment door with the
lenses facing out.To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglasses holder is
closed whilst driving.
Multi box (if equipped)
To open the cover, push the lip of the
cover all the way forward.
To close the cover, push and release
the lip of the cover forward and it will
slowly close.OPD046334
Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sun-
glasses holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop or
an accident, possibly injuring
the passengers in the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglasses
holder whilst the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an open sunglasses holder.
Do not attempt to force sun-
glasses into the sunglasses
holder. If the sunglasses
become jammed and you try
to open it forcibly, personal
injury may occur.
WARNING
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Ashtray (if equipped)
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 anticlockwise and pulling it out.
Cup holder
Front
Cups may be placed in the cup hold-
ers.
Type B
To use the cup holder, open the
cover.
Rear
Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
OPDE046419
Putting lit cigarettes or matches
in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
WARNING
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