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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................. 434
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 441
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters ..................... 450
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 453
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 454
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 454
• Interior light.................... 454
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 456
• Glove box ...................... 457
• Console box .................. 457
• Cup holders ................... 458
• Bottle holders ................ 459
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 460
Luggage compartment
features............................ 463
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 464
• Sun visors...................... 464
• Vanity mirror .................. 464
• Clock ............................. 465
• Power outlets................. 466
• Grocery bag hooks ........ 468
• Coat hooks .................... 469
• Armrest .......................... 469
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 470
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Manual air conditioning system
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Turn clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If (if equipped) is not pressed, the system will blow ambient tem-
perature air or heated air.
■Changing the air flow mode
Set to the desired position.
The positions between the air outlet selections can also be selected for
more delicate adjustment.
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not set to during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference 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.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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Interior features
Automatic air conditioning system
This illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. Some button positions
differ for right-hand drive vehicles.
■Adjusting the fan speed setting
Press to increase the fan speed and to decrease the
fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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■Changing the air flow mode
Press to change the air
outlets.
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool) to adjust
the temperature.
Press .
The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and off
each time is pressed.
The indicator illuminates when the function is on.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
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Using automatic mode
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Interior features
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■Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“DUAL” mode)
To turn on the “DUAL” mode, perform the following either operation:
● Press .
● Turn clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool) to adjust
the temperature.
The indicator comes on when the “DUAL” mode is on.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is
defogged.
The indicator illuminates when the windshield dehumidification
function is on.
Other functions
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Interior features
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper
de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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4556-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system:
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.
● If the following lights remain on when the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles
with smart entry & start system), the lights will go off automatically after 20
minutes:
• Personal/interior light
• Interior light (if equipped)
• Engine switch light
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than neces-
sary when the engine is not running.