Air intake selector switch; Recirculated air position (indicator; Outside air position (indicator light- Page 393

Air intake selector switch

This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
 
Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)

Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is
desired.

Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)

Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.

WARNING

Do not use the 

 position (indicator

light turns on) in cold or rainy
weather:

Using the 

 position (indicator light

turns on) in cold or rainy weather is
dangerous as it will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-55.

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Heating

1. Press the 

 switch.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

outside air position (indicator light
turns off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to

the hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

turn on the air conditioner.

NOTE



If the windshield fogs up easily, press
the 

 switch.



If cooler air is desired at face level,
press the 

 switch and adjust the

temperature control dial to maintain
maximum comfort.



The air to the floor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).

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Cooling

1. Press the 

 switch.

2. Set the temperature control dial to

the cold position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by

pressing the A/C switch.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature
control dial as needed to maintain
maximum comfort.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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