Black plate (246,1)
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when the
outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air modes.
Recirculated air mode (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air mode (
)
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode 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.
q
Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
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
l
If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.
l
If cooler air is desired at face level, set the
mode selector dial at the
position and
adjust the temperature control dial to
maintain maximum comfort.
l
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).
l
In the
or
position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on and
the outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In the
or
position, the outside air mode
cannot be changed to the recirculated air
mode.
q
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
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.
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
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