Interior Features; Climate Control System; Windshield Defrosting and- Page 319

The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or flashing, turn the
air-conditioning off (page 7-17).

NOTE



When maximum cooling is desired, set
the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.



If warmer air is desired at floor level,
set the mode selector dial at the 
position 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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Ventilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the 

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

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Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging

1. Set the mode selector dial to the 

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the 
position with the temperature control set
to the cold position:

Using the 

 position with the temperature

control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident. Set the temperature control to
the hot or warm position when using the

 position.

NOTE



For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and turn
the fan control dial fully clockwise.



If warm air is desired at the floor, set the
mode selector dial to the   position.



In the   or 

 position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the   or 

 position, the

outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.

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Dehumidifying

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the

desired position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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