Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector- Page 402

Air intake selector

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 in cold or rainy

weather:

Using the 

 position 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.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-82.

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Heating

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

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, set the
mode selector dial to the   position.



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.



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. 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.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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