Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector- Page 407

Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (

)

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 (

)

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.

SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch

Use the SYNC switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.

Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)

The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.

Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)

The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14.

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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Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.
If you want to set the temperature on
the front passenger's side separately
from the driver's side, turn the front
passenger temperature control dial to
switch the mode automatically to the
individual operation mode and set the
temperature for the front passenger's
side.

To turn off the system, press the power
switch.

NOTE



Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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