Interior Features; Climate Control System; control set to the cold position:- Page 265

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

CAUTION

  If the air conditioner is used while 
driving up long hills or in heavy 
traffi

  c, monitor the engine coolant 

temperature warning light to see if it is 
illuminated or fl ashing (page  4-20 ).
  The air conditioner may cause engine 
overheating. If the warning light is 
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air 
conditioning off  (page  7-19 ).

   NOTE

y

  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 
mode, then turn the fan control dial fully 
clockwise.

y

  If warmer air is desired at fl oor level, 

set the mode selector dial at the 
position and adjust the temperature 
control dial to maintain maximum 
comfort.

y

  The air to the fl oor is warmer than air 

to the face (except when the temperature 
control dial is set at the extreme hot or 
cold position).

 Ventilation

     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 

desired position.

   4.   Set the fan control dial to the desired 

speed.

 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  dehumidifi ed 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

y

  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.

y

  If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set the 

mode selector dial to the   position.

y

 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.