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Interior Features

Climate Control System

CAUTION

If the air conditioner is used while 

driving up long hills or in heavy 

traffic, monitor the engine coolant 

temperature warning light to see if it is 

illuminated or flashing (page 4-23).

The air conditioner may cause engine 

overheating. If the warning light is 

illuminated or flashing, turn the air-

conditioning off (page 7-20).

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).

 Ventilation

1.  Set the mode selector dial to the   

position.

2.  Set the air intake selector to the outside 

air position.

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 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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