Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector- Page 302

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

A/C switch

The air-conditioning (cooling/

dehumidifying functions) can be turned on 

or off by pressing the switch while the fan 

control dial is at a position other than 0.

The indicator light turns on while the air-

conditioning is operating.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function when 

the outside temperature approaches 0 °C 

(32 °F).

Air intake selector

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 

4-54.

 Operation of Automatic Air-

conditioning

1.  Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO 

position.

2.  Set the air intake selector to the outside 

air position (indicator light turned off).

NOTE

If the recirculated air position is used 

for long periods in cold weather or high 

humidity, the windshield may fog up more 

easily.

3.  Set the fan control dial to the AUTO 

position.

4.  Press the A/C switch to operate the air-

conditioning (turn indicator light on).

5.  Set the temperature control dial to the 

desired position.

6.  To turn off the system, set the fan 

control dial to the 0 position.

NOTE



  Setting the temperature to maximum 

hot or cold will not provide the desired 

temperature at a faster rate.



  When selecting heat, the system will 

restrict airflow until it has warmed to 

prevent cold air from blowing out of the 

vents.

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