Interior Features; Climate Control System; Set the temperature control to the hot - Page 303

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

 Windshield Defrosting and 

Defogging

Set the mode selector dial to the   

position and turn the fan control dial to the 

desired speed.

In this position, the outside air position 

is automatically selected, and when the 

fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner 

automatically turns on. The air conditioner 

will directly dehumidify the air to the 

front windshield and side windows (page 

5-4

). Airflow amount will be increased.

WARNING

Set the temperature control to the hot 

or warm position when defogging (  

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.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to 

increase the air flow temperature and 

defog the windshield more quickly.

 Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

The climate control system measures 

inside and outside temperatures, and 

sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside 

the passenger compartment accordingly.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct either sensor, 

otherwise the climate control system 

will not operate properly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor

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