Interior Features; Climate Control System; Temperature control dial- Page 305

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the 

climate control system.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it 

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise 

for cold.



 When the DUAL switch is off:

  Turn the driver temperature control dial 

to control the temperature throughout 

the entire cabin.



 When the DUAL switch is on:

  Turn the driver or front passenger 

temperature control dial to 

independently control the temperature 

on each side of the cabin.

NOTE



  The climate control system changes to 

the individual operation mode (DUAL 

switch indicator light illuminated) by 

turning the front passenger temperature 

control dial even when the DUAL switch 

is off, which allows individual control 

of the set temperature for the driver and 

front passenger.



  The temperature units for the 

temperature setting display can be 

changed in conjunction with the 

temperature units for the outside 

temperature display. Refer to Outside 

Temperature Display on page 4-19.

Fan control switch

The fan has seven speeds. The selected 

speed will be displayed.

Mode selector switch

The desired airflow mode can be selected 

(page 5-4).

NOTE



  With the airflow mode set to the 

position and the temperature control 

dial set at a medium temperature, 

heated air is directed to the feet and air 

at a comparably lower temperature will 

flow through the central, left and right 

vents.



  To set the air vent to  , press the 

windshield defroster switch.



  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.

A/C switch

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO 

switch is turned on will turn off the air-

conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying 

functions). 

The air-conditioning can be turned on and 

off by pressing the A/C switch while the 

fan control switch is on.

NOTE



  The air-conditioning operates when the 

A/C switch is pressed even if the fan is 

off.



  The air conditioner may not function 

when the outside temperature 

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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