Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector- Page 296

Air intake selector

This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
 
Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air position (

)

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.

WARNING

Do not use the recirculated air position in
cold or rainy weather:

Using the recirculated air 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
4-53.

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Heating

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

hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

NOTE



If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the   position.



If cooler air is desired at face 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).

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Cooling (With air conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector dial to the 

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan

control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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