Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector- Page 300

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When the fan control dial is ON, and the
mode selector dial is 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

The air conditioner (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
conditioner 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
4-53.

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Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner

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

conditioner (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

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Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.

Interior Features

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