Interior Features; Climate Control System; Air intake selector switch- Page 388

Air intake selector switch

This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
 
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 (indicator light

turns on) in cold or rainy weather:

Using the 

 position (indicator light

turns on) 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.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-7.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-55.

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Heating

1. Press the 

 switch.

2. Set the air intake selector to the outside

air position (indicator light turns off).

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, press
the 

 switch.



(With A/C switch)

If cooler air is desired at face level,
press the 

 switch 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).

Interior Features

Climate Control System

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