Air intake selector switch; Recirculated air position (indicator; Outside air position (indicator light- Page 397

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 o

ff

. Use this position

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested tra

ffi

c (high engine exhaust

areas) or when quick cooling is

desired.

Outside air position (indicator light

turned o

ff

)

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 5-8.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch

to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on

page 4-58.

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Heating

1. Press the 

 switch.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

outside air position (indicator light

turns o

ff

).

3. Set the temperature control dial to

the hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the

desired speed.

5. If dehumidi

fi

ed 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 

fl

oor 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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