Interior Features; Climate Control System; Temperature control dial- Page 206

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

 Control Switches

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it 

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise 

for cold.

NOTE

(Type A)

When the mode is set to ,   or a position 

in between them with the fan control dial 

in a position other than 0 and the 

temperature control dial in the maximum 

cold position, the air intake selector 

switches to the recirculated air position 

and the A/C turns on automatically.

If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch 

to turn it off.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

The fan has seven speeds.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select 

airflow mode (page 

5-4).

NOTE



  The mode selector dial can be set at the 

intermediate positions ( ) between 

each mode. Set the dial to an 

intermediate position if you want to split 

the airflow between the two modes.



  For example, when the mode selector 

dial is at the   position between the   

and   positions, airflow from the floor 

vent is less than that of the   position.

A/C switch

Press the A/C switch to turn the air 

conditioner on. The indicator light on the 

switch will illuminate when the fan control 

dial is in any position except OFF.

Press the switch once again to turn the air 

conditioner off.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function when 

the outside temperature approaches 0 °C 

(32 °F).

Air intake selector

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 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.

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