Interior Features; Climate Control System; Rear window defogger switch- Page 207

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to 

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page 

4-45.

 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).

 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.

CAUTION

If the air conditioner is used while 

driving up long hills or in heavy 

traffic, monitor the engine coolant 

temperature warning light to see if it is 

illuminated or flashing (page 4-16).

The air conditioner may cause engine 

overheating. If the warning light is 

illuminated or flashing, turn the air-

conditioning off (page 7-27).

NOTE



  When maximum cooling is desired, 

set the temperature control dial to the 

extreme cold position and set the air 

intake selector to the recirculated air 

position, then turn the fan control dial 

fully clockwise.



  If warmer air is desired at floor 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).

 Ventilation

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 

desired position.

4.  Set the fan control dial to the desired 

speed.

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