Interior Features; Climate Control System; Temperature control dial- Page 210

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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.

Fan control dial

The fan has seven speeds.

AUTO position

The amount of airflow will be 

automatically controlled in accordance 

with the set temperature.

Except AUTO position

The airflow amount can be adjusted to the 

desired level by turning the dial.

0 position

To turn off the system, set the dial to 0 

position.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select 

airflow mode (page 

5-4).

AUTO position

The airflow mode automatically adjusts to 

the selected temperature.

Except AUTO position

The desired airflow position can be 

selected by turning the dial.

NOTE



  With the airflow mode set to the 

position and the temperature control 

dial set at a medium temperature, 

heated air is directed to the feet and air 

at a comparably lower temperature will 

flow through the central, left and right 

vents.



  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-conditioning (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-

conditioning 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.

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