Black plate (221,1)
Mode selector switch
Press the mode selector switch to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
NOTE
To set the air vent to
, press the windshield
defroster switch.
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 set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
l
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
l
(U.S.A., Canada)
When the mode is set to
or
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
mode and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch
to turn it off.
Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between the
and
positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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