Manual Type

Control buttons

Temperature Control Dial

This dial controls the temperature. Turn it clockwise for warmer air and counterclockwise for cooler air.

NOTE

When the mode is set to or
with the
fan control dial at a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial at maximum cool, the air intake selector switches to recirculation mode and the air conditioner turns on automatically.

If you do not want to turn on the air conditioner, press the A/C switch to turn it off.

Fan Control Dial

This dial adjusts the fan speed.

The fan has four speeds.

Mode Selector

Turn the mode selector to select the airflow mode (page 5-4).

NOTE

• The mode selector can be set to an intermediate position ( )
  between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to split the airflow between two modes.
• For example, when the mode selector is at the position between the
  
  and positions, the airflow from the floor vents is less than at the position.

A/C Switch

Press the A/C switch to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator on the switch lights when the fan control dial is set to a position other than OFF.

Press the switch again to turn off the air conditioner.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not operate if the outside temperature is near 0 °C (32 °F).

Air Intake Selector

This switch controls the source of the air entering the vehicle.

Press the air intake selector to switch between outside air mode and recirculated air mode.

Recirculated air mode ( )

Outside air does not enter the passenger compartment. The air inside the passenger compartment is recirculated.

Outside air mode ( )

Use this mode for ventilation or to defrost the wiper blades.

WARNING

In cold or rainy weather, do not use recirculated air mode:

It is dangerous to use recirculated air mode in cold or rainy weather, as this will fog up the windows of the passenger compartment.

This may reduce visibility and cause a serious accident.

Heating

1. 1
   Set the mode selector to the .
2. 2
   Set the air intake selector to outside air mode.
3. 3
   Set the temperature control dial to a warm air position.
4. 4
   Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
5. 5
   If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

NOTE

• If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector to the .


• If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector to theand set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable position.
• Air directed to the floor is warmer than air directed to the face (unless the temperature control dial is set to the maximum warm or cold positions).
• In theor
  position, the air conditioner turns on automatically (however, the indicator does not light up) and outside air mode is automatically selected to defog the windshield. In theor
  position, outside air mode cannot be switched to recirculated air mode.

Cooling (With air conditioner)

1. 1
   Set the mode selector to the .
2. 2
   Set the temperature control dial to the cooling position.
3. 3
   Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
4. 4
   Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
5. 5
   Once cooling begins, adjust the fan speed control dial and the temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.

WARNING

If the air conditioner is used while driving on long hills or in traffic jams, check whether the engine coolant temperature indicator is on or flashing (page 4-24).

The air conditioner may cause the engine to overheat. If the indicator is on or flashing, turn off the air conditioner (page 7-25).

NOTE

• For maximum cooling, set the temperature control dial to the maximum cold position, set the air intake selector to recirculated air mode, then turn the fan speed control dial fully clockwise.
• If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector to the position and set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable position.
• Air directed to the floor is warmer than air directed to the face (unless the temperature control dial is set to the maximum warm or cold positions).

Ventilation

1. 1
   Set the mode selector to the .
2. 2
   Set the air intake selector to outside air mode.
3. 3
   Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. 4
   Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

Defrosting and defogging the windshield

1. 1
   Set the mode selector to the .
2. 2
   Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. 3
   Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
4. 4
   If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

WARNING

Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position:

It is dangerous to use the position with the temperature control set to the cold position, as this will fog up the outside of the windshield. This may reduce visibility and cause a serious accident. Set the temperature control to warm or mild when the defrost position is used.

NOTE

• For maximum defrosting, turn on the air conditioner, set the temperature control dial to the maximum warm position, and turn the fan speed control dial fully clockwise.
• If warm air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector to the position.


• In the or
  position, the air conditioner turns on automatically (however, the indicator does not light up) and outside air mode is automatically selected to defog the windshield. In the or
  position, outside air mode cannot be switched to recirculated air mode.

Dehumidification (With air conditioner)

Use the air conditioner in cold or cool weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.

1. 1
   Set the mode selector to the desired position.
2. 2
   Set the air intake selector to outside air mode.
3. 3
   Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. 4
   Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
5. 5
   Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

NOTE

One of the functions of the air conditioner is to dehumidify the air, and to use this function, the temperature does not need to be set to cold. Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (warm or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when the passenger compartment needs to be dehumidified.