6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 ° F( 24 ° C) and the air conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air conditioning electricity consumption, the air conditioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce electricity consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch is turned to ON.
●It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by selecting the outside / recirculated air mode
switch.
■ When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when“ A / C” switch is selected.
■“ Max heat”
●The“ Max heat” switch cannot be used to turn the setting off.
●After the“ Max heat” switch has been operated, the temperature
setting can be adjusted using the temperature control switches of the air conditioning system.
●If the“ AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat heaters and seat ventilators of the front seats, and the heated steering wheel will be operated automatically according
to the temperature setting.
●Each function can also be adjusted to the desired setting.
■“ Max cool”
●The“ Max cool” switch cannot be used to turn the setting off.
●After the“ Max cool” switch has been operated, the temperature setting can be adjusted using the temperature control switches of the air conditioning system.
●If the“ AUTO” switch is turned on, the seat heaters and seat ventilators of the front seats, and the heated steering wheel will be operated automatically according to the temperature setting.
●Each function can also be adjusted to the desired setting.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in the Eco drive mode
●In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize electricity consumption efficiency.
• Heating / cooling capacity is restricted
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco drive mode( �P. 238, 470)
●When the driving mode is set to
Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system may automatically change to Eco mode. To cancel
eco mode, select“ Eco heat / cool”.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
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