442 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
lIf you turn“ A / C” switch off, the windows may fog up more easily.
lThe windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
n When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to any setting except off.
n Outside / recirculated air mode
lSetting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recommended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle when the outside air temperature is high.
lOutside / recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
n When the outside temperature exceeds 75 ° F( 24 ° C) and the air conditioning system is on
lIn 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.
lRecirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power
switch is turned to ON.
lIt is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by selecting the outside / recirculated air mode switch.
n When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when“ A / C” switch
is selected. n“ Max heat”
lThe“ Max heat” switch cannot be used to turn the setting off.
lAfter the“ Max heat” switch has been operated, the temperature
setting can be adjusted using the temperature control switches of
the air conditioning system.
lEach function can also be adjusted to the desired setting.
nOperation of the air conditioning system in the Eco drive mode
lIn 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
lTo improve air conditioning performance, perform the following
operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off Eco drive mode( �P. 230)
lWhen 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”.
nVentilation and air conditioning odors
lTo let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
lDuring 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.
lTo 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.