492 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
The rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers will operate and defog the rear window and outside rear view mirrors.
When the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch is on, the indicator illuminates on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
n Windshield wiper de-icer
Use the windshield wiper de-icer to help prevent the windshield wiper blades from freezing to the windshield. 1 Select the option screen switch.( �P. 488)
2 Select the“ Deicer” switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of time.
n Fogging up of the windows
lThe windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. Turning“ A / C” switch on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the windshield effectively.
lIf you turn“ A / C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
lThe windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used. nWhen 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.
nOutside / 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.
nWhen the outside temperature
exceeds 75 ° F( 24 ° C) and the air conditioning system is on
lIn order to reduce the air conditioning power 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 pressing the outside / recirculated air mode
switch.
nWhen the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when“ A / C” 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