444 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. 440)
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” 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.
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 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.
nWhen 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.