4-8
Climate control
& Fan speed control
& Air inlet selection
The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A), or by pressing
the fan speed control buttons (type B).
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
& Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the indicator light on the air conditioner
button (type A)/“A/C” indicator light (type
B) illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again. The indicator light will turn
off.
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approximately 328F (08C), the air conditioner
and dehumidification system may not
work properly.
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. When the
ON position is selected, the indicator light
on the air inlet selection button illuminates.
OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty. The indicator light will
turn off.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.
Defrosting
Select the desired “ ” mode or “ ” mode
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows by performing the
following procedures.
For type A: Press the airflow control button
and select the “ ” mode or “ ” mode.
For type B: Press the airflow mode
selection button to select the “ ” mode
or press the defroster button to select the
“ ” mode.
NOTE
. When the “ ” mode or “ ” mode
is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. (The air
conditioner indicator light does not
illuminate in this case.) At the same
time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to the outside air mode. For
details, refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-6.
. For type B, if the defroster button is
pressed while the “ ” mode is selected, it will return to the previous
mode before selecting the “ ” mode.