6-1 . Using the air conditioning system and defogger
409 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 pressing the outside / recirculated air mode switch .
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 ° F ( 0 ° C )
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “ A / C ” switch is pressed .
■ 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 .
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode .
● When parking , the system automatically switches to outside air mode to encourage better air circulation throughout the vehicle , helping to reduce odors that occur when starting the vehicle .
■ Air conditioning filter �P . 497
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the air conditioning system is attached to the hood at the location shown in the following illustration .
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows :
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant type
Requires registered technician to service air conditioning system
Flammable refrigerant
■ Noise from air conditioning system
Approximately 90 seconds after the power switch turned to OFF , you
may hear sound coming from air conditioning system . This is the sound of a air conditioning system
initialize and , it does not indicate a malfunction .
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized . ( Customizable features : �P . 579 )
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Interior features