4-8
Climate control
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
compressor may stop operating.
! Airflow mode selection button
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and
both side windows to prevent fogging.)
! Air inlet selection button
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
: Windshield defroster outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
For details, refer to “Airflow mode selection” F4-3.
NOTE
Select the desired airflow mode by pressing the airflow mode selection button. The
selected airflow mode is shown on the
center of the dial.
There are five airflow modes that activate
the following air outlets.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets
(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets
When the “ ” or “ ” mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically to defog the
windshield more quickly, regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode.
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. The
indicator light will illuminate.
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