Interior Features
Climate Control System
A/C switch
NOTE
The recirculated air position is the
Pressing the A/C switch while the
AUTO switch is turned on will turn oꢁ
the air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions).
The on/oꢁ of the air conditioner
switches each time the A/C switch is
pressed.
default position whenever the
ignition is switched ON, the climate
control system is on, and the outside
temperature exceeds about 73°F
(23℃).
To exit the default recirculated air
position, press the air intake selector
switch to select the outside air
position.
When the air intake selector switch is
set to the outside air position and
the outside temperature exceeds
about 73°F (23℃), the climate
control system may automatically
select the recirculated air position to
improve the eꢀciency of the climate
control system.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned oꢁ.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recirculated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the
mode between the individual
operation (driver and passenger) and
interconnection (simultaneous)
modes.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut oꢁ. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated. Use this
position when going through tunnels,
driving in congested traꢀc (high engine
exhaust areas), or when quick cooling
is desired.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this position for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns oꢀ)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
WARNING
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin
during cold or rainy weather:
Windshield defroster switch
Recirculating the air in the cabin during
cold and rainy weather is dangerous as
it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14.
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