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Climate control/Manual climate control operation

Manual climate control op-

are delicate. If they are not treated properly

and become damaged, the system may

eration

not be able to control the interior tempera-

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ture correctly. To avoid damaging the

& Airflow mode selection

sensors, observe the following precau-

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Select the airflow mode by using the

tions.

airflow mode selection dial (type A and B)

. Do not subject the sensors to impact.

or the airflow mode selection button (type

. Keep water away from the sensors.

C).

. Do not cover the sensors.

Airflow modes are as follows.

Ventilation 2 for type B and C: Instru-

ment panel outlets and foot outlets

Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets

Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and foot

outlets

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Climate control/Manual climate control operation

foot outlets and both side outlets of the

maximum speed.

instrument panel (Refer to <Defrosting=

. The air inlet will be set to recirculation.

. The air flow mode setting will be set to

F4-10.)

ventilation mode.

To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the

previous setting, press the MAX A/C

button again.

& Temperature control

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Turn the temperature control dial to set the

preferred interior temperature.

NOTE

Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the

instrument panel and some through wind-

The controllable temperature range

shield defroster outlets (A small amount of

may vary depending on the regional

air flows to the windshield and both side

Defrost: Windshield defroster outlets and

specifications of the vehicle.

windows to prevent fogging.)

both side outlets of the instrument panel

! SYNC mode (type C)

(Refer to <Defrosting= F4-10.)

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When the SYNC mode is turned on, both

& MAX A/C mode (for type B and

the driver9s and passenger9s side tem-

peratures are synchronized using the

driver9s side temperature control dial.

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For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C

Press the SYNC button to turn on the

button.

SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator

When the MAX A/C mode is on, the

will illuminate.

following settings will be changed auto-

Press the SYNC button again or turn the

matically.

passenger9s side temperature control dial

. The air conditioner will turn on.

to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC

. The temperature will be set on the

button indicator will not illuminate. In this

lowest.

case, temperature control on the driver9s

. The fan speed will be set on the

Heat-def: Windshield defroster outlets,

side and passenger9s side is separated.

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Climate control/Manual climate control operation

& Air inlet selection

& To turn off the climate control

The temperature will be controlled indivi-

dually using the driver9s and passenger9s

system

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Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet

temperature control dials.

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selection button.

To turn off the climate control system:

. Type A: select the <OFF= position using

& Fan speed control

. Recirculation:

the fan speed control dial.

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When the indicator light on the air inlet

Select the preferred fan speed by turning

. Type B and C: press the ON/OFF

selection button illuminates, interior air is

the fan speed control dial.

button.

recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the

air inlet selection button to the ON position

& Air conditioner control

for fast cooling with the air conditioner or

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The air conditioner operates only when the

when driving on a dusty road.

engine is running.

. Outside air circulation:

Press the air conditioner button while the

When the indicator light on the air inlet

fan is in operation to turn on the air

selection button does not illuminate, out-

conditioner. When the air conditioner is

side air is drawn into the passenger

on, the <A/C= indicator light illuminates.

compartment. Press the air inlet selection

To turn off the air conditioner, press the

button to the OFF position when the

button again.

interior has cooled to a comfortable tem-

NOTE

perature and the road is no longer dusty.

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-

WARNING

ing in cold weather, turn on the air

conditioner. If the ambient temperature

Continued operation in the ON posi-

decreases to approximately 328F (08C),

tion may fog up the windows. Switch

the air conditioner and dehumidifica-

to the OFF position as soon as the

tion system may not operate properly.

outside conditions are no longer

dusty.

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Climate control/Defrosting

Defrosting

For type A climate control system, in

Operating tips for heater and

this state:

air conditioner

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3 You cannot stop the air condi-

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tioner compressor by pressing the

& Cleaning ventilation grille

air conditioner button.

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3 You cannot select the recircula-

tion mode by pressing the air inlet

selection button.

. For types B and C climate control

system, after defrosting the windshield

by pressing the defroster button < =,

pressing the button again returns the

system to the setting that had been

selected before the defroster was acti-

vated.

Select the < = or < = mode to defrost or

dehumidify the windshield and front door

windows.

Front ventilation inlet grille

NOTE

Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille

. When the < = or < = mode is

free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions

selected, the air conditioner compres-

to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.

sor operates automatically regardless

Since the condenser is located in front of

of the position of the air conditioner

the radiator, this area should be kept clean

button to defrost the windshield more

because cooling performance is impaired

quickly. However the indicator on the

by any accumulation of insects and leaves

air conditioner button will not illumi-

on the condenser.

nate. At the same time, the air inlet

& Efficient cooling after parking

selection is automatically set to the

outside air mode.

in direct sunlight

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After parking in direct sunlight, drive with

the windows open for a few minutes to

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