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Manual Heating and Air

Conditioning System

Description of Controls

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Temperature selector (1)

This is used to select the temperature by

turning the selector.

Blower speed selector (2)

This is used to turn on the blower and to

select blower speed by turning the selec-

tor.

Air flow selector (3)

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This is used to select one of the functions

described below.

Ventilation (a)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the center and side outlets.

Bi-level (b)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and cooler air comes out

of the center and side outlets. When the

temperature selector (1) is in the fully

COLD position or fully HOT position, how-

ever, the air from the floor outlets and the

air from the center and side outlets will be

the same temperature.

(1) (2) (3)

(4) (5)

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(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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Heat (c)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets and the side outlets, also

comes out of the windshield defroster out-

lets and also comes slightly out of the side

defroster outlets.

Heat & defrost (d)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the floor outlets, the windshield defroster

outlets, the side defroster outlets and the

side outlets.

Defrost (e)

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Temperature-controlled air comes out of

the windshield defroster outlets, the side

defroster outlets and the side outlets.

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Air intake selector (4)

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This selector is used to select the following

modes.

Fresh Air (f)

When this mode is selected, the indicator

light will go off and outside air is used.

Recirculated Air (g)

When this mode is selected, the indicator

light will come on, outside air is shut out

and inside air is recirculated. This mode is

suitable when driving through dusty or pol-

luted air such as in a tunnel, or when

attempting to quickly cool down the inte-

rior.

“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”

are switched alternately each time the air

intake selector is pushed.

NOTE:

If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for an

extended period of time, the air in the vehi-

cle can become contaminated. Therefore,

you should occasionally select “FRESH

AIR”.

Air conditioning switch (5)

To turn on the air conditioning system, set

the blower speed selector to a position

other than off and push in the “A/C” switch.

With this “A/C” switch operation, a indica-

tor light will come on when the air condi-

tioning system is on. To turn off the air

conditioning system, push the “A/C” switch

again.

During operation of the air conditioner, you

may notice slight changes in engine

speed. These changes are normal, the

system is designed so that the compressor

turns on or off to maintain the desired tem-

perature.

Less operation of the compressor results

in better fuel economy.

System Operating Instructions

Natural ventilation

Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH AIR”,

the temperature selector to the desired

temperature position, and the blower

speed selector to off. Fresh air will flow

through the vehicle during driving.

Forced ventilation

The control settings are the same as for

natural ventilation except you set the

blower speed selector to a position other

than off.

Normal heating (using outside air)

Select “HEAT” and “FRESH AIR”, the tem-

perature selector to the desired tempera-

ture position and the blower speed selector

to the desired blower speed position. Set-

ting the blower speed selector to a higher

blower speed position increases heating

efficiency.

Quick heating (using recirculated air)

The control settings are the same as for

normal heating except you select “RECIR-

CULATED AIR”. If you use this heating

method for an extended period of time, the

air in the vehicle can become contami-

nated and the windows can become misty.

Therefore, use this method only for quick

heating and change to the normal heating

method as soon as possible.

(f) (g)

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Head cooled/Feet warmed heating

Select “BI-LEVEL” and “FRESH AIR”, the

temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position, and the blower speed

selector to the desired blower speed posi-

tion. Unless the temperature selector is in

the fully COLD position or fully HOT posi-

tion, the air that comes out of the center

and side outlets will be cooler than the air

that comes out of the floor outlets.

Normal cooling

Set the air flow selector to “VENTILATION”,

the temperature selector to the desired tem-

perature position and the blower speed

selector to the desired blower speed posi-

tion, and turn on the “A/C” switch. Setting

the blower speed selector to a higher

blower speed position increases cooling

efficiency.

You can switch the air intake selector to

either “FRESH AIR” or “RECIRCULATED

AIR” as you desire. Choosing “RECIRCU-

LATED AIR” increases cooling efficiency.

Quick cooling (using recirculated air)

The control settings are the same as for

normal cooling except you select “RECIR-

CULATED AIR” and the highest blower

speed.

NOTE:

• If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR” for

an extended period of time, the air in the

vehicle can become contaminated.

Therefore, you should occasionally

select “FRESH AIR”.

• If your vehicle has been left in the sun

with the windows closed, it will cool

faster if you open the windows briefly

while you operate the air conditioner with

the air intake selector at “FRESH AIR”

and the blower at high speed.

Dehumidifying

Set the air flow selector to a desired air

flow selector position, the temperature

selector to the desired temperature posi-

tion and the blower speed selector to the

desired blower speed position. Also select

“FRESH AIR” and turn on the “A/C” switch.

NOTE:

Because the air conditioner dehumidifies

the air, turning it on will help keep the win-

dows clear, even when blowing heated air

using the “DEFROST” or “HEAT &

DEFROST” functions.

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NOTE:

If you need maximum defrosting:

• select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”,

• set the blower speed selector to HIGH,

• adjust the temperature selector to the

HOT end,

• turn on the “A/C” switch, and

• adjust the side outlets so the air blows

on the side windows.

EXAMPLE

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Maintenance

If you do not use the air conditioner for a

long period, such as during winter, it may

not give the best performance when you

start using it again. To help maintain opti-

mum performance and durability of your air

conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.

Operate the air conditioner at least once a

month for one minute with the engine

idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil

and helps protect the internal components.

If your air conditioner is equipped with air

filters, clean or replace them as specified

in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-

tion.

NOTE:

Your vehicle uses the air conditioning

refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly called

“R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12 around

1993 for automotive applications. Other

refrigerants are available, including recy-

cled R-12, but only R-134a should be used

in your vehicle.

NOTICE

Using the wrong refrigerant may

damage your air conditioning sys-

tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or

replace the R-134a with other refrig-

erants.

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