Fully Automatic Climate Control System
Air Vents
The location and the direction airflow exits the air vents changes depending on the air vent adjustment.
How to Use the Air Vents
Air vent open/close
Move the knob or the dial fully in the fully open or fully closed direction.
Driver's Side Vents
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Open
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Close
Passenger's Side Vents
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Open
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Close
Rear Vents (Some Models)
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Open
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Close
Airflow direction adjustment
Driver's Side Vents
Passenger's Side Vents
Rear Vents (Some Models)
Airflow selection
Dashboard Vents
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With rear vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
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With rear vents
Floor Vents
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With rear vents
Defroster and Floor Vents
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With rear vents
Defroster Vents
Fully Automatic Climate Control System
The following functions are automatically controlled according to the set temperature.
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Airflow temperature control
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Airflow amount control
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Airflow mode switching
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Recirculate/fresh air mode switching
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Air conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying functions) on/off
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Seat warmer level selection (Some Models)
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Heated steering wheel operation (Some Models)
To prevent cold airflow immediately after heating starts when the engine is cold, the airflow amount is decreased.
Fully automatic air-conditioning uses the sunlight and interior temperature sensors to control the temperature in the cabin by measuring interior and exterior temperatures, humidity, and sunlight. Do not cover the sunlight/interior temperature sensor.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Fully Automatic Climate Control System Overview
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Driver temperature control dial
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AUTO switch
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Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
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Air intake display
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Airflow display
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Mode selector display
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Linked auto-comfort display*1
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Temperature setting display (passenger’s side)
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SYNC (synchronized temperature) switch
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Passenger temperature control dial
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Power switch
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Rear window defogger switch
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Windshield defroster switch
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Mode selector switch
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Fan control switch
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Air intake selector switch
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A/C switch
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The display differs depending on the climate controls, or whether or not the seat warmer and steering warmer are equipped.
How to Use the Fully Automatic Climate Control System
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Start the engine.
The AUTO switch indicator light turns on.
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Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
Each function is automatically controlled according to the set temperature.
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To stop the operation, press the climate control system power switch.
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The recommended set temperature is 22 ℃ (72 ℉).
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If any mode selector switch, fan control switch, or windshield defroster switch is operated during auto operation, the AUTO switch indicator light turns off. The functions for switches other than those operated will continue to operate in auto control.
Operating Each Switch
AUTO switch
Automatically controlled according to the set temperature.
Temperature control dial
How to increase the set temperature
How to decrease the set temperature
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The set temperature changes in increments of 0.5 ℃ within a range of 15 ℃ (60 ℉) and 29 ℃ (84 ℉).
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When the temperature is set to the lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is displayed.
SYNC (synchronized temperature) switch
The mode switches between independent mode and interconnection mode each time the switch is pressed.
Independent mode (indicator light turned off)
The set temperature can be controlled independently for the driver's side and front passenger's side.
Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial or the front passenger’s side temperature control dial to control the temperature.
Interconnection mode (indicator light turned on)
The set temperature for the driver's side and front passenger's side is controlled simultaneously.
Turn the driver's side temperature control dial to control the temperature.
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The set temperature for the front passenger's side changes to that of the driver when independent mode is switched to interconnection mode.
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When the front passenger’s side temperature control dial is turned while in interconnection mode (SYNC switch indicator light turned on), the mode switches to independent mode (SYNC switch indicator light turned off).
A/C switch
The cooling/dehumidifying function switches between on and off each time the switch is pressed. The indicator light turns on while the function is operating.
The air conditioner may not operate when the ambient temperature falls to nearly 0 ℃ (32 ℉) to protect the system.
Rear window defogger switch
Use to defog the rear window.
Refer to How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch (Search).
Air intake selector switch
The mode is switched between recirculate mode and fresh air mode each time the switch is pressed.
The display indicates whether recirculate mode (
) or fresh air mode (
) is selected.
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin during cold or rainy weather.
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.
Recirculate mode ()
Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Fresh air mode ()
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this position for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
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The recirculated air position is the default position whenever the vehicle power is switched ON, the climate control system is on, and the outside temperature exceeds about 23 ℃ (73 ℉).
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To exit the default recirculated air position, press the air intake selector switch to select the outside air position.
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When the air intake selector switch is set to the outside air position and the outside temperature exceeds about 23 ℃ (73 ℉), the climate control system may automatically select the recirculated air position to improve the efficiency of the climate control system.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed. The selected mode is indicated on the display.
press the windshield defroster switch.Fan control switch
How to increase the airflow amount
How to decrease the airflow amount
The airflow amount changes each time the switch is pressed. The airflow amount is indicated on the display.
The airflow amount can be adjusted to 7 levels.
Climate control system power switch (system on/off)
Switches the climate control system on and off.
The indicator light turns on while the function is operating.
Windshield defroster switch
Switches the windshield defroster on (indicator light turned on) and off (indicator light turned off).
Use to defrost the windshield and side windows.
The fresh air mode () is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on when the windshield defroster is operating.
Do not lower the airflow temperature when defrosting the windshield.
Otherwise, the outer side of the windshield will frost causing reduced visibility which may lead to an accident.
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For faster defrosting, do any of the following operations.
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Operate the fan switch and increase the airflow amount.
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Turn the temperature control dial to increase the airflow temperature.
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Be careful that the windows do not fog up when doing any of the following operations.
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Switch to recirculate mode.
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Turn off the air conditioner.
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