Manual Climate Control System
Air Vents
The location and the direction airflow exits the air vents changes depending on the air vent adjustment.
Manual Climate Control System Overview
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A/C switch
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Mode selector switch
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Air intake selector switch
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Fan control dial
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Rear window defogger switch
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Windshield defroster switch
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Temperature control dial
Operating Each Switch
Temperature control dial
How to increase the set temperature
How to decrease the set temperature
MAX A/C
Fully turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise for MAX A/C (maximum cooling).
When the mode is set to 
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with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the MAX A/C position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air position and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
How to increase the airflow amount
How to decrease the airflow amount
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The airflow amount can be adjusted to 7 levels.
Mode selector switches
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
A/C switch
Switches the air conditioner on and off.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.
The air conditioner may not operate when the ambient temperature falls to nearly 0 ℃ (32 ℉) to protect the system.
Air intake selector switch
The mode is switched between recirculate mode and fresh air mode each time the switch is pressed.
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.
Recirculated mode (indicator light illuminated)
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.
Outside air mode (indicator light turned off)
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 ignition 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.
Windshield defroster switch
Use to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
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.
Rear window defogger switch
Use to defog the rear window.
Refer to How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch (Search).
