Manual Climate Control System

Manual Climate Control System Overview

Manual Climate Control System Overview

The switch labels may differ depending on the specification.

  1. Temperature control dial

  2. Fan control dial

  3. Mode selector dial

  4. Rear window defogger switch

  5. Air intake selector switch

  6. A/C switch

How to Use the Manual Climate Control System

How to Use the Manual Climate Control System

Heating

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

     

  3. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  4. Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.

  5. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  6. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

 

  • If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the position.

  • If cooler air is desired at face level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

  • The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

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Cooling

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

     

  3. Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.

  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

  6. After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.

 

If the air conditioner is used while driving up long hills or in heavy traffic, monitor the high engine coolant temperature warning light to see if it is displayed (Search).

The air conditioner may cause overheating. If the warning light is displayed, turn the air conditioner off (Search).

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  • When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control dial to the extreme cold position and set the air intake selector to the recirculated air position, then turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.

  • If warmer air is desired at floor level, set the mode selector dial at the position and adjust the temperature control dial to maintain maximum comfort.

  • The air to the floor is warmer than air to the face (except when the temperature control dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

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Ventilation

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

     

  3. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  4. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  5. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

     

  3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.

 

Do not defog the windshield using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position:

Using the position with the temperature control set to the cold position is dangerous as it will cause the outside of the windshield to fog up. Your vision will be hampered, which could lead to a serious accident. Set the temperature control to the hot or warm position when using the position.

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  • For maximum defrosting, turn on the air conditioner, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position, and turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.

  • If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector dial to the position.

  • When the fan control dial is ON, and the mode selector dial is in the or position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air position is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or position, the outside air position cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.

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Dehumidifying

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.

  3. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).

  4. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.

  5. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

  6. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

 

One of the functions of the air conditioner is dehumidifying the air and, to use this function, the temperature does not have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the temperature control dial to the desired position (hot or cold) and turn on the air conditioner when you want to dehumidify the cabin air.

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