Manual 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 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
Airflow direction adjustment
Driver's Side Vents
Passenger's Side Vents
Airflow selection
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor Vents
Defroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
Manual Climate Control System Overview
The switch labels may differ depending on the specification.
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Temperature control dial
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Fan control dial
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Mode selector dial
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Rear window defogger switch
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Air intake selector switch
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A/C switch
How to Use the Manual Climate Control System
Heating
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Start the engine.
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Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
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Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the hot position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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If dehumidified heating is desired, turn on the air conditioner.
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If the windshield fogs up easily, set the mode selector dial to the
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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).
Cooling
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Start the engine.
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Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
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Set the temperature control dial to the cold position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
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After cooling begins, adjust the fan control dial and temperature control dial as needed to maintain maximum comfort.
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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.
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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).
Ventilation
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Start the engine.
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Set the mode selector dial to the
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Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
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Start the engine.
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Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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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.
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If warm air is desired at the floor, set the mode selector dial to the
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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.
Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold weather to help defog the windshield and side windows.
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Start the engine.
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Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.
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Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
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Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
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Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
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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.
Operating Each Switch
Temperature control dial
How to increase the set temperature
How to decrease the set temperature
When the mode is set to 
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or a position in between them with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the maximum cold 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 dial
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
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The mode selector dial can be set at the intermediate positions (
) between each mode. Set the dial to an intermediate position if you want to split the airflow between the two modes. -
For example, when the mode selector dial is at the
position between the 
and positions, airflow from the floor vent is less than that of the position.
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.
Rear window defogger switch
Use to defog the rear window.
Refer to How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch (Search).
