Air-Conditioning System

Vent Operation

Manual Type

Control Switches

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for cold.

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

(Type A)

The fan has seven speeds.

(Type B)

0―Fan off

1―Low speed

2―Medium low speed

3―Medium high speed

4―High speed

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (Search).

 


  • 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

(Type A)

Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.

(Type B)

Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.

 


The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Air intake selector (Type A)

This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

Press the air intake selector switch to alternate between the outside air and recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position ()

Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air position ()

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

 


Do not use the recirculated air position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the recirculated air position in cold or 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.

Air intake selector (Type B)

This lever controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

 

It is recommended that under normal conditions the switch be kept in the outside air position.

Recirculated air position ()

Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated.

Outside air position ()

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use this position for normal ventilation and heating.

 


Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position in cold or 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.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).

Ventilation

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. (Type A)

    Set the air intake selector to the outside air position.

    (Type B)

    Set the air intake selector to the position.

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

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

Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging

  1. Set the mode selector dial to the position.

  2. (Type B)

    Set the air intake selector 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 windscreen 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 windscreen 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.

 


  • (Type A)

    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.

  • (Type B)

    For maximum defrosting, turn on the air conditioner, set the temperature control dial to the extreme hot position, and the fan control dial to position 4.

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

  • (Type A)

    In the position, the outside air position is automatically selected. The air intake selector cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.

Fully Automatic Type

Control Switches

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and anticlockwise for cold.

Fan control dial

The fan has seven speeds.

AUTO position

The amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.

Except AUTO position

The airflow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by turning the dial.

0 position

To turn off the system, set the dial to 0 position.

Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode (Search).

AUTO position

The airflow mode automatically adjusts to the selected temperature.

Except AUTO position

The desired airflow position can be selected by turning the dial.

 


  • With the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and air at a comparably lower temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents.

  • When the fan control dial is ON, and the mode selector dial is in the position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air position is automatically selected to defrost the windscreen.

A/C switch

The air conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying functions) can be turned on or off by pressing the switch while the fan control dial is at a position other than 0.

The indicator light turns on while the air conditioner is operating.

 


The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated)

Outside air is shut off. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Outside air position (indicator light turned off)

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windscreen defrosting.

 


Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position in cold or 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.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

Sunlight sensor

Do not place objects on the sunlight sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

Do not cover the interior temperature sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature may not adjust correctly.

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