Air-Conditioning System

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.

The fan has seven speeds.

Mode selector switches

The desired airflow mode can be selected (Search).

A/C switch

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.

 

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).

Close Note
View Note

Air intake selector switch

This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.

 

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 (indicator light turns on) in cold or rainy weather:

Using the position (indicator light turns on) 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.

Close Warning
View Warning

Windscreen defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windscreen and front door windows.

Refer to Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging (Search).

Rear window defogger switch

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

Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).

Heating

  1. Press the switch.

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

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

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

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

 

  • If the windscreen fogs up easily, press the switch.

  • If cooler air is desired at face level, press the switch 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).

Close Note
View Note

Windscreen Defrosting and Defogging

  1. Press the switch.

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

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

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

 

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

Using the switch 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 switch.

Close Warning
View Warning

 

  • Fogging on the windows clears up more easily while the air conditioner is on, but they will fog up more easily if the air conditioner is turned off.

  • Be careful that the windows do not fog up when doing any of the following:

    • Switching to recirculate mode

    • Turning off the air conditioner

  • 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, press the switch.

  • With the switch, the outside air position is automatically selected to defrost the windscreen. The air intake selector cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.

Close Note
View Note

Page top