Manual operation
The manual mode can be used to control the heater and air conditioner to your desired settings.
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, push the “OFF” button.
Fan speed control:
Push the fan speed control button “”
to increase the fan speed.
Push the fan speed control button “”
to decrease the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO” button to change the fan speed to the automatic mode.
Air flow control:
Push the “MODE” button to change the air flow mode.
: Air flows from the center and
side ventilators.
: Air flows from the center and
side ventilators, and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from the foot
outlets.
: Air flows from the defroster and
foot outlets.
Temperature control:
Turn the temperature control dial to set the desired temperature.
• The temperature can be set within the following range.
— For U.S.: 60 to 90°F (16 to 32°C)
— For Canada: 64 to 90°F (18 to 32°C)
Air recirculation:
Push the intake air control button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle.
The indicator light on the “” side
will illuminate.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode “”.
Outside air circulation:
Push the intake air control button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.
The indicator light on the “” side
and “
” side will turn off.
Automatic intake air control:
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the intake air control button.
To return to the automatic control mode, push the intake air control button until the indicator light on the “” side
illuminates.
The advanced climate control system turns on and the intake air will be controlled automatically.
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