Heater and air conditioner (automatic) (if so equipped)
- Temperature control buttons (driver’s side)
(front defroster) button
(rear window defroster)
button- Display screen
- MODE (manual air flow control) button
Fresh air intake button
Air recirculation button- Temperature control buttons (passenger’s side)
- DUAL button
- A/C (air conditioner) button
(fan speed control) buttons- AUTO (automatic) button
- ON-OFF button
WARNING
- The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
- Do not leave children or adults who would normally require the assistance of others alone in your vehicle. Pets should also not be left alone. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to people or animals.
- Do not use the recirculation mode for long periods as it may cause the interior air to become stale and the windows to fog up.
Start the engine and operate the controls to activate the air conditioner.
NOTE:
- Odors from inside and outside the vehicle can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor can enter the passenger compartment through the vents.
- When parking, set the heater and air conditioner controls to turn off air recirculation to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment.
This should help reduce odors inside the vehicle.
Automatic operation
Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you need to heat only, use this mode.
- Press the A/C button. (A/C OFF will be displayed and A/C indicator will turn off.)
- Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
- The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.
- Do not set the temperature lower than the outside air temperature or the system may not work properly.
- Not recommended if windows fog up
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
- Press the
front defroster
button on.(The indicator light on the button will remain in Off.)
- Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
- To quickly remove ice from the outside of the windows, use the fan speed control dial to set the fan speed to maximum.
- As soon as possible after the windshield is clean, press the AUTO button to return to the automatic mode.
- When the
front defroster
button is pressed, the air conditioner will automatically be turned on at outside temperatures above 36°F (2°C) (The indicator light may not illuminate). The air recirculate mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating (AUTO)
This mode may be used all year round as the system automatically works to keep a constant temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.
- Press the AUTObutton on. (The indicator on the button will illuminate and AUTO will be displayed.)
- Use the temperature control buttons to set the desired temperature.
- Adjust the temperature display to about 75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
- The temperature of the passenger compartment will be maintained automatically. Air flow distribution and fan speed are also controlled automatically.
- A visible mist may be seen coming from the vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction.
- You can individually set driver’s and front passenger’s side temperature using each set of temperature control buttons. When the DUAL button or passenger’s side temperature control buttons are pressed, the DUAL indicator will come on. To turn off the passenger’s side temperature control, press the DUAL button.
Manual operation
Fan speed control
Press the fan control buttons 
to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press the 
air recirculation
button to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The 
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the 
front
defrosting mode or the 
front defrosting and
foot outlet mode.
Fresh air intake
Press the 
fresh air intake
button to draw outside air into the passenger compartment.
The 
indicator light on the button
will come on.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. To manually control the intake air, press the 
air recirculation
button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press and hold 
the air recirculation
button or press and hold 
the fresh air
intake button for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights (both air recirculation and fresh air intake buttons) will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side
vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and
foot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch
For more information about the rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch, see “Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
Operating tips
- When the engine coolant temperature and outside air temperature are low, the air flow from the foot outlets may not operate for a maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature warms up, air flow from the foot outlets will operate normally.
The sunload sensor (if so equipped), located on the top passenger’s side of the instrument panel, helps the system maintain a constant temperature.
Do not put anything on or around this sensor.
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