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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.
Positioning of the heater and air
conditioner controls should not be
done while driving in order that
full attention may be given to the
driving operation.
HOW TO USE THEAUTOBUT-
TON
This mode may be normally used all year round
as the system automatically works to keep a
constant temperature. Air flow distribution and
fan speed are also controlled automatically .
1. Press the AUTO button.
The automatic temperature control mode will
be displayed on the right.2. T urn the temperature set knob to set the de-
sired temperature.
Adjust the temperature set knob to about
75°F (24°C) for normal operation.
The temperature of the passenger compart-
ment will be maintained automatically . Air
flow distribution and fan speed are also
controlled automatically .
INFO:
T urn the knob to the right to raise the tem-
perature.T urn the knob to the left to lower the tem-
perature.
3. T o stop the air conditioning, press the
OFF button.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, air
conditioning and dehumidification
will not be activated.
When the key is in the ACC posi-
tion but the engine is not running,
air is available by pressing the
AUTObutton, but the cooling
function will not operate.
NOTE:
When the ambient temperature is
close to 32°F (0°C), the cooler and
dehumidification functions are not
available.
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HOW TO USE THEBUT-
TON
Pushing thebutton selects the desired
air flow.
: Air flows from center and side venti-
lators.
: Air flows from center and side venti-
lators and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
: Air flow from defroster and foot out-
lets.
HOW TO USE THEBUT-
TON
This button will turn off the inside air recircu-
lation and remove the collected moisture on the
windshield.1. Press the
button.
The
button will be illuminated, and
will be displayed on the Auto T emp.
control display . The air conditioner will auto-
matically be turned on when outside tempera-
tures are above 35°F (2°C) to defog the wind-
shield, and the air recirculation mode will au-
tomatically be turned off.
Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment to improve the defogging perfor-
mance.2. T urn the temperature set knob to set the de-
sired temperature.
T o quickly remove ice or fog from the out-
side of the windows, touch the
key
and set to the maximum fan speed position
.
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, push the AUTO button to return to
the auto mode.
3. T o stop this function, press the
button once again, or press the OFF but-
ton.
HOW TO USE THEOFFBUT-
TON
This will stop the air conditioner and switch
on/off the air conditioner control panel.
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