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determine the actual size and distance of ob-
jects that you view in convex mirror.
Remote control mirror switch
1) Selection switch
2) Direction control switch
The remote control mirrors operate only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1. Press either end of the selection switch, “L” for the
left, “R” for the right.
2. Move the direction control switch in the direction
youwanttomovethemirror. 3. Return the selection switch to the neutral position
to prevent unintentional operation.
The mirrors can also be adjusted manually.
Outside mirror defogger
1) Outside mirror defogger switch (if equipped)
2) Outside mirror defogger and Windshield wiper deicer switch (if equipped)
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the
switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. The indi-
cator light located on the switch lights up while the out-
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side mirror defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the
switch to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. If de-
frosting or defogging is desired when you restart your
vehicle, you have to push the switch to turn it on again.
NOTE
On vehicles equipped with a windshield wiper de-
icer, the windshield wiper deicer switch is also
used to operate the ou tside mirror defogger.
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not operate the defogger continuously for
any longer than necessary.
Tilt steering wheel
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to the “Front seats”
section (chapter 1).
2. Push the tilt lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is securely
locked by moving it up and down.
Do not adjust the steering wheel tilt position
whiledriving.Thismaycauselossofvehicle
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control and result in personal injury.Horn
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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Climate control
Ventilator ...................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection ............................................ 4-2
Center and side ventilators ............................ 4-3
Manual climate control system ................... 4-4 Control panel ................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................. 4-6
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) ........ 4-9
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped) ................................................. 4-10 Temperature sensors ..................................... 4-15
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ................................................... 4-16 Cleaning ventilation grille .............................. 4-16
Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight ............................................................ 4-17
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit ............................................................... 4-17
Checking air conditioning system before
summer season .............................................. 4-17
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity
and low temperature weather conditions ..... 4-17
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded ................................ 4-17
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Air filtration system (if equipped) ............... 4-18 Replacing an air filter ..................................... 4-18

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Climate control
Climate control
Ventilator
Air flow selection
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Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction.
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the thumb-wheel
up or down.
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Manual climate control system
Control panel
1) Temperature control dial
2) Fan speed control dial
3) Air flow control dial
4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger switch” in chapter 3.)
5) Air conditioner button (if equipped)
6) Air inlet selection button
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the
air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial
is used to select four fan speeds. Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and
the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some
through the windshield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.
NOTE
Whenthedialisplacedinthe“ ”or
“ ”position, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of the position
of the air conditioner button to defog the wind-
shield quickly. However the indicator on the air
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conditioner button will not come on. At the same
time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to
“outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button. Air conditioner button (if equipped)
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running.
Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
Air inlet selection button
ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculat-
ed inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection but-
ton to the ON position. The indicator light will come on.
OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selec-
tion button again to the OFF position. The indicator
light will go off.
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Continued operation with the air inlet selection
button in the ON position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as
the outside dusty condition clears.
Heater operation
Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
2. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the
right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner,
when the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, the air
conditioner compressor automatically operates re-
gardless of the position of the air conditioner button to
defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light does not
come on at this time.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding
thumb-wheel down.
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Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ”position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner,
when the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, the air
conditioner compressor automatically operates re-
gardless of the position of the air conditioner button to
defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light does not
come on at this time.NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding thumb-wheel down. Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
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