Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
The amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.
The airflow amount can be adjusted to the desired level by turning the dial.
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0 position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select airflow mode.
The airflow mode automatically adjusts to the selected temperature.
The desired airflow position can be selected by turning the dial.
A/C switch
The air conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying functions) can be turned on or off by pressing the switch while the fan control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air conditioner is operating.
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/ recirculated air positions.
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 is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Defogger.
Mode selector dial
With the airflow mode set to the position and the temperature control dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is directed to the feet and air at a comparably lower temperature will flow through the central, left and right vents.
When the fan control dial is ON, and the mode selector dial is in the or position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air position is automatically selected to defrost the windshield. In the or position, the outside air position cannot be changed to the recirculated air position.
A/C switch
The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or rainy weather:
Using the position 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.
The front seat belt pretensioners are designed to deploy in moderate or severe frontal, near frontal collisions.
In addition, the pretensioners operate when a side collision or a rollover accident is detected. The pretensioners operate differently depending on what types of air bags are equipped. For more details about the seat belt pretensioner operation, refer to the SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria.