Heating and air conditioning manually
In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons or knob(s) selected.
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Start the vehicle.
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Set the mode to the desired position.
For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;
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Heating:
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Cooling:
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Set the temperature control to the desired position.
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Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
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Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
Press the AUTO button in order to convert to fully automatic control of the system.
Mode selection
The air flow outlet ports are switched in the following sequence:
Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.
Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side window defrosters.
Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small amount directed to the side window defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.
Temperature control
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Driver's side |
Passenger's side |
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The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob all the way to the right.
The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob all the way to the left.
When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 1 °F/0.5 °C. When set to the lowest temperature setting, the air conditioning will operate continuously.
When starting the vehicle in cold weather using manual temperature control, operate the system in the following method to improve heating.
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Turn off or lower the blower, right after starting the engine.
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Allow the engine to warm up during this time since the air flow from the heater is still cold.
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After a few minutes of engine warm up, turn on or set the fan to a higher level and adjust the temperature setting to hot.
Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature, fan speed and air flow direction equally
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Press the "SYNC" button to adjust the driver and front/rear passenger side temperature, fan speed and air flow direction equally.
The front and rear passenger side temperature, fan speed and air flow direction will be set to the same temperature, fan speed and air flow direction as the driver's side.
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Turn the driver side temperature control knob. The driver and front/rear passenger side temperature will be adjusted equally.
Press the fan speed control button. The driver and front/rear passenger side fan speed will be adjusted equally.
Press the driver side mode selection button. The driver and front/rear passenger side air flow will be adjusted equally.
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When the rear climate control is turned ON, the fan speed and air flow direction will automatically follow the first row setting.
Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature, fan speed and air flow direction individually
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Press the "SYNC" button again to adjust the driver and front/rear passenger side temperature, fan speed and air flow direction individually.
Changing temperature scale
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To change the temperature display from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa, press the OFF button, while pressing the AUTO button for 3 seconds or more.
The display will change from Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to Centigrade. If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the temperature mode display will reset to Fahrenheit.
Controlling air intake
To change the air intake control position:
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Push the desired control button.
Outside (fresh) air position
Recirculated air position
Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position (without air conditioning selected) may cause fogging of the windshield and side windows and make the air in the passenger compartment stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air conditioning with the recirculated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.
Controlling fan speed
The fan speed can be set to the desired speed by operating the fan speed control button.
To change the fan speed:
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Press button right for higher speed, or press button left for lower speed.
To turn the fan speed control off:
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Press the front blower OFF button.
Air conditioning (A/C)
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Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate).
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Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.
Reduced Visibility
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibility.
Recirculated Air
Continued use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position can cause drowsiness or sleepiness, and loss of vehicle control. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position as much as possible while driving.
Sleeping with A/C on
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating on as this may cause serious harm or death due to a drop in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.
Turning off the front air climate control
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Press the OFF button to turn off the front and rear air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.