WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.
Defrosting
Select the desired “
” mode or “ ” mode
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows by performing the
following procedures.
. To select the “
” mode, press the
defroster button.
. To select the “
” mode, press the
airflow mode selection button and select
the “
” mode.
NOTE
. When the “
” mode or “ ” mode
is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. (The air
conditioner indicator light does not
illuminate in this case.) At the same
time, the air inlet selection is automa-
tically set to the outside air mode. For
details, refer to “Airflow mode selec-
tion” F4-6.
. If the defroster button is pressed
while the “
” mode is selected, it will
return to the previous mode before
selecting the “
” mode.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
& Cleaning ventilator grille
1) Front ventilator inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
Climate control/Defrosting
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