Operating climate control system

Mode	Operation	Air flow
	Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.	B, D
	Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.	B, C, D
	Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of air directed to the windscreen, side-window defrosters, and side air vents.	A, C, D
	Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windscreen, with a small amount directed to the side-window defrosters and side air vents.	A, C, D
	Most of the air flow is directed to the windscreen, with a small amount of air directed to the side-window defrosters and side air vents.	A, D

Operation

Start the vehicle.
Set the mode-selection buttons as desired. To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling:
- Heating: ()
- Cooling: ()
Set the temperature control to the desired temperature level.
Set the air intake control to outside (fresh) air if required.
Set the position of the fan speed control so that it runs at the desired speed.
If desired, turn the air conditioning ON with the temperature set high in order to dehumidify the air before it enters into the cabin.

If the windscreen fogs up, select the Front Defrost () mode.

Selecting air flow modes

Manual type

Automatic type

Operation

Select the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.

The air flow outlet ports are switched in the following sequence:

Controlling air intake

With outside air position button

Without outside air position button

Operation

Select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position.
- Outside (fresh) air position: Air enters the vehicle from outside. For the types without the outside air position button, the indicator light will turn off.
- Recirculated air position: Air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system. For the types without the outside air position button, the indicator light will turn on.

Warning

Continuously using 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.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating system on. It may cause serious harm or death due to a drop in the oxygen level and/or body temperature.
Continuously using 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 whilst driving.

Notice

Prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculated air position (without air conditioning selected) may cause fogging of the windscreen and side windows and make the air in the passenger compartment stale. In addition, prolonged use of the air conditioning with the re circulated air position selected will result in excessively dry air in the passenger compartment.

Controlling instrument panel vents

Front

Rear

Operation

Adjust the direction of air delivered from the vents.
To close the vent, push the air vent lever in the opposite direction of the passenger.
To open the vent, push the air vent lever in the same direction of the passenger.
For rear seats, the air discharge area can be controlled. Air discharged from (A) spreads over a wider area (). Air discharged from (B) has a centred and direct flow ().

The rear passengers can adjust the direction of air flow from the rear vents on the headliner.

Notice

If you operate the rear climate control with rear vents closed, a noise may sound. When operating the rear climate control, open two or more rear vents.

Air conditioning (A/C)

Operation

Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on. The indicator light will turn on.
Press the A/C button again to turn the air conditioning system off. The indicator light will turn off.

Rear fan speed control (if equipped)

Operation

Turn the rear fan speed control knob on the rear centre console to the desired position.

Operating condition(s)

The vehicle is in the ON position
The front climate control system is ON