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Heating and air conditioning manually

The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons other than the AUTO button.

In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons selected.

  1. Start the vehicle.

  2. Set the mode to the desired position.

    For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;

    • Heating:

    • Cooling:

  3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.

  4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.

  5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

    If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.

Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system.

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 windscreen, side window defrosters and side air vents.

Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)

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.

Defrost-Level (A, 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.

Instrument panel vents

Front
Rear

You can adjust the direction of air delivered from these vents using the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob right.

The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob left.

When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 0.5 °C. When set to the lowest temperature setting, the air conditioning will operate continuously.

Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature equally

  1. Press the "SYNC" button to adjust the driver and passenger side temperature equally.

    The passenger side temperature will be set to the same temperature as the driver side temperature.

  2. Move the driver side temperature control switch. The driver and passenger side temperature will be adjusted equally.

  3. If you move the passenger's temperature control switch, the SYNC button is off and the passenger side temperature can be operated individually.

Adjusting the driver and passenger side temperature individually

Press the "SYNC" button again to adjust the driver and passenger side temperature individually. The button indicator will turn off.

Changing temperature scale

You can switch the temperature mode from Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows:

  • Whilst pressing the OFF button, press 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 Centigrade.

Controlling air intake

This is used to select the outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position.

To change the air intake control position:

  • Push the desired control button.

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system and heated or cooled according to the function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters the vehicle from outside and is heated or cooled according to the function selected.

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 the air within the passenger compartment may become 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.

WARNING

  • Continued climate control system operation 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.

  • Continued climate control system operation 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.

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:

  • Press right button for higher speed, or press left button for lower speed.

To turn the fan speed control off:

  • Press the OFF button.

Air conditioning (A/C)

  • Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light will appear).

  • Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off.

Clean air (if equipped)

When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, the clean air function turns on automatically.

Also, the clean air function turns off automatically, when the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the OFF position.

Rear climate control

Rear climate can be set both from the front and rear seat.

NOTICE

The rear seat wind direction and wind volume control operate independently of the front seat. However, when it comes to rear seat temperature control, it operates in conjunction with the front seats, depending on usage conditions and the environment.

For quickly heating the car, activate both the front and rear air conditioning simultaneously.

From the front seat

  1. Press the rear climate control selection button, and the control panel will be switched to the rear climate control.

  2. Set the rear mode, temperature, fan speed to the desired position.

From the rear seat

  1. Press the rear climate control selection button, and the control panel will be changed to the rear climate control panel.

  2. Set the rear climate control unlocked in the front climate control panel.

  3. Set the rear mode, temperature, fan speed to the desired position from the rear seat.

Rear mode selection

From the front seat

  • Front climate control is MAX A/C, : Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceiling.

  • Front climate control is : Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceiling and the lower vents on the right rear trim together.

  • Front climate control is , : Rear air blows from the lower vents on the right rear trim.

From the rear seat

After unlocking the rear climate control, push the rear mode selection button on the on the rear control panel to select the mode as follows:

  • : Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceiling.

  • : Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceiling and the lower vents on the right rear trim together.

  • : Rear air blows from the lower vents on the right rear trim.

Rear temperature control

From the front seat

Turn the fan speed control knob in the front climate control panel to the desired position.

From the rear seat

To change the rear air temperature, press the button () for warmer air or press the button () for cooler air.

Rear fan speed control

From the front seat

To change the rear fan speed, press the left fan speed button for lower speed or right fan speed button for higher speed.

From the rear seat

Press the rear fan speed control button on the rear control panel to the desired amount of airflow.

To turn off the rear air conditioning system press the off button in the rear climate control panel.

A/C Automatic Drying

A/C Automatic Drying feature dries the moisture in the air conditioner and reduces air conditioner odor. The blower motor automatically operates after 30 minutes the vehicle is turned off.

Turning A/C Automatic Drying on or off

The A/C Automatic Drying feature can be turned on and off by selecting Setup → Climate → Climate Features → A/C Automatic Drying from the infotainment system.

When the A/C Automatic Drying feature is activated, the air conditioner sets the fan speed to the third level, selects Fresh mode, and directs the air flow to the floor.

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Operating conditions

The A/C Automatic Drying feature operates under the following conditions:

  • The vehicle is turned off after operating the air conditioner for a certain period

  • The 12-volt battery level is sufficient

  • The outside temperature is above a certain level

Non-operating conditions

The A/C Automatic Drying feature stops operating under the following conditions:

  • The A/C Automatic Drying feature has operated for 3 minutes

  • The ENGINE START/STOP button is pressed, or the vehicle is ON

  • The climate control system is operated remotely

NOTICE

  • The A/C Automatic Drying feature reduces air conditioner odors but may not remove all odors.

  • The A/C Automatic Drying feature does not operate if the remaining battery level is insufficient to prevent battery discharge.

Smart Temperature Comfort Control System (for driver's seat) (if equipped)

The temperature of the driver’s seat warmer, air ventilated seat and heated steering wheel is automatically controlled depending on the inside and outside temperature of the vehicle when the vehicle is running. The heated steering wheel and seat warmer/ventilation defaults to the OFF position whenever the vehicle is restarted. However, if the Auto. controls that use climate control settings is ON, the heated steering wheel and seat warmer/ventilation will turn on and off depending on the inside and outside temperature.

Operation

Select Setup → Vehicle → Seat → Heating/Ventilation → Auto. Controls That Use Climate Control Settings → Steering wheel warmer/Seat warmer/ventilation on the infotainment screen.

NOTICE

  • For detailed information, refer to Navigation Quick Reference Guide.

  • For detailed information, refer to Navigation Quick Reference Guide.