Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it clockwise for hot and counterclockwise for cold.
MAX A/C
Fully turn the temperature control dial counterclockwise for MAX A/C (maximum cooling).
When the mode is set to 
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with the fan control dial in a position other than 0 and the temperature control dial in the MAX A/C position, the air intake selector switches to the recirculated air position and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector switches
The desired airflow mode can be selected (Search).
A/C switch
Press the A/C switch to turn the air conditioner on. The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when the fan control dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air conditioner off.
The air conditioner may not function when the outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
This switch controls the source of air entering the vehicle.
Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Air within the vehicle is recirculated. Use this position when going through tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high engine exhaust areas), or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this position for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
Do not use the 
position (indicator light turns on) in cold or rainy weather:
Using the position (indicator light turns on) 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.
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The recirculated air position is the default position whenever the ignition is switched ON, the climate control system is on, and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃).
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To exit the default recirculated air position, press the air intake selector switch to select the outside air position.
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When the air intake selector switch is set to the outside air position and the outside temperature exceeds about 73°F (23℃), the climate control system may automatically select the recirculated air position to improve the efficiency of the climate control system.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and Defogging (Search).
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger (Search).
