Operating Each Switch
AUTO switch
Automatically controlled according to the set temperature.
Temperature control dial
How to increase the set temperature
How to decrease the set temperature
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The set temperature changes in increments of 0.5 ℃ within a range of 15 ℃ (60 ℉) and 29 ℃ (84 ℉).
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When the temperature is set to the lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is displayed.
SYNC (synchronized temperature) switch
The mode switches between independent mode and interconnection mode each time the switch is pressed.
Independent mode (indicator light turned off)
The set temperature can be controlled independently for the driver's side and front passenger's side.
Turn the driver’s side temperature control dial or the front passenger’s side temperature control dial to control the temperature.
Interconnection mode (indicator light turned on)
The set temperature for the driver's side and front passenger's side is controlled simultaneously.
Turn the driver's side temperature control dial to control the temperature.
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The set temperature for the front passenger's side changes to that of the driver when independent mode is switched to interconnection mode.
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When the front passenger’s side temperature control dial is turned while in interconnection mode (SYNC switch indicator light turned on), the mode switches to independent mode (SYNC switch indicator light turned off).
A/C switch
The cooling/dehumidifying function switches between on and off each time the switch is pressed. The indicator light turns on while the function is operating.
The air conditioner may not operate when the ambient temperature falls to nearly 0 ℃ (32 ℉) to protect the system.
Rear window defogger switch
Use to defog the rear window.
Refer to How to Use the Rear Window Defogger Switch (Search).
Air intake selector switch
The mode is switched between recirculate mode and fresh air mode each time the switch is pressed.
The display indicates whether recirculate mode (
) or fresh air mode (
) is selected.
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin during cold or rainy weather.
Recirculating the air in the cabin during cold and 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.
Recirculate mode ()
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.
Fresh air mode ()
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin. Use this position for ventilation or windshield defrosting.
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The recirculated air position is the default position whenever the vehicle power is switched ON, the climate control system is on, and the outside temperature exceeds about 23 ℃ (73 ℉).
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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 23 ℃ (73 ℉), the climate control system may automatically select the recirculated air position to improve the efficiency of the climate control system.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
The mode changes each time the switch is pressed. The selected mode is indicated on the display.
press the windshield defroster switch.Fan control switch
How to increase the airflow amount
How to decrease the airflow amount
The airflow amount changes each time the switch is pressed. The airflow amount is indicated on the display.
The airflow amount can be adjusted to 7 levels.
Climate control system power switch (system on/off)
Switches the climate control system on and off.
The indicator light turns on while the function is operating.
Windshield defroster switch
Switches the windshield defroster on (indicator light turned on) and off (indicator light turned off).
Use to defrost the windshield and side windows.
The fresh air mode () is automatically selected, and the air conditioner automatically turns on when the windshield defroster is operating.
Do not lower the airflow temperature when defrosting the windshield.
Otherwise, the outer side of the windshield will frost causing reduced visibility which may lead to an accident.
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For faster defrosting, do any of the following operations.
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Operate the fan switch and increase the airflow amount.
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Turn the temperature control dial to increase the airflow temperature.
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Be careful that the windows do not fog up when doing any of the following operations.
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Switch to recirculate mode.
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Turn off the air conditioner.
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