Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
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N (Neutral)
This position is for restarting a stalled
engine.
In this position the wheels and transmission
are not locked. In this position, the
transmission is neutral; the vehicle will roll
freely, eve ...
For CVT models
This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism
is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. This light
flashes if the vehicle is driven ...
Acc
In this position the electrical accessories (audio, accessory power outlet, etc.) can be used. ...