Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
Models with automatic climate control system:
After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the predetermined median (room) temperature. No presetting of controls is necessary.
Models with manual climate control system:
Before exiting the vehicle, set the temperature controls to the desired setting and operation. After the system starts the engine, the heater or air conditioning will activate and heat or cool the interior to your setting.
See also:
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of airflow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm). ...
Wiper and washer
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the windshield
is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
y ...
Climate control panel, audio panel, instrument panel, console panel, and
switches
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate control panel, audio equipment, instrument panel, center console, combination meter panel, and switches.
NOTE
Do not use organic solvents such as paint th ...