Airflow control dial
Each dial position activates the following air outlets.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel
outlets
(Bi-level): Instrument panel
outlets and
foot outlets
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side
outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and
both side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster
outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
: Windshield defroster outlets and
both
side outlets of the instrument panel
For details, refer to “Airflow selection”.
NOTE
When the dial is placed in the “”
or
“
” position, the air
conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defog the windshield
more quickly. However the indicator on
the air conditioner button will not
illuminate. At the same time, the air
inlet selection is automatically set to
“outside air” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
See also:
Flat tires
If you have a flat tire while driving, never brake suddenly; keep driving straight
ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull off the road to a safe place. ...
Automatic climate control system (if equipped)
NOTE
● Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running.
● The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
For efficient defog ...
Setting passkey
1. Select the “SET PASSKEY” menu.
After the currently set passkey is displayed,
a new passkey can be entered.
2. Input the new passkey by operating
the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial or saying the
passk ...