Controls
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and controls fan speed.
Air flow control buttons
The air flow control buttons allow you to select the air flow outlets.
MAX
A/C
— Air flows from center and side vents with maximum cooling.
— Air flows from center and side vents.
— Air flows from center and side vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster outlets.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to adjust the temperature of the outlet air. To lower the temperature, turn the dial to the left. To increase the temperature, turn the dial to the right.
Air recirculation button
On position (Indicator light on): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Press the button to the on position when:
● driving on a dusty road.
● to prevent traffic fumes from entering passenger compartment.
● for maximum cooling when using the air conditioner.
Off position (Indicator light off):
Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment and distributed through the selected outlet.
Use the off position for normal heater or air conditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
The button is provided only on vehicles equipped with an air conditioner.
Start the engine, turn the fan control dial to the desired position and push the button to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioner is operating. To turn off the air conditioner, push the button again.
The air conditioner cooling function operates only when the engine is running.
Rear window defroster switch For more information about the rear window defroster switch, see “Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section of this manual.
See also:
Supplemental air bag warning light
The supplemental air bag warning light,
displaying in the instrument panel,
monitors
the circuits for the air bag systems, pretensioners
and all related wiring.
When the ignition switch is ...
Precautions on cruise control
● If the cruise control system malfunctions, it
cancels automatically. The SET indicator
light in the instrument panel then blinks to
warn the driver.
● If the SET indicator light blin ...
Heater operation
Heating:
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets.
1. Push the air recirculation button
to the
OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.)
2. Turn the air flow control ...