Heater operation
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost outlets and the side vent outlets.
1. Press the button to the OFF position for normal heating.
2. Press the air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and center ventilators.
1. Press the button to the OFF position.
2. Press the air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to defrost/defog the windows.
1. Press the defrost/defog button .
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.
● To quickly remove ice or fog from the windows, turn the fan control dial to the highest setting and the temperature control to the full HOT position.
● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (the indicator light on the button will come on) if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C). This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
Bi-level heating
The bi-level mode directs warmed air to the side and center vents and to the front and rear floor outlets.
1. Press the button to the OFF
position.
2. Press the air flow control
button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired
position.
Heating and defogging
This mode heats the interior and defogs the windshield. 1. Press the air flow control button. 2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired position. 3. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot position.
● When the position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on if the outside temperature is more than 36°F (2°C). The indicator light on the A/C button will come on. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield. The mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.
Operating tips
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and air inlet in front of the windshield. This improves heater operation.
See also:
Engine compartment check locations
MR20DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir/Clutch fluid
reservoir (M/T model)
4. Battery
5. Air cleaner
6. Fuse/fusible link box
7. Ra ...
Air flow control dial
The air flow control dial allows you to select the
air flow outlets.
— Air
flows from center and side
vents with maximum cooling (air
conditioning if so equipped).
— Air
flows from c ...
Air recirculation
Push the air recirculation button
to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator
light on the switch will come on.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air ...