Air conditioner operation
The air conditioner system should be operated for approximately 10 minutes at least once a month. This helps prevent damage to the air conditioner system due to the lack of lubrication.
Cooling:
This mode is used to cool and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.
3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the cool (left) position.
- For quick cooling when the outside temperature is high, push the air recirculation button to the ON position. Be sure to push the air recirculation button to the OFF position for normal cooling.
- A visible mist may be seen coming from the ventilators in hot, humid conditions as the air is cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a malfunction.
Dehumidified heating:
This mode is used to heat and dehumidify the air.
1. Push the air recirculation button to the OFF position. (The indicator light turns off.) 2. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.
3. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.
4. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 5. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position between the middle and the hot (right) position.
Dehumidified defogging:
This mode is used to defog the windows and dehumidify the air.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position.
2. Turn the fan speed control dial to the desired position.
3. Push the A/C button on. (The A/C indicator light will illuminate.) 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired position.
See also:
Steering wheel switch for audio control (if so equipped)
Type A
1. Tuning switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Volume control switch
Type B
1. Tuning switch
2. Phone operation switch
3. POWER on and MODE select switch
4. ...
Vanity mirrors (if so equipped)
Coupe shown, sedan similar
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open. ...
Warning and indicator lights
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD models)*
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
warning light
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Electric power steering warning
light
Engin ...