Defrosting or defogging

This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets and outboard vents to defrost/defog the windows.

1. Turn the air flow control dial to the position. position.

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 HI and the temperature control lever to the full HOT position.

● When the position is selected, or position is selected, position is selected, the air conditioner automatically turns on (however, the indicator light will not illuminate). In this position, the A/C cannot be turned off. When the air flow control dial is turned to any position other than or , the A/C light will illuminate or (the, the A/C light will illuminate (the A/C will continue operating) and can be turned off using the A/C button. This dehumidifies the air which helps defog the windshield.

The automatically turns mode automatically turns off, allowing outside air to be drawn into the passenger compartment to further improve the defogging performance.

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