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:
Push-button ignition switch positions
LOCK (Normal parking position):
The ignition switch can only be locked in this
position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the ACC position while carrying the
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