Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
If any buttons are pressed while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed will take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
Dashboard vents Dashboard and floor
and back of the vents, and back of
Floor vents
Floor and
defroster
vents
Models with Auto Idle Stop
center console*
the center console*
During idle-stops, air-conditioning is suspended, and
only the blower remains active.
If you do not want air-conditioning suspended, press
the Auto Idle Stop OFF button to cancel idle-stop.
All models
Fan Control Dial
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
Passenger’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may not start immediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
(Recirculation)
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button
(ON/OFF) Button
AUTO Button
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh air mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side control
dial.
3. Press the
(ON/OFF) button to cancel.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
■ Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the
button switches the climate
control system between on and off. When turned on,
the system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
* Not available on all models
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