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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
switch.
●If you turn “A/C” switch is off, the
windows may fog up more easily.
■ Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Vehicles without outside rear
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to any setting except
off.
view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the
rear window.
Press the rear window defogger
switch.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
Setting to the recirculated air mode
temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the
vehicle interior and helping to cool
the vehicle when the outside air
temperature is high.
The defogger will automatically turn
off after a while.
When the rear window defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the rear window defogger
switch.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
Vehicles with outside rear
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is pressed.
view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
●It is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to out-
side air mode prior to turning the
vehicle off.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning “A/C” switch is on
will dehumidify the air from the
outlets and defog the windshield
effectively.
■Air conditioning filter
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