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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
When the outside temperature exceeds 75F (24C) and the air condition-
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ing system is on
In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
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ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
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Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is in the "ON" position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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Micro dust and pollen filter
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In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
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cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press
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In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
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The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned
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off.
When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32F (0C)
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The dehumidification function may not operate even when
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is pressed.