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5-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Set the outside/recirculated air mode but-
ton to outside air mode if the recirculated
air mode is used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the side win-
dows early, turn the air flow and tempera-
ture up.
To return to the previous mode, press the
windshield defogger switch again when the
windshield is defogged.
Defogging the rear window and
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outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear
window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view
mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch.
The rear window defogger and outside
rear view mirror defoggers will operate
and defog the rear window and outside
rear view mirrors.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after a period of time.
Windshield wiper de-icer (if
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equipped)
Use the windshield wiper de-icer to
help prevent the windshield wiper
blades from freezing to the windshield.
1
Select the option screen switch.
(P.381)
2
Select the "Deicer" switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after a period of time.
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When driving on dusty roads
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.
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When the outside temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when "A/C" is selected.
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Ventilation and air conditioning odors
To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning
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system to the outside air mode.
During use, various odors from inside and
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outside the vehicle may enter into and
accumulate in the air conditioning sys-
tem. This may then cause odor to be
emitted from the vents.
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To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condition-
ing system be set to outside air mode
prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short period of time imme-
diately after the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
When parking, the system automatically
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switches to outside air mode to encour-
age better air circulation throughout the
vehicle, helping to reduce odors that
occur when starting the vehicle.
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"MAX heat"
The "MAX heat" switch cannot be used
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to turn the setting off.
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After the "MAX heat" switch has been
operated, the temperature setting can be
adjusted using the temperature control
switches of the air conditioning system.
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When "Climate concierge" is on, if the
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