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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after
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Fogging up of the windows
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The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning "A/C" on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
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If you turn "A/C" off, the windows may fog up more easily.
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The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
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When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle 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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Outside/recirculated air mode
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Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
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Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
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When outside air temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when "A/C" is pressed.
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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
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In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
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 turned to IGNITION ON mode.
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It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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is pressed.