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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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To reduce potential odors from occur-
ring:
• It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning 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
immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.
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When parking, the system automati-
cally switches to outside air mode to
encourage better air circulation
throughout the vehicle, helping to
reduce odors that occur when starting
the vehicle.
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Air conditioning system opera-
tions when the engine is stopped
due to the Stop & Start system
When the engine is stopped due to Stop
& Start system operations, the automatic
air conditioning cooling, heating and
dehumidification functions turn off and
the fan speed is decreased according to
the outside temperature etc. or air blow-
ing stops. To stop the air conditioning
system from turning off, press the Stop
& Start cancel switch and refrain from
using the Stop & Start system.
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When the windshield is fogged up
and the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system
Press the windshield defogger switch to
restart the engine and defog the wind-
shield.
If the windshield continuously fogs up,
press the Stop & Start cancel switch and
refrain from using the Stop & Start sys-
tem.
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When an odor comes from the air
conditioning system while the
engine is stopped due to the Stop &
Start system
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to
restart the engine.
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Air conditioning filter
P.331
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Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(P.396)
WARNING
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To prevent the windshield from
fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
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When the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror sur-
faces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
NOTICE
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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.
Using automatic mode
1
Press the automatic mode
switch.
The dehumidification function begins to
operate. Air outlets and fan speed are
automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting and humidity.
2
Adjust the temperature setting.
3
To stop the operation, press the
"OFF" switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
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