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Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
air inside escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
A/C: Press this button to turn the air conditioning on
and off. The system will cool and dehumidify the air
inside the vehicle when the A/C light is on.
Air conditioning will be automatically disabled when
the outside temperature drops below a level at which air
conditioning is ineffective.
With the A/C on, turn the temperature knob to MAX for
maximum cooling. This setting also puts the system in
the recirculation mode and helps to maximize your air
conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel economy.
RECIRCULATION: Pressing the
RECIRCULATION button limits the amount of outside
dust and odors entering your vehicle. This button will be
automatically disabled anytime the mode knob is turned to
BLEND or DEFROST mode. (The recirculation indicator
light will come on even though the recirculation button is
not selected). This setting also cools the air the fastest.
After the vehicle’s interior reaches a comfortable
temperature, turn the temperature knob clockwise, to
place the air conditioning system in the normal mode.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER or BI
-LEVEL
setting with the temperature knob in the red area.
If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your
engine in cold weather, 20 F (-8 C) or lower, your
heating system will produce warmer air faster, to heat
the passenger compartment in cold weather.
The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the
time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating
temperature, and shortens the time it takes the heater to
reach full output. For more information, see
“Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use BLEND to keep the windshield
and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to remove fog or
ice from the windshield in extremely humid or cold
conditions. Use DEFROST with the temperature knob
toward the red area and the fan control toward HI.