Y (Vent): This mode directs air to
the instrument panel outlets.
X (Defog): This mode directs air
to the windshield and front door
windows. To reduce fogging, press
# to turn on the air conditioner.
The fan must also be on.
W (Defog/Floor): This mode
directs air to the windshield, front
door windows, and floor outlets.
To reduce fogging, press
# to turn
on the air conditioner. The fan
must also be on.
[ (Floor): This mode directs
most of the air to the floor outlets.
Temperature Control Knob
Turn the center knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
Fan Speed Control Knob
Turn the right knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed. The
speed settings can be adjusted
between 1 (Low) and 4 (High).
When the fan is off, the air
conditioning compressor is also off.
There will be some airflow from
the outlets when driving, even with
the fan in the off position.
A (Fan): Select this position to
turn the fan off.
Air Conditioning
For vehicles with air conditioning.
# (Air Conditioning): Press
to turn the air conditioning system
on or off. An indicator light inside
the button comes on when the air
conditioning is activated. The air
conditioning can only be operated
if the engine is on and the fan is
running.
When the air conditioning is on
the air is cooled and dehumidified.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
desired, turn off the air conditioning
to save fuel.
On hot days, open the windows
briefly to let the hot inside air
escape, then close them. This helps
to reduce the time it takes for the
vehicle to cool down.
7-2 Climate Controls