User Manual - Page 522

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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.
Press on the air condition-
ing operation panel and switch
the airflow.
Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
Operation of automatic airflow
control
In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the engine is started
and at other times depending on
the outside temperature.
After the engine is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system
cannot accurately detect the pres-
ence of passengers and automatic
airflow control will not operate.
Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directing airflow to only
the front seats, when a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
To return to automatic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
engine switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the engine switch to ON.
This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when the
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.
Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
WARNING
To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front pillars when the
windshield wiper deicer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations
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