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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.
■ For quick cooling
Press the “MAX A/C” switch.
The air conditioning will automati-
cally turn on.
At this time, the following will occur:
● The recirculated air mode will be
set
● The windshield defogger will turn
off
● The air flow mode will change to
the upper body mode
■ Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air condition-
ing system is controlled to prioritize
fuel efficiency by regulating the
engine speed and compressor oper-
ation to restrict the heating/cooling
capacity.
To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following opera-
tions:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Adjust the temperature setting
● Turn off Eco drive mode (P.353)
■ Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning the “A/C” switch on
will dehumidify the air from the
outlets and defog the windshield
effectively.
● If you turn the “A/C” switch off, the
windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such
as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode switch
to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air
from entering the vehicle interior.
During cooling operation, setting the
recirculated air mode will also cool
the vehicle interior effectively.
■ When the outside temperature
is low
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when the “A/C”
switch is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
● During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and accumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from
occurring:
It is recommended that the air
conditioning system be set to out-
side air mode prior to turning the
vehicle off.
● When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■ Air conditioning system opera-
tions when the engine is
stopped due to the Stop & Start
system (vehicles with Stop &
Start system)
When the engine is stopped due to
the Stop & Start system operations,
the air conditioning cooling, heating
and dehumidification functions turn
off and only ambient temperature air
is blown, and there is a possibility
that the blowing of ambient tem-
perature air will stop. To prevent the
air conditioning system from turning
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