Manual operation
Fan speed control
Turn the “ ” fan speed control dial to manually control the fan speed.
Push the “AUTO” button to return to automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Push the intake air control button “ ” to recirculate interior air inside the vehicle. The indicator light “ ” will come on.
The air recirculation mode cannot be activated when the air conditioner is in the front defrosting mode “ ”.
Outside air circulation
Push the intake air control button “ ” to change the air circulation from the intake air to the outside air. The indicator light “ ” will turn off.
Automatic air intake control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled automatically. To manually control the intake air, push the intake air control button “ ”. To return to the automatic control mode, push the intake air control button “ ” for about 2 seconds. The indicator lights will flash twice, and then the intake air will be controlled automatically.
Air flow control
Pushing the “MODE” manual air flow control button selects the air outlet to:
: Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
: Air flows from center and side
ventilators
and foot outlets.
: Air flows mainly from foot
outlets.
: Air flows from defroster and foot
outlets.
Upper vent system
When the “ ” upper vent system button is pushed, the air flow against the driver’s or passenger’s upper body becomes gentle. The indicator light on the button will come on.
In this mode, air from the center ventilators flows both straight and upward in order to control the cabin temperature without blowing air directly on the occupants.
If you want strong air flow against your upper body, push the “ ” button to turn the indicator light off.
See also:
Cruise control operations
The cruise control allows driving at a speed between
25 - 89 MPH (40 - 144 km/h) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
To turn on the cruise control, push the
ON·OFF switch on. Th ...
Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD
models)
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning
light (AWD
models)
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) light
(orange)
Brake warning light
Charge warning light
Engine o ...
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to
30ºC). The fluid level can be checked with t ...