Manual operation
Fan speed control
Turn the 
fan speed control dial
to manually
control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press the 
air recirculation
button to recirculate
interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in 
the
front defrosting
mode or the 
front defrosting and
foot outlet
mode.
Automatic intake air control
In the AUTO mode, the intake air will be controlled
automatically. To manually control the intake
air, press the air recirculation
button.
To return to the automatic control mode, press
and hold the air recirculation
button for
about 2 seconds. The indicator light will flash
twice, and then the intake air will be controlled
automatically.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows from center and
side
vents.
— Air flows from center and side
vents
and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster and
foot
outlets.
— Air flows from defroster
outlets.
To turn system off
Press the OFF button.
See also:
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the VDC
system reduces the engine output to r ...
Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash regularly with a sponge dampened in a
mild soap solution, especially during winter
months in areas where road salt is used. Salt
could discolor the wheels if not removed.
CAUTION
Follow the ...
Three-way catalyst
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exhaust system. Exhaust
gases in the three-way catalyst are burned at
high temperatures to help reduce pollutants.
WARNING
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