User Guide
The
A/C
button, between the temperature and mode
knobs, allows
the
air coming
into
your vehicle
to
be
cooled. This setting
is
useful for normal cooling
on
hot
days. When
you
use
A/C
with the recirculation button
pushed
in,
turn off recirculation
as
soon
as
the vehicle
reaches a comfortable interior temperature.
With the
A/C
on, move the temperature knob
to
MAX
for maximum cooling.
This
setting also puts the system
in the recirculation mode and helps
to
maximize your air
conditioner’s performance and your vehicle’s fuel
economy. This setting also cools the air the fastest. After
the vehicle’s interior reaches a comfortable temperature,
move the temperature knob clockwise to place the air
conditioning system
in
the
normal mode.
Heating
The heater works best if
you
keep
your
windows closed
while using
it.
On cold days, use
the
HEATER or
VENT/HEAT
setting with the temperature knob
in
the
red area.
If
you
use the engine coolant heater before starting
your
engine
(in
cold weather
(20°F
(-8°C)
or
lower), your
heating system
will
produce warmer air faster,
to
heat
the passenger compartment
in
cold weather.
The use
of
an
engine coolant heater also reduces the
time
it
takes for
the
engine
to
reach normal operating
temperature, and shortens the time
it
takes the heater
to
reach
full
output. For more information, see “Engine
Coolant Heater”
in
the Index.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperature when little heating or
cooling
is
needed, use
VENT
to
direct outside air
through
your
vehicle. Air will flow through the
instrument panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation systeril supplies outside air
to
the inside
of
your vehicle when
it
is moving. With
the
side windows closed, air
will
flow
into the front
air
inlet
grilles,
through
the
vehicle, and
out
the air
exhaust valves.
Outside air will
also
enter the vehicle when the heater or
the air conditioning fan is running, unless you have
the
recirculation button pushed
in.
For more information on
the recirculation button, see “Air Conditioning” earlier
in
this
section.
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