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MANUAL HEATER, AIR CONDITIONING
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cont.
Chapter 1A
DASHBOARD
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Hot weather
For a quick cool down when rst entering the vehicle on a hot day, switch on the air
conditioner
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, select D, move the temperature lever to full cold and switch the fan to
a high speed. Also, open the windows to allow the hot air to escape. After a minute or
two, close the windows.
It is recommended that you select outside air E after the interior cools down (10 to 20
minutes) to achieve and maintain best comfort conditions during extended driving.
The coolest temperature is achieved when recirculate D is selected. This can be used
in slow city trafc or when the vehicle is stationary in very hot weather. Occasionally
select E to allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
Performance/fuel economy
The air conditioner
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uses power from the vehicle’s engine. Therefore, you will notice a
small decrease in engine power, and a slight increase in fuel consumption, when the
air conditioner is in use.
Cold weather
If the side windows or windscreen fog up on a cold day, switch on the air conditioner
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,
turn the fan switch to a high speed, select V and select a warm setting with the
temperature control. This will circulate warm, dehumidied air throughout the vehicle,
demisting the windows.
Note The air conditioner not only reduces temperature but also reduces humidity
and dust.
Automatic transmission
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If your vehicle is stopped for long periods in hot weather with the engine running and
the air conditioner
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operating, place the automatic transmission into N or P.
Cigarette smoke
If occupants are smoking, it is recommended that D is not used.
IMPORTANT
Once every two weeks, with the engine running, switch the air conditioner
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on for ve
to 10 minutes even in winter to lubricate the air conditioner seals.
Dust
When following another vehicle on dusty roads, or to prevent exhaust fumes or odours
entering your vehicle, select D and close the windows.
When driving on unsealed roads but where the dust is not airborne, select E (with
the windows closed) and set the fan preferably on a high speed so that positive air
pressure in the vehicle will prevent any dust entry.