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Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Press the switch.
2. Set the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windscreen using
the
switch with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
switch with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windscreen to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious accident.
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when using the
switch.
NOTE
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Fogging on the windows clears up
more easily while the air conditioner
is on, but they will fog up more easily
if the air conditioner is turned
o.
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Be careful that the windows do not
fog up when doing any of the
following:
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Switching to recirculate mode
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Turning o the air conditioner
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For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot
position, and turn the fan control
dial fully clockwise.
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If warm air is desired at the floor,
press the
switch.
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With the switch, the outside air
position is automatically selected to
defrost the windscreen. The air
intake selector cannot be changed to
the recirculated air position.
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Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog the
windscreen and side windows.
1. Press the desired mode switch you
want to set.
2. Set the air intake selector to the
outside air position (indicator light
turns o).
3. Set the temperature control dial to
the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by
pressing the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air
conditioner is dehumidifying the air
and, to use this function, the
temperature does not have to be set to
cold. Therefore, set the temperature
control dial to the desired position
(hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to
dehumidify the cabin air.
Interior Features
Air-Conditioning System
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