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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats
■ Operation of automatic airflow
control
● In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the engine is started
and at other times depending on
the outside temperature.
● After the engine is started, if pas-
sengers move around inside or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system
cannot accurately detect the pres-
ence of passengers and automatic
airflow control will not operate.
■ Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directing airflow to only
the front seats, when a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
■ To return to automatic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
engine switch off.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the engine switch to ON.
Prevent ice from building up on
the windshield and wiper
blades.
When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front pillars when the
windshield wiper de-icer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations