Air conditioning system
Air Conditioning Switch (If installed)
The air conditioning is turned on or off by pushing the A/C button on the heating/air conditioning control panel.
Air Conditioning Operation for Cooling
To use the air conditioning to cool the interior: o Set the side vent control to "OFF", to shut off outside air entry.
o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch by pushing the switch. The air conditioning indicator light should come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to "Fresh" mode
().
o Set the temperature control to "Cool". ("Cool"
provides maximum cooling. The temperature
may be moderated by moving the control
toward "Warm".).
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
For greater cooling, turn the fan control to
one of the higher speeds or temporarily
select the "Recirculation ()" position on
the air intake control.
Dehumidified Heating
For dehumidified heating: o Turn on the fan control switch.
o Turn on the air conditioning switch. The air conditioning indicator light should come on at the same time.
o Set the air intake control to the "Fresh" mode
().
o Set the air flow control to the "Face" ( ).
o Adjust the fan control to the desired speed.
o For more rapid action, set the fan at one of the higher speeds.
o Adjust the temperature control to provide the desired amount of warmth.
Operation Tips
o If the interior of the car is hot when you first get in, open the windows for a few minutes to expel the hot air.
o When you are using the air conditioning system, keep all windows closed to keep hot air out.
o When moving slowly, as in heavy traffic, shift to a lower gear. This increases engine speed, which in turn increases the speed of the air conditioning compressor.
o On steep grades, turn the air conditioning off to avoid the possibility of the engine overheating.
o During winter months or in periods when the air conditioning is not used regularly, run the air conditioning once every month for a few minutes. This will help circulate the lubricants and keep your system in peak operating condition.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING
Use the heating/ventilation system to defrost or defog the windshield:
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ()
position.
(The A/C will be turned on automatically and "Fresh" mode will be activated.) o Set the temperature control to the desired position.
o Set the fan speed control between "1" and "4" position.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield:
o Set the air flow control to the defrost ()
position.
(The A/C will be turned on automatically and "Fresh" mode will be activated.) o Set the temperature control to the warm.
o Set the fan speed control to position "3" or "4".
o Activate windshield wiper blade de-icer (If installed)
NOTE:
When the A/C is operated continuously on the floor-defrost level ()
or defrost level (), it may cause
fog to form on the exterior windshield because of the temperature difference. At
this time set the air flow
control to the face level position () and
fan speed control to the low position.
See also:
Air conditioning
Press the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicator light
will illuminate). Press the button again to turn the air conditioning system off. ...
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than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate
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Do not operate the engine
within the tachometer's RED ZONE. This may cause severe engine damage.
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,
re ...