Heating and Cooling
4. Adjust the temperature control
dial so the mixture of heated
and cooled air feels
comfortable.
This setting is suitable for all
driving conditions whenever the
outside temperature is above
32 °F (0 °C).
To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of
the windows:
1. Switch the fan on.
2. Turn on the air conditioning.
3. Select and
4. Adjust the temperature control
lever so the airflow from the
defroster vents feels warm.
5. Turn on the rear window
defogger to help clear the rear
window.
To remove exterior frost or ice
from the windshield and side
windows after the car has been
sitting out in cold weather:
1. Start the engine.
2. Select and
3. Switch the fan and temperature
controls to maximum.
To rapidly remove exterior frost
or ice from the windshield (on
very cold days), first select
. Once the windshield is
clear, select to avoid fogging
the windows.
These settings direct all the air
flow to the defroster vents at the
base of the windshield and each
front door window. The air flow
will get warmer and clear the
windows faster as the engine
warms up. You can close the side
vents with the dial beside each
vent. This will send more warm
air to the windshield defroster
vents.
For safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all the
windows before driving away.
To Turn Everything Off
To shut off the system
temporarily, turn the fan control
and temperature control dials all
the way off.
You should only shut the system
completely off for the first few
minutes of driving in cold
weather, until the engine coolant
warms up enough to operate the
heater. Keep the fan on at all
other times so stale air does not
build up in the interior.
Comfort and Convenience Features
