Convenient Features
5-64
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
or
position
during cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection knob or button to the
position and fan speed control knob or
button to a lower speed.
•
For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control knob
to the highest temperature setting
(rotated all the way to the right) and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
•
If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
•
Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
•
Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If you start the vehicle when the
weather is cold, more adequate way to
heat the cabin is described below.
1. Turn off or lower the blower, right
after engine starting, because
engine temperature is still low and
the air flow is cold.
2. After few minutes of engine warm
up, turn the blower to low to medium
speed and set the temperature
control to Hot.
Manual Climate Control System
OQXI049321
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Select the
or
position.
4. Fresh mode will be selected
automatically. Additionally, the
air conditioning will automatically
operate if the mode is selected to the
position.
Check to make sure the A/C is ON. If the
A/C ON LED is not illuminated, press
the A/C button once to turn the air
conditioner ON.