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3-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

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Using the automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature setting and

ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur:

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Immediately after

is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until warm or

cool air is ready to flow.

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Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is on.

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Using the system in recirculated air mode

The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an

extended period.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in

accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

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Window defogger feature

Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to

(outside air) mode in situ-

ations where the windows need to be defogged.

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Automatic mode for air intake control

In automatic mode, the system detects exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-

matically switches between outside air and recirculated air modes.

When the air conditioning is off, and the fan is operating, turning the “AUTO” mode

on will activate the air conditioning system.

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When outside temperature approaches 32°F (0°C)

The air conditioning system may not operate even when “A/C” is touched.

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Micro dust and pollen filter

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In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,

the following may occur.

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Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.

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The air conditioning system operates automatically.

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The operation cancels after 1 minute.

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In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press

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