1996 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 102

(e) Windshield defogging and defrosting To remove interior fog on the windshield: 1. Place the temperature control lever at any position. 2. Move the air intake control lever to the OUTSIDE AIR position. 3. Move the air flow control lever to the WINDSHIELD position. For detailed information on air flow control, see "(f) Air flow selection". 4. Move fan speed control lever anywhere except the "OFF" position. 5. Press in the air conditioning on-off button. To remove frost or exterior fog on the windshield: 1. Place the temperature control lever at the HIGH position. 2. Move the air intake control lever to the OUTSIDE AIR position. 3. Move the air flow control lever to the WINDSHIELD position. For detailed information on air flow control, see "(f) Air flow selection". 4. Move fan speed control lever to the "HI" position. 5. Leave the air conditioning on-off button in the OFF position. (f) Air flow selection FACE position-This position directs the air flow to face level. BI-LEVEL-This position directs the air flow to face level and floor. Except in ventilation, the air to the floor is slightly warmer than that to the face level. FLOOR position-This position directs the air flow mostly to the floor. FLOOR / WINDSHIELD position - This position directs the air flow to the windshield and front side windows as well as the floor. WINDSHIELD position-This position directs the air flow mostly to the windshield, front side windows. Do not use the WINDSHIELD 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 blocking your vision. (g) Operating tips S Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or other obstructions. S S S S If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the side vents. (See "Side vents" after "Heater controls".) To help cool down the interior after parking in the hot sun, drive for the first few minutes with the windows open. After the excess heat has blown away, close the windows. When driving on dusty roads, close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehicle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake control lever be set to the OUTSIDE AIR position and the fan speed control lever anywhere except the "OFF" position. If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommened that the air intake control lever be temporarily set to the RECIRCULATED AIR position, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior. 96