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Air Conditioning
System
(OPTION)
The air conditioner and heater work
best if you keep your windows closed
while using them. Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system
described later in this section.
Lever Controls:
The upper lever
changes the functions
of
your system.
The lower lever changes the
temperature of the air coming through
the system. Slide the upper control lever
to
OFF
to turn
off
the system.
3f:
Selects the fan speed. To select the
force of air you want, turn the hob.
The fan is always running unless the
upper lever is moved to
OFF.
Air Conditioning
The upper lever has three air
conditioner settings. On very hot days,
open the windows long enough to let
hot inside air escape. This reduces the
amount of work your air conditioner's
compressor will have to do, which
should help fuel economy.
A/C
(Air
Conditioning):
Press this
button
to
enable the air conditioner
compressor. The indicator light will
glow when the button is pressed. Press
the button again to turn
off
the air
conditioner compressor.
The air conditioner compressor
operates automatically (and the light
glows) when in the
MAX
setting, or in
the
DEF
(Defrost) setting when the
outside temperature is higher than
about 40°F (4.5"C). Below 40°F (4.5"C),
the light will glow in these settings, but
the compressor will not turn on.
MAX
(Maximum):
Use for maximum
cooling. This setting recirculates much
of the air inside your vehicle
so
it
maximizes fuel economy and your air
conditioner's performance.
VENT:
Use on pleasant days when little
heating or cooling is needed, to direct
outside air into the vehicle.
In
this
setting, the air flow is through the
instrument panel outlets.
B/L (Bi-Level):
Use on cool, but sunny
days. This setting brings in the outside
air, but directs it in two ways. Cool air
is directed to the upper portion of your
body through the instrument panel
outlets, and slightly warmer air is
directed to the lower portion of your
body through the heater ducts and
defroster vents. At times, this
temperature difference may be more
apparent than others.