Hyundai Elantra (2023 year). Manual in english — page 8

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Mode selection

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Convenience Features

Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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Most of the air flow is directed to the

The mode selection knob controls the

windshield with a small amount of air

direction of the air flow through the

directed to the side window defrosters.

ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor,

dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five

symbols are used to represent Face, Bi-

Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost air

position.

Face-Level (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face. Additionally, each outlet

can be controlled to direct the air

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discharged from the outlet.

MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

inside of the vehicle faster. Air flow is

directed toward the upper body and

face.

Air flow is directed towards the face and

the floor.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

the recirculated air position cannot be

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

selected. Turn the fan speed mode to

adjust.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air

being directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

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Instrument panel vents

Air intake control

„ Type A

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„ Type B

Instrument panel vents

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.

To close the vent, push the air vent

lever in the opposite direction of the

passenger. To open the vent, push the

air vent lever in the same direction of the

passenger.

Temperature control

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The air intake control button is used to

select either Fresh mode (outside air) or

Recirculation mode (cabin air).

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The temperature will increase by turning

the knob to the right.

The temperature will decrease by turning

the knob to the left.

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Convenience Features

Recirculation mode

WARNING

When Recirculation mode

ś

Continued use of the climate control

is selected, air from the

system operation in Recirculation

passenger compartment will

mode for a prolonged period of

be recirculated through the

time may cause drowsiness to the

system and heated or cooled

occupants in the cabin. This may lead

according to the function

to loss of vehicle control which may

selected.

lead to an accident.

ś

Continued use of the climate control

Fresh mode

system operation in Recirculation

„ Type A

When Fresh mode is

mode with the A/C OFF may allow

selected, air enters the

humidity to increase inside the

vehicle from outside and is

cabin. This may cause condensation

heated or cooled according

to accumulate on the windshield and

to the function selected.

obscure visibility.

„ Type B

ś

Do not sleep in your vehicle or

remain parked in your vehicle with

the windows up and either the

heater or the air conditioning ON for

prolonged periods of time. Doing so

may increase the levels of carbon

dioxide in the cabin which may lead

Information

to serious injury or death.

Operating the system primarily in Fresh

mode is recommended. Use Recirculation

mode temporarily only when needed.

Prolonged operation of the heater in

Recirculation mode and without the A/C

ON can cause fogging of the windshield.

In addition, prolonged use of the A/C

ON in Recirculation mode may result in

excessively dry, dehumidified air in the

cabin and may promote formation of

musty vent odor due to stagnant air.

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Fan speed control

Air conditioning (if equipped)

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Turn the knob to the right to increase

Press the A/C button to turn the air

the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob

conditioning system on (indicator light

to the left to decrease fan speed and

will illuminate). Press the button again to

airflow.

turn the air conditioning system off.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

“0” position turns off the fan.

NOTICE

Operating the fan speed when the

ignition switch is in the ON position

could cause the battery to discharge.

Operate the fan speed when the engine

is running.

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Convenience Features

System Maintenance

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

Cabin air filter

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning

is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the

performance of the air conditioning

system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

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It is important that the correct type and

[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air

[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower

amount of oil and refrigerant are used.

Otherwise, damage to the compressor

[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core

and abnormal system operation may

The cabin air filter is installed behind

occur. To prevent damage, the air

the glove box. It filters the dust or other

conditioning system in your vehicle

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

should only be serviced by trained and

the heating and air conditioning system.

certified technicians.

Have the cabin air filter replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

NOTICE

the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions such

ś The refrigerant system should only

as dusty or rough roads, more frequent

be serviced by trained and certified

cabin air filter inspections and changes

technicians to insure proper and safe

are required.

operation.

If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,

ś The refrigerant system should be

the system should be checked at an

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

ś The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be repaired

or replaced with one removed from

Information

a used or salvaged vehicle and new

ś Replace the filter according to the

replacement MAC evaporators shall

Maintenance Schedule.

be certified (and labeled) as meeting

SAE Standard J2842.

ś If the car is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty, rough

roads, more frequent cabin air filter

inspections and changes are required.

ś When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, have the system be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Since the refrigerant is

mildly flammable and

operated at high pressure,

the air conditioning system

should only be serviced

by trained and certified

technicians. It is important

that the correct type

and amount of oil and

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refrigerant are used.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

All refrigerants should be reclaimed

You can find out which air conditioning

with proper equipment.

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

Venting refrigerants directly to the

the label located inside of the hood.

atmosphere is harmful to individuals

and environment. Failure to heed these

„ Example

warnings can lead to serious injuries.

OHYK059001

Each symbols and specification on

the air conditioning refrigerant label is

represented as below:

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of Compressor lubricant

4. Caution

5. Flammable refrigerant

6. To require registered technician to

service air conditioning system

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Convenience Features

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1. Driver’s temperature control knob

2. Passenger’s temperature control knob

3. AUTO (automatic control) button

4. SYNC button

5. OFF button

6. Front windshield defroster button

7. Air conditioning button

8. Air intake control button

9. Rear window defroster button

10.Fan speed control button

11. Mode selection button

12. Climate control information screen

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Automatic Heating and Air

When you select the temperature to HI

or LO in AUTO mode, the fan speed is set

Conditioning

to ‘HIGH’.

„ Driver’s seat

„ Passenger’s seat

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1. Press the AUTO button

2. Turn the temperature control knob

The modes, fan speeds, air intake and

to set the desired temperature. If

air-conditioning will be controlled

the temperature is set to the lowest

automatically according to the

setting (Lo), the air conditioning

temperature setting you select.

system will operate continuously.

ś

To turn the automatic operation off,

select any button of the following:

- Mode selection button

- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time

to deselect the front windshield

defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign

will illuminate on the information

screen once again.)

- Fan speed control toggle switch

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The selected function will be

controlled manually while other

You can control the blower strength in

functions operate automatically.

three stages by pushing the AUTO button

during automatic operation.

ś

For your convenience and overall

system efficiency, use the AUTO

- HIGH : Provide rapid air conditioning

button and set the temperature to

and heating with strong blower

72°F (22°C).

- MEDIUM : Provide air conditioning

and heating with medium strength

blower

- LOW : Is suitable for drivers that prefer

lower air speeds

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Convenience Features

Manual Heating and Air

Conditioning

The heating and cooling system can be

controlled manually by pushing buttons

other than the AUTO button. In this case,

the system works sequentially according

to the order of buttons selected. When

pressing any button except the AUTO

button while using automatic operation,

the functions not selected will be

controlled automatically.

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1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

Information

To improve the effectiveness of

Never place anything near the sensor to

heating and cooling, select the mode

ensure better control of the heating and

according to the following:

cooling system.

- Heating:

- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to fresh

mode.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the

air conditioning system on.

7. Press the AUTO button in order to

convert to full automatic control of

the system.

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Mode selection

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Convenience Features

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Air flow is directed towards the face and

the floor.

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air

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being directed to the windshield and side

The mode selection toggle switch

window defrosters.

controls the direction of the air flow

through the ventilation system.

Floor & Defrost (A, C, D, E)

The air flow outlet direction is cycled as

follows:

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

Face-level (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face. Additionally, each outlet

can be controlled to direct the air

discharged from the outlet.

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Temperature control

„ Driver’s seat

„ Passenger’s seat

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Defrost-Level (A, D)

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Most of the air flow is directed to the

The temperature will increase by turning

windshield with a small amount of air

the knob to the right.

directed to the side window defrosters.

The temperature will decrease by turning

the knob to the left.

The temperature will increase or

decrease by 1°F (0.5°C) for each

incremental location. When set to the

lowest temperature setting, the air

conditioning will operate continuously.

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Instrument panel vents

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.

To close the vent, push the air vent

lever in the opposite direction of the

passenger. To open the vent, push the

air vent lever in the same direction of the

passenger.

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Convenience Features

Temperature conversion

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, the temperature mode

display will reset to Centigrade.

To change the temperature unit from °C

to °F or °F to °C :

- Automatic climate control system

Press the AUTO button for 3 seconds

while pressing the OFF button.

- Instrument clusterAutomatic climate

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control system

Adjusting the driver and passenger side

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temperature equally

Temperature Unit.

ś Press the “SYNC” button to adjust

The temperature unit on both the

the driver and passenger side

cluster LCD display and the climate

temperature equally.

control screen will change.

ś The passenger side temperature will

be set to the same temperature as the

Air intake control

driver side temperature.

Recirculated air position

ś Turn the driver side temperature

With the recirculated air

control knob. The driver and

position selected, air from the

passenger side temperature will be

passenger compartment will

adjusted equally.

be drawn through the heating

ś If you rotate the passenger’s

system and heated or cooled

temperature control knob, the SYNC

according to the function

button is off and the passenger

selected.

side temperature can be operated

individually.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air

Adjusting the driver and passenger side

position selected, air enters

temperature individually

the vehicle from outside and

Press the “SYNC” button again to

is heated or cooled according

adjust the driver and passenger side

to the function selected.

temperature individually. The button

indicator will turn off.

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Fan speed control

Information

Operating the system primarily in Fresh

mode is recommended. Use Recirculation

mode temporarily only when needed.

Prolonged operation of the heater in

Recirculation mode and without the A/C

ON can cause fogging of the windshield.

In addition, prolonged use of the A/C

ON in Recirculation mode may result in

excessively dry, dehumidified air in the

cabin and may promote formation of

musty vent odor due to stagnant air.

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The fan speed can be set to the desired

WARNING

speed by using the fan speed control

toggle switch.

ś

Continued use of the climate control

system operation in Recirculation

More air is delivered with higher fan

speeds.

mode for a prolonged period of

time may cause drowsiness to the

Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.

occupants in the cabin. This may lead

to loss of vehicle control which may

NOTICE

lead to an accident.

Operating the fan speed when the

ś

Continued use of the climate control

ignition switch is in the ON position

system operation in Recirculation

could cause the battery to discharge.

mode with the A/C OFF may allow

Operate the fan speed when the engine

humidity to increase inside the cabin.

is running.

This may cause condensation to

accumulate on the windshield and

obscure visibility.

ś

Do not sleep in your vehicle or

remain parked in your vehicle with

the windows up and either the

heater or the air conditioning ON for

prolonged periods of time. Doing so

may increase the levels of carbon

dioxide in the cabin which may lead

to serious injury or death.

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Convenience Features

Air conditioning

System Operation

Ventilation

1. Select the Face Level

mode.

2. Set the air intake control to fresh

mode.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

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1. Select the Floor Level

mode.

Push the A/C button to manually turn

2. Set the air intake control to fresh

the air conditioning system on (indicator

mode.

light will illuminate).

3. Set the temperature control to the

Push the button again to turn the air

desired position.

conditioning system off.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

OFF mode

5. If desired, turn the air conditioning ON

with the temperature control knob set

to heat in order to dehumidify the air

before it enters into the cabin.

If the windshield fogs up, select the Front

& Deforst

mode or press the Front

Defrost

mode.

Operation Tips

ś To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes

from entering the vehicle through the

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ventilation system, temporarily set the

Push the OFF button of the front to

air intake control to the recirculation

turn off the air climate control system.

mode. Be sure to return the control

However, you can still operate the mode

to fresh mode position when the

and air intake buttons as long as the

irritation has passed to keep fresh air

ignition switch is in the ON position.

in the vehicle. This will help keep the

driver alert and comfortable.

ś To help prevent interior fog on the

windshield, set the air intake control

to fresh mode and fan speed to

the desired position, turn on the

air conditioning system, and adjust

the temperature control to desired

temperature.

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Convenience Features

System Maintenance

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

Cabin air filter

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning

is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the

performance of the air conditioning

system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

OIK047401L

It is important that the correct type and

[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air

[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower

amount of oil and refrigerant are used.

Otherwise, damage to the compressor

[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core

and abnormal system operation may

The cabin air filter is installed behind

occur. To prevent damage, the air

the glove box. It filters the dust or other

conditioning system in your vehicle

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

should only be serviced by trained and

the heating and air conditioning system.

certified technicians.

Have the cabin air filter replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

NOTICE

the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions such

ś The refrigerant system should only

as dusty or rough roads, more frequent

be serviced by trained and certified

cabin air filter inspections and changes

technicians to insure proper and safe

are required.

operation.

If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,

ś The refrigerant system should be

the system should be checked at an

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

ś The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be repaired

or replaced with one removed from

Information

a used or salvaged vehicle and new

ś Replace the filter according to the

replacement MAC evaporators shall

Maintenance Schedule.

be certified (and labeled) as meeting

SAE Standard J2842.

ś If the car is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty, rough

roads, more frequent cabin air filter

inspections and changes are required.

ś When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, have the system be checked

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

Since the refrigerant is

mildly flammable and

operated at high pressure,

the air conditioning system

should only be serviced

by trained and certified

technicians. It is important

that the correct type

and amount of oil and

ODN8A079026

refrigerant are used.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

All refrigerants should be reclaimed

You can find out which air conditioning

with proper equipment.

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

Venting refrigerants directly to the

the label located inside of the hood.

atmosphere is harmful to individuals

and environment. Failure to heed these

„ Example

warnings can lead to serious injuries.

OHYK059001

Each symbols and specification on

the air conditioning refrigerant label is

represented as below:

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of Compressor lubricant

4. Caution

5. Flammable refrigerant

6. To require registered technician to

service air conditioning system

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Convenience Features

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

Manual Climate Control System

WARNING

To defog inside windshield

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. In this case,

set the mode selection knob or button

to the position and fan speed control

knob or button to lower speed.

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ś For maximum defrost performance,

set the temperature control knob

[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B

to the highest temperature setting

1. Select any fan speed except “0”

(rotated all the way to the right) and

position.

the fan speed control to the highest

2. Select the desired temperature.

setting.

3. Select the

or

position.

ś If warm air to the floor is desired while

defrosting or defogging, set the mode

4. Fresh mode air will be selected

to the floor-defrost position.

automatically. Additionally, the

air conditioning (if equipped) will

ś Before driving, clear all snow and ice

automatically operate if the mode is

from the windshield, rear window,

selected to the

position.

side view mirrors, and all side

windows.

If the air conditioning and fresh mode

are not selected automatically, press the

ś Clear all snow and ice from the

corresponding button manually.

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill

to improve heater and defroster

efficiency and to reduce the

probability of fogging up inside of the

windshield.

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To defrost outside windshield

Automatic Climate Control

System

To defog inside windshield

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[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B

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1. Set the fan speed to the highest

setting (knob rotated all the way to

1. Select desired fan speed.

the right).

2. Select desired temperature.

2. Set the temperature control to the

3. Press the defroster button (

).

highest temperature setting.

4. The air-conditioning will turn on

3. Select the

position.

according to the detected ambient

4. Fresh mode air and air conditioning

temperature, fresh mode and

(if equipped) will be selected

higher fan speed will be selected

automatically.

automatically.

If the air-conditioning, fresh mode

and higher fan speed are not selected

automatically, adjust the corresponding

button or knob manually.

If the

position is selected, lower fan

speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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Convenience Features

To defrost outside windshield

Defogging Logic (if equipped)

To help reduce the probability of fogging

up the inside of the windshield, the air

intake or air conditioning are controlled

automatically according to certain

conditions such as

or

position. To

cancel or return the defogging logic, do

the following

Manual climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

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2. Select defroster mode (

).

1. Set fan speed to the highest position.

3. Press the air intake control button at

2. Set temperature to the extreme hot

least 5 times within 3 seconds. The

(HI) position.

process should be completed within

3. Press the defroster button (

).

10 seconds after the defroster mode (

4. The air-conditioning will turn on

) is selected.

according to the detected ambient

The LED indicator on the air intake

temperature and fresh mode will be

button will blink 3 times to indicate that

selected automatically.

the defogging logic has been disabled.

If the

position is selected, lower fan

Repeat the steps again to re-enable the

speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

defogging logic.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog logic

status.

Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Press the defroster button (

).

3. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake

control button at least 5 times within

3 seconds.

The automatic climate control

information screen will blink 3 times to

indicate that the defogging logic has

been disabled.

Repeat the steps again to re-enable the

defogging logic.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog logic

status.

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Auto Defogging System (only

To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging

System

for automatic climate control

system, if equipped)

Press the front windshield defroster

button for 3 seconds when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

When the Auto Defogging System is

canceled, defrost button indicator will

blink 3 times.

When the Auto Defogging System is

reset, defrost button indicator will blink 6

times without a signal.

Information

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ś When the air conditioning is turned

on by Auto defogging system, if you

Auto defogging helps reduce the

try to turn off the air conditioning, the

possibility of fogging up the inside of the

indicator will blink 3 times and the air

windshield by automatically sensing the

conditioning will not be turned off.

moisture on inside the windshield.

ś To maintain the effectiveness and

The auto defogging system operates

efficiency of the Auto Defogging

when the heater or air conditioning is on.

System, do not select Recirculation

When the Auto Defogging

mode while the system is operating.

System operates, the indicator

ś When the Auto Defogging System is

will illuminate.

operating, the fan speed adjustment

If a high amount of humidity is detected

knob, the temperature adjustment

in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging

knob, and the air intake control button

System will be enabled.

are all disabled.

The following steps will be performed

NOTICE

automatically:

Do not remove the sensor cover located

Step 1) The A/C button will turn ON.

on the upper end of the driver side

Step 2) The air intake control will change

windshield glass.

to Fresh mode under low outside

Damage to system parts could occur

temperature.

and may not be covered by your vehicle

Step 3) The mode will be changed to

warranty.

defrost to direct airflow to the

windshield.

Step 4) The fan speed will be increased.

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Convenience Features

Defroster

Information

ś If there is heavy accumulation of snow

NOTICE

on the rear window, brush it off before

To prevent damage to the conductors

operating the rear defroster.

bonded to the inside surface of the rear

ś The rear window defroster

window, never use sharp instruments or

automatically turns off after

window cleaners containing abrasives

approximately 20 minutes or when the

to clean the window.

ignition switch is in the LOCK/OFF

position.

Information

Outside mirror defroster (if

If you want to defrost and defog the

equipped)

front windshield, refer to “Windshield

If your vehicle is equipped with the

Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.

outside mirror defrosters, they will

operate at the same time you turn on the

Rear window defroster

rear window defroster.

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The defroster heats the window to

remove frost, fog and thin ice from the

interior and exterior of the rear window,

while engine is running.

ś To activate the rear window defroster,

press the rear window defroster

button located in the center facia

switch panel. The indicator on the rear

window defroster button illuminates

when the defroster is ON.

ś To turn off the defroster, press the rear

window defroster button again.

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Convenience Features

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Center Console Storage

WARNING

Never store cigarette lighters, propane

cylinders, or other flammable/explosive

materials in the vehicle. These items

may catch fire and/or explode if the

vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures

for extended periods.

WARNING

ALWAYS keep the storage compartment

covers closed securely while driving.

Items inside your vehicle are moving as

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fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop

To open:

or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the

Grab and hold the latch on the armrest

items may fly out of the compartment

then lift the lid.

and may cause an injury if they strike

the driver or a passenger.

Glove Box

NOTICE

To avoid possible theft, do not leave

valuables in the storage compartments.

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To open:

Pull the lever (1).

WARNING

ALWAYS close the glove box door after

use.

An open glove box door can cause

serious injury to the passenger in an

accident, even if the passenger is

wearing a seat belt.

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INTERIOR FEATURES

Cup Holder (if equipped)

WARNING

Front

ś Avoid abrupt starting and braking

when the cup holder is in use to

prevent spilling your drink. If hot

liquid spills, you could be burned.

Such a burn to the driver could cause

loss of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

ś Do not place uncovered or unsecured

cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup

holder containing hot liquid while

the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may

result in the event of a sudden stop

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or collision.

ś Only use soft cups in the cup holders.

Rear

Hard objects can injure you in an

accident.

WARNING

Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun

light and do not put them in a hot

vehicle. It may explode.

NOTICE

ś Keep your drinks sealed while driving

to prevent spilling your drink. If liquid

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spills, it may get into the vehicle’s

Cups or small beverages cups may be

electrical/electronic system and

placed in the cup holders.

damage electrical/electronic parts.

ś When cleaning spilled liquids do not

use hot air to blow out or dry the cup

holder. This may damage the interior.

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Convenience Features

Sunvisor

Power Outlet

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To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.

The power outlet is designed to provide

power for mobile telephones or other

To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull

devices designed to operate with vehicle

it downward, unsnap it from the bracket

electrical systems. The devices should

(1) and swing it to the side (2).

draw less than 180 W with the engine

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the

running.

sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).

Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward

(4, if equipped) as needed.

WARNING

Use the ticket holder (5) to hold tickets.

Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place

your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)

Close the vanity mirror cover securely

into a power outlet or touch the power

and return the sunvisor to its original

outlet with a wet hand.

position after use.

NOTICE

Close the vanity mirror cover securely

and return the sunvisor to its original

position after use.

WARNING

For your safety, do not block your view

when using the sunvisor.

NOTICE

Do not put several tickets in the ticket

holder at one time. This could cause

damage to the ticket holder.

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