Windshield defrosting and defogging

Manual climate control system


Manual climate control system To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Select the or position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected.

To reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake control is set to the outside (fresh) air position automatically and the air conditioning will automatically operate if the mode is selected to the or position.

If you don't want the air conditioning and the outside (fresh) air position, press the corresponding button to cancel the operation.

To defrost outside windshield


To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4” position.

2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.

3. Select the position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected.

To reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake control is set to the outside (fresh) air position automatically and the air conditioning will automatically operate if the mode is selected to the or position.

If you don't want the air conditioning and the outside (fresh) air position, press the corresponding button to cancel the operation.

CAUTION
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 to the position and fan speed control knob to the lower speed.

• For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed.

• 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, outside rear 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 inside of the windshield.

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