Contents: Air conditioner switch ⇓ Using the air conditioner ⇓ Dehumidification of air in the cabin ⇓ Tips for use ⇓
Air conditioner switch
The air conditioner is turned on by pressing the "A/C" ("Air Conditioner") switch on the climate control panel.
Using the air conditioner
To cool the air with an air conditioner:
Close the side ventilation vents to stop the flow of outside air.
Turn on the fan by turning the speed switch.
Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the "A/C" switch. The control lamp built into the switch should light up.
Turn on the outside air intake (
).
Set the air temperature control knob to the "Cold" position. (The extreme "Cold" position provides the strongest cooling of the air. The degree of cooling can be reduced by turning the knob in the direction of the "Warm" position).
Use the fan speed switch to set the desired amount of air supplied to the passenger compartment. To speed up the cooling of the air, set one of the high fan speeds or temporarily turn on the air recirculation mode (
) air intake switch.
Dehumidification of air in the cabin
To dehumidify the air in the cabin:
Turn on the fan using the speed switch.
Turn on the air conditioner. At this point, the control lamp built into the air conditioner switch should light up.
Turn on the outside air intake (
).
Set the air distribution switch to the "Towards the face" position (
).
Set the desired fan speed.
To dry the air faster, turn on one of the high fan speeds.
Set the desired temperature of the air supplied to the passenger compartment.
Tips for use
If the interior of the car is very hot when you get into it, release the hot air by lowering the door windows.
When the air conditioner is running, do not lower the door windows to prevent hot air from entering the car.
At low speeds, for example in heavy traffic, engage lower gears to increase engine speed, and therefore the air conditioning compressor.
When driving on steep, long climbs, turn off the air conditioner to prevent the engine from overheating.
In winter or when there is no need to use the air conditioner constantly, turn on the air conditioner for a few minutes every month. This will ensure that the oil circulates to keep the system running smoothly.