OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Heater controls
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This heater features automatic air flow control which automatically selects the most suitable air flow to control the temperature.
You may use manual controls if you desire your own way of setting.

(a) Controls and functions

The temperature control lever is used to turn on and off the heater and adjujst the temperature of the heated air.
Move the lever toward the FULL HEATING position for high temperature. Moving the lever to the NO HEAT position turns off the heater.
The air intake control button is used to select intake air, either outside air or recirculated air
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR position, the system will take fresh outside air into the unit. For recirculated air, press in the button to the RECIRCULATED AIR position. Pressing the button once again will let the button out in the OUTSIDE AIR position.
The air flow control buttons are used to select the air flow outlets air is delivered from.
See Air flow selection for detailed information.
The fan speed control lever is used to turn on and off the fan and select the fan speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the more air is delivered. Moving the lever to the "OFF" position turns the fan.




(b) Heating

  1. Place the temperature control lever anywhere except the NO HEAT position.
    If heated air is desired at face level, place the lever around the middle.
  2. Leave the air intake control button in the OUTSIDE AIR position.
    If quick circulation of heated air is desired, press in the button.
    For normal use, it is best to leave the button out. Otherwise the windows will fog up more easily.
  3. Press in the "AUTO" button of the air flow control buttons.
    If heated air is desired at face level, press in the BI-LEVEL button.
    For detailed information on air flow control including other settings, see Air flow selection.
  4. Move the fan speed control lever anywhere except the "OFF" position.




(c) Ventilation

  1. Place the temperature control lever at the NO HEAT position.
  2. Leave the air intake control button in the OUTSIDE AIR position.
  3. Press in the "AUTO" button of the air flow control buttons.
    For detailed information on air flow control including other settings see Air flow selection.
  4. Move the fan speed control lever anywhere except the "OFF" position.




(d) Windshield defogging and defrosting

  1. Place the temperature control lever at the FULL HEATING position.
  2. Press in the WINDSHIELD button of the air flow control buttons.
    For detailed information on air flow control see Air flow selection.
  3. Move the fan speed control lever to the "HI" position.




(e) Air flow selection

AUTO button
This selects the air flow outlets automatically according to the temperature setting.
FACE button
This button directs the air flow to face level.
BI-LEVEL button
This button directs the air flow to face level and the floor. Except in ventilation, the air to the floor is slightly warmer than that to face level.
FLOOR button
This button directs the air flow mostly to the floor and face level. During heating, heated air is delivered to the floor, and unheated air is delivered to the face level.
WINDSHIELD button
This button directs the air flow mostly to the windshield, front side windows and face level. During heating, heated air is delivered to the windshield and front side windows, and unheated air is delivered to face level. As the button is pressed in, the air intake control button will come out to the "OUTSIDE AIR" position.




(f) Operating tips

  • Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or other obstructions.
  • If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the dashboard vents. See Dashboard vents
  • 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 button be set to the "OUTSIDE AIR" position and the fan sped control lever anywhere except the "OFF" position.
  • If following another vehicle on a dusty road, or driving in windy and dusty conditions, it is recommended that the air intake control button be temperarily pressed in, which will close off the outside passage and prevent outside air and dust from entering the vehicle interior.