Control Operation

Display Screen

The operation status of the system is displayed on the screen.

Fig 1: Screen Display - Audio OFF

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Preset Switch

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Switch, Fan Switch, MODE Switch And AUTO Switch

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MODE Switch

The air discharge outlets is controlled with this switch.

Temperature Control Dial (Potentio Temperature Control) (Driver Side)

The set temperature is increased or decreased with this dial.

Temperature Control Dial (Potentio Temperature Control) (Passenger Side)

AUTO Switch

The compressor, intake doors, air mix doors, mode doors and blower speed are automatically controlled so that the in-vehicle temperature will reach, and be maintained at the set temperature selected by the operator.
When pressing AUTO switch, air inlet, air outlet, fan speed, and discharge air temperature are automatically controlled.

Defroster (DEF) Switch

Mode doors are set to the defrost position with this switch. Also, intake doors are set to the outside air position, and compressor turns ON.

A/C Switch

Compressor is ON or OFF with this switch.

Pressing the A/C switch when the A/C switch is ON turns OFF the A/C switch and compressor.

FAN Switches

The blower speed is manually controlled with this switch. Seven speeds are available for manual control (as shown on the display screen).

OFF Switch

Compressor and blower are OFF, air inlet is set to FRE, and mode position is set to foot position.

Rear Window Defogger Switch

When indicator is ON, rear window is defogged.

Intake Switch

When AUTO switch is pressed, AUTO INTAKE indicator and REC indicator turns ON, and air inlet is automatic control.
When intake switch is pressed, AUTO INTAKE indicator and REC indicator turns OFF, and air inlet is fixed to FRE.
When intake switch is pressed again, REC indicator turns ON, and air inlet is fixed to REC.
Then auto intake mode is entered, inlet status is displayed by REC indicator even during automatic controlled.
When REC indicator is turned OFF, shifting mode position to D/F or DEF or when compressor is turned from ON to OFF, intake mode position is fixed to FRE mode. REC mode can be re-entered by pressing intake switch again, and then compressor is turned ON. (Except D/F or DEF position)

DUAL Switch

When the DUAL switch indicator is ON, the driver side and passenger side, temperature can each be set independently.
When the DUAL switch indicator is OFF, the driver side outlet and setting temperature is applied to both sides.