Control Panel

CONTROL PANEL

- The control panel is incorporated into the center panel. To improve the appearance of the interior, the panel is integrated with the audio panel except for models with some audio equipment variations.
- A rear window defogger switch is located in the control panel.

MODELS WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING




- The control panel uses three large-diameter, dial type switches for easy operation and good visual recognition.




1. Air flow control dial:
This switch allows selecting any of the five air flow modes.




2. Fan speed control dial:
This switch allows turning on/off the blower and selecting any of the four blower speeds.
3. Temperature control dial:
This switch allows step-less adjusting of the temperature of air delivered through ventilators.
4. Rear window defogger switch:
This switch activates the rear defogger. When the switch is left on, a timer keeps the defogger activated for 15 minutes and then turns it off automatically.
5. FRESH/RECIRC switch:
This switch allows selecting either cabin-air-recirculation or fresh-air-introduction.
6. Air conditioning switch:
This switch turns on or off the air conditioning compressor.

MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
- A motor driven actuator is used for air outlet switching, driver and passenger side temperature control, and FRESH/RECIRC switching.
- A large sized LCD panel which excels in visibility is used for the control panel.




- To eliminate errors due to heat, the cabin temperature sensor is moved from the control panel to the console side panel.
1. Fan speed control switch:
In automatic air conditioning mode, the system controls the blower speed automatically in accordance with sensor signals.
In manual air conditioning mode, this switch allows selecting any of the six blower speeds.




2. Air flow control switch:
This switch allows selecting any of the four air flow modes.

3. FRESH/RECIRC switch:
This switch allows selecting either cabin-air-recirculation or fresh-air-introduction.
4. A/C switch:
This switch turns on or off the air conditioning compressor.
5. Rear window defogger switch:
This switch activates the rear defogger. When the switch is left on, a timer keeps the defogger activated for 15 minutes and then turns it off automatically.
6. Temperature control dial (left: driver's seat, right: passenger's seat):
By turning the left or right dial the temperature of air delivered through ventilators can be adjusted individually at the driver's side and passenger's side. When the dial is turned clockwise the temperature setting rises, and when the dial is turned counterclockwise the setting becomes lower. Temperature setting can be changed in a range between 18 and 32 degrees C in 0.5 degrees C steps.
7. Defroster switch:
When this switch is turned ON the system enters the defroster mode.
8. OFF switch:
All functions are disabled.
9. AUTO switch:
When this switch is turned ON the system enters auto air conditioning mode and automatically controls the blower fan speed, air outlet, fresh/recirculation switching, and compressor operation.