If you do not use the air conditioner for a long period, such as during winter, it may not give the best performance when you start using it again. To help maintain optimum performance and durability of your air conditioner, it needs to be run periodically.
Operate the air conditioner at least once a month for one minute with the engine idling. This circulates the refrigerant and oil and helps protect the internal components.
Starting the Engine
Before Starting the Engine
1) Make sure the parking brake is set fully.
2) Manual Transaxle – Shift into “N” (Neutral)
and depress the clutch pedal all
the way to the floor.
Hold the clutch ...
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
Using the 2WD/i-AWD (intelligent All Wheel Drive) Switch (if equipped)
This i-AWD system enables you to select
the driving mode according to the driving
conditions by operating the 2WD/i-AWD
swi ...
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter
The purpose of the catalytic converter is to
minimize the amount of harmful pollutants
in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of leaded
fuel in vehicles equipped with catalytic
co ...