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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
LC150_OM_OM60R93E_(GE)
Power heater
On/off
The power heater turns on about
30 seconds after you press the
switch and it takes about another
55 seconds to warm up.
■ Power heater can be operated when
● The engine is running.
● The outside temperature is low.
● The engine coolant temperature is low.
■ Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
● When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a slight
odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located under
the floor.
● When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
● When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off completely.
■ After the heater is off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
■ When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned off. Turning the engine off turns the power heater
off.
: If equipped
This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.