Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Air Selector Lever
Air selector lever has 5 positions. Each position controls where air will be discharged. With lever in ventilation position, cooled air or normal air is discharged from center and side registers of instrument panel.
With air selector lever in bi-level position and A/C switch in OFF position, heated air is discharged from floor vents and fresh unheated air is discharged from center and side registers. See Figure .
In heater position, most of the heated air or dehumidified heated air is discharged from floor vents. In heater and defrost position, air is discharged to floor, defroster and side window defroster registers. In defrost position, most air is directed to windshield.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.