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A. Air Vents E. Audio System J. Rear Liftgate Release
B. Instrument Cluster E Auxiliary Power Outlets K. Rear Window Washermiper
C. Electronic Transfer Case G. Rear Window Defogger L. Brake Release
(If Equipped)
H. Comfort Controls M. Fog Lamps
D. Glove Box I. Ashtray N. Lamp Controls
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Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re
going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and
many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Standard Cluster
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system
checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells
you if there is an electrical problem. The
system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag
module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in
the Index.
This light will come
on
when you start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds. Then the light
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
Charging System Indicator Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes on when
you are driving, your air bag
system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when
you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed
so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem. The
charging system light
will
come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition,
but the engine is not
running, as
a check to
show
you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running.
If it stays
on, or comes on while
you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is
on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
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With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle.
Standard Climate Control System
I' II
Fan Control
The knob on the left side of the heating system control
panel controls the fan speed.
To increase airflow, move
the
knob to the right. To decrease airflow, move it to
the left.
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
relative temperature
of the air flowing into the passenger
area
of your vehicle. Move the knob to the right toward
the red area for warmer air. Move the
knob to the left
toward the blue area for cooler air.
Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
OFF: This setting turns the system off. Some outside air
will still enter the vehicle whenever the vehicle is
moving forward.
MAX A/C: This setting provides maximum cooling
with the least amount of work. MAX A/C recirculates
much
of the air inside your vehicle so it cools quickly.
This setting directs most of the air through the
instrument panel vents and
a small amount through the
floor vents.
A/C: This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and
directs most of the air through the instrument panel
vents and
a small amount through the floor vents.
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+fl BI-LEVEL A/C: This setting cools the air
entering your vehicle and directs it through the heater
floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
fl VENT This setting directs most of the air through
the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through
the floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not
working when VENT
is selected.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some air
through the windshield defroster outlets.
+’ BLEND: Airflow is divided equally between the
heater floor outlet and the windshield defroster outlets.
DEFROST: This setting directs most air through
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the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
heater (floor) outlets.
Electronic Climate Control System
(-- Equipped)
Fan Control
The knob on the left side of the electronic climate control
panel controls the fan speed. To manually increase airflow, move the knob to the right.
To manually decrease aifflow,
move it
to the left.
OFF: If the knob is in OFF, outside air will still enter
the vehicle, and will be directed based
on the position of
the mode knob.
AUTO: If the knob is in AUTO, the fan speed will vary
as the system maintains the selected temperature.
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The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the
desired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob will
allow
you to adjust the interior air temperature
independently
of the function knob setting. Move the
knob to the right toward
82 for warmer air. Move the
knob to the left toward 66 for cooler air.
Full Hot: If you turn the temperature knob past 82°F
(28”C), the system will go into the
“full hot” mode. The
system will remain at that maximum heating setting and
the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is set to. If
the fan is in AUTO, it will run at
full speed.
Full Cold: If you turn the temperature knob past 66°F
(1 9”C), the system will go into the “full cold” mode.
The system will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is set to. \
If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at
full speed.
Choosing either maximum setting will
not cause the
system to heat or cool any faster. The right knob
on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery. When the system is
set for automatic operation, sensors will control the air
delivery mode. Air will come primarily from the floor or
instrument panel outlets, with some air directed to the
windshield
to prevent fogging.
When the system is
in AUTO mode, the air conditioning
light
will turn on, and the recirculation and outside air
lights turn off. With the system in full auto control (both
the fan and mode knobs in AUTO), you still have the ability to override any function. However, continually
overriding the outside air or the A/C compressor will
limit the ability of the system
to cool the
vehicle quickly.
If
you push a button for a function which is not
available,
the light next to that button will flash three
times
to alert you that it’s not available.
To find your comfort zone, start with the
74°F (23°C)
setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to
adjust the temperature
if necessary.
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compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed out the floor
outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow will adjust between the
instrument panel air outlets and floor outlets. On bright
sunny days in cool weather, the airflow may come out of
the air conditioning and floor outlets (bi-level mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on the outside air
temperature, engine coolant temperature or the time
since the engine was last started. As the coolant warms
up, the blower fan speed will gradually increase and air
will flow from the heater outlets, with some airflow to
the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If your vehicle
is sitting out on a warm day and you
have the fan set
on AUTO, the air will first flow out of
the floor air outlets for a few seconds. That is normal.
This
is to expel hot air from the air outlets. As the air is
cooled, the airflow will move through the air
conditioning outlets. Be careful
not to put anything over the solar sensor
located around the center of the instrument panel.
This sensor is used by the automatic system to
regulate temperature.
Mode Knob - Manual Operation
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
You can choose to set the climate control system
operations yourself, or let the system work for
you
by placing the system in AUTO mode. See “Mode
Knob
- Automatic Operation” earlier in this section.
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fl PANEL: This setting directs most of the air
through the instrument panel outlets and a small amount
through the floor outlets.
+H BI-LEVEL: Air is delivered through the heater
floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets.
+’ HEATER: This setting directs most of the
warmed air through the heater floor outlets and some
air through the windshield defroster outlets.
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On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle
to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX A/C
with the temperature knob turned to the left. This setting
should be used to keep odors and/or dust from entering
the vehicle. For normal cooling
on hot days, use A/C
with the temperature knob turned to the left.
On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Climate
Control system, this same performance can be achieved
as long as the A/C is enabled and the outside air button
is not active.
Heating
On cool but sunny days, use BI-LEVEL A/C to deliver
warm air to the
floor and cooler air to the instrument
panel outlets.
When the air conditioner is on, you may sometimes
notice slight changes in your vehicle’s engine speed and
power. This is normal because the system is designed
to cycle the compressor on and off to keep the
desired temperature.
The heater works best if you keep your windows closed
while using it. On cold days,
use HEATER with the
temperature knob turned
to the right. BLEND is useful
in cool weather when
you have fog or ice on the
windshield or side windows.
If you use the optional engine coolant heater before starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use
VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Airflow is through the instrument
panel outlets.
Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to
the inside
of your vehicle when it is moving. When the
vehicle is
not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through by selecting any mode and any fan speed.
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