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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 ªMode
Knob
- Automatic Operationº earlier in this section.
(Vent): This setting directs most of the air through
the instrument panel outlets and a small amount through
the floor outlets.
(Bi-level): This setting delivers air through
the floor outlets as well as the instrument
panel outlets.
(Floor): This setting directs most of the warmed
air through the floor outlets and some air through the
windshield defroster outlets.
(Blend): This setting divides airflow equally
between the floor outlets and the windshield defroster
outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run to
dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging.
(Defrost): This setting directs most air through
the windshield defroster outlets and some through the
floor outlets. The air conditioning compressor may run
to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging. When
using the defrost mode with auto fan speed selected, the
fan speed may be higher than normal.
(Outside air): Press this button, located under
the fan knob, to use outside air. Using outside air will
limit stale air odors and help to prevent excessively
humid interior air (from wet boots or clothing or
maximum passenger loads) from being redirected onto
windows.
Pressing the outside air button will cancel the
recirculation button and AUTO mode of the airflow.
Pressing outside air will return the system to auto mode.
(Recirculation): Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering the vehicle to a very
small amount. This will be helpful to limit odors
entering the vehicle and will assist in reaching comfort
in very hot temperature conditions. Pressing
recirculation will cause the system to recirculate interior
air continuously and may cause the vehicle windows
to fog if the passenger compartment floor is
excessively wet.
