To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs most of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, with a very small amount of air
directed to the ¯oor outlets.
%(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately half of
the air to the instrument panel outlets, and then
directs most of the remaining air to the ¯oor outlets.
Some air may be directed toward the windshield. Cooler
air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to
the ¯oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
¯oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
The MODE button can also be used to select the defog
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
9(Fan):Press the button with the fan symbol to
manually increase or decrease the fan speed. Keep
pressing the up or down arrow on this switch until the
desired fan speed appears on the display.Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the digital
display. The fan graphics with the fan speed bars will be
shown. To increase the fan speed so that more air
¯ows into the vehicle, press the up arrow on the
fan switch. To decrease the fan speed and air¯ow,
press the down arrow. The AUTO button must be
pressed to return to the automatic fan control.
:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn the
outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on,
outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. When
the button is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that it is activated.
The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but
cannot be used with the recirculation mode.
When in the AUTO mode, the system automatically
selects outside air instead of recirculation, as required,
to control the temperature in the vehicle. By pressing
outside air, the system will lock into the outside air
mode. Any adjustment to the air intake must then be
made manually. Outside air should be used when trying
to defrost or defog windows to help reduce moisture
inside of the vehicle.
If you are in city traffic, your vehicle is stopped and
idling, or the weather is hot, the system may switch from
the outside air mode to the recirculation mode. To
prevent the air inside of your vehicle from becoming
stale, be sure to return to the outside air mode
periodically.
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