SUNROOF
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SUNROOF
DESCRIPTION........................169
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING....169
DRAIN TUBE
REMOVAL............................172
INSTALLATION........................172
GLASS PANEL
REMOVAL............................173
INSTALLATION........................173
ADJUSTMENTS
SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ADJUSTMENT . . 173
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................173
INSTALLATION........................173
SUNSHADE
REMOVAL............................173INSTALLATION........................173
WIND DEFLECTOR
REMOVAL............................174
INSTALLATION........................174
WATER CHANNEL
REMOVAL............................174
INSTALLATION........................174
SUNROOF MOTOR
REMOVAL............................174
INSTALLATION........................174
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT.......................175
SUNROOF SWITCH
REMOVAL............................176
INSTALLATION........................176
SUNROOF
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Keep fingers and other body parts out
of sunroof opening at all times.
The sun roof features consists of: (Fig. 1)
²Sun roof glass
²Sun roof sun shade
The sunroof power sliding glass panel and sun-
shade can be positioned anywhere along its travel,
rearward of glass panel front edge.
The sunroof is electrically operated from a switch
located in the overhead console. To operate the sun-
roof the ignition switch must be in the Accessory or
On/Run position. Both switchs are a rocker style
design that open or close the sunroof. When pressing
and releasing the open button once, the sunroof will
express open to the comfort stop and the wind deflec-
tor will raise. If the button is pressed a second time,
the sunroof will continue to open to full travel unless
the button is released, at which time it will stop in
that position. Pressing and holding the close button
will close the sunroof. If the close button is released
before the glass fully closes, the sunroof will stop in
that position. The vent switch operates in a similar
manor. The sunroof will also operate for up to fifteen
minutes after the ignition key is turned off for cus-
tomer comfort and convenance while parking.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SUNROOF DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Refer to Sunroof Diagnostic Chart for possible
causes. Before beginning sunroof diagnostics verify
that all other power accessories are in proper operat-
ing condition. If not, a common electrical problem
may exist. Refer to Wiring Diagrams, in this publica-
tion for circuit, splice and component descriptions.
Check the condition of the circuit protection (20 amp
circuit breaker in the Junction Block). Inspect all
wiring connector pins for proper engagement and
continuity. Check for battery voltage at the power
sunroof controller, refer to Wiring Diagrams, for cir-
cuit information. If battery voltage of more than 10
volts is detected at the controller, proceed with the
following tests (the controller will not operate at less
than 10 volts).
Before beginning diagnosis for wind noise or water
leaks, verify that the problem was not caused by
releasing the control switch before the sunroof was
fully closed. The sunroof module has a water-man-
agement system. If however, the sunroof glass is in a
partial closed position, high pressure water may be
forced beyond the water management system bound-
aries and onto the headlining.
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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Sunshade will not function or does not
operate smoothlySunshade feet are missing, broken or loose.
No lubracation in track.
Track obstructions or interference.
Glass movement not consistant or glass does
not operate smoothlyGlass and Track timing.
Glass and Track alignment
Cables and Guide alignment
WATER DRAINAGE AND WIND NOISE DIAGNOSIS
The sliding glass panel is designed to seal water
entry with a snug fit between the roof and the seal.
The fit can be checked by inserting a piece of paper
between the roof and the seal. The piece of paper
should have some resistance when pulled out when
the glass panel is in the closed position. Excessive
wind noise could result if the gap clearances are
exceeded. The sunroof glass panel may need to be
adjusted. Refer to Sunroof Glass Panel Adjustment
for proper procedures.
Adequate drainage is provided by a drain trough in
the sunroof housing which encircles the sliding glass
panel and leads to drain hoses. If a wet headliner or
other water leak complaints are encountered, before
performing any adjustments, first ensure that the
drainage system is not plugged or disconnected. Use
a pint container to pour water into the sunroof hous-
ing drain trough. If water flow is restricted in any of
the four drain holes, use compressed air to blow out
any material plugging the drain system. Retest sys-
tem again.
To further check for a disconnected drain hose:
(1) Remove A-pillar trim, sun visors, and map
lamps/mini console.
(2) Remove sunroof opening trim lace. Refer to
Sunroof Opening Trim Lace.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to fold or kink the
headliner upon removal.
(3) Lower headliner as necessary to gain access to
sunroof housing drain tubes. Refer to Headlining
Removal and Installation for proper procedures.
(4) Repair as necessary.
DRAIN TUBE
REMOVAL
FRONT HOSES
NOTE: Front A-pillars are filled with sound deaden-
ing foam and the front drain tubes are sealed into
the pillars.
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Remove headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the drain hose from the sunroof
housing (Fig. 1).
(5) Drain any liquid from hose connection, repair
as necessary.
REAR HOUSING HOSE
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Remove headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove third seat or seats from vehicle.
(5) Remove second seat belt lower anchor.
(6) Remove third seat lower anchor.
(7) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(8) Remove trim panel screws.
(9) Remove quarter trim panel
(10) Disconnect the drain hose from the sunroof
housing. (Fig. 1).
(11) Drain any liquid from hose connection, if nec-
essary, and remove tube.
INSTALLATION
FRONT HOSES
(1) Connect the new drain hose to the sunroof
housing and test drainage (Fig. 1).
(2) Install headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install sunroof opening trim lace.
(4) Connect the control switch wire connector and
install control switch.
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(5) Verify sunroof operation and alignment.
REAR HOUSING HOSE
(1) Connect the new drain hose to the sunroof
housing and test drainage (Fig. 1).
(2) Install headliner(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
(3) Install sunroof opening trim lace.
(4) Connect the control switch wire connector and
install control switch.
(5) Verify sunroof operation and alignment.
GLASS PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Move the glass panel to the vent position.
(2) Slide sunshade rearward to the open position.
(3) Remove the glass panel screws (Fig. 1).
(4) Lift off glass panel and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position glass panel on to mechanism lift arms.
(2) Start the attaching screws, and hand tighten
(Fig. 1).
(3) Adjust sunroof glass to fit flush with roof
line(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS).
(4) Verify sunroof operation and alignment.
ADJUSTMENTS
SUNROOF GLASS PANEL ADJUSTMENT
(1) Move the sunshade rearward to the open posi-
tion.
(2) Move the sunroof glass panel to the fully closed
position.
(3) Loosen the forward attaching screws on each
side enough to make the front of the glass to adjust
up or down.
(4) Adjust the front surface of the sunroof glass
panel 0.00 mm to 1.75 mm (0.00 in. to 0.07 in.) below
the top surface of the roof.
(5) Tighten the front glass panel attaching screws
to 3.5 N´m (31 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 1).
(6) Loosen the rear screws on each side enough to
make the rear adjustment (Fig. 1).
(7) Adjust the rear surface of the sunroof glass
panel 0.00 mm to 1.75 mm (0.03 in. to 0.07 in.) above
the top surface of the roof.
(8) Tighten the rear glass panel attaching screws
to 3.5 N´m (31 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 1).
(9) Check for proper fit. If not OK, repeat glass
panel adjustment.
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Move glass panel to the fully closed position.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Remove headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
(4) Disconnect the four drain tubes from sunroof
housing (Fig. 1).
(5) Loosen fasteners attaching sunroof assembly
(Fig. 1).
(6) With the aid of a helper, support the sunroof
and remove the fasteners attaching sunroof assembly
to roof panel (Fig. 1).
(7) Remove sunroof from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Raise sunroof module assembly and guide it
carefully into position.
(2) While supporting the sunroof assembly tighten
the attaching screws (Fig. 1). Tighten to 6 N´m (53
in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the drain tubes to the sunroof (Fig. 1).
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
(5) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary(Re-
fer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL -
ADJUSTMENTS).
(6) Install headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install sunroof opening trim lace position(Refer
to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE -
INSTALLATION).
SUNSHADE
REMOVAL
(1) Place the sunroof glass panel in the vent posi-
tion.
(2) Remove glass panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUN-
ROOF/GLASS PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove water channel (Fig. 1).
(4) Cycle sunroof motor to the open position.
(5) Move sunshade towards the closed position
stopping three to four inches from the closed position.
(6) Depress the spring feet clips on one side of the
sun shade.
(7) Remove sunshade.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place one side of the sunshade spring feet clips
into the top track U-frame.
(2) Depress the both releasing clips on the other
side to allow them to go into the top track U-frame.
(3) Move sunshade to the open position.
(4) Install water channel (Fig. 1).
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS.......................1
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER..........1
MANUAL SINGLE ZONE.................2
MANUAL DUAL ZONE...................2
MANUAL THREE ZONE..................2
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL....3
OPERATION
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER..........4
MANUAL SINGLE ZONE.................4
MANUAL DUAL ZONE...................5
MANUAL THREE ZONE..................5AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL....5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
A/C COOL DOWN TEST.................6
A/C PERFORMANCE TEST...............7
HEATER PERFORMANCE TEST..........10
SPECIFICATIONS
A/C SYSTEM.........................11
CONTROLS - FRONT.....................13
CONTROLS - REAR......................33
DISTRIBUTION - FRONT...................42
DISTRIBUTION - REAR....................56
PLUMBING - FRONT.....................64
PLUMBING - REAR......................98
CABIN HEATER........................113
HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
To maintain the performance level of the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the
engine cooling system must be properly maintained.
The use of a bug screen is not recommended. Any
obstructions in front of the radiator or condenser will
reduce the performance of the air conditioning and
engine cooling systems.
The engine cooling system includes the radiator,
thermostat, radiator hoses and the engine coolant
pump. Refer to Cooling for more information before
opening or attempting any service to the engine cool-
ing system.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
A manually controlled single zone type heating-air
conditioning system, manually controlled dual zone
type heating-air conditioning system, manually con-
trolled three zone type heating-air conditioning sys-
tem or an automatic controlled three zone type
heating-air conditioning system is available on this
model.
All vehicles are equipped with a common heater,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) housing (Fig.
1). The system combines air conditioning, heating,
and ventilating capabilities in a single unit housingmounted within the passenger compartment under
the instrument panel. The HVAC housing includes:
²Blower motor
²Blower motor resistor block or power module
(depending on application)
²Heater core
²Evaporator coil
²Blend door and actuator
²Mode door and actuator
²Recirculation door and actuator
Based upon the system and mode selected, condi-
tioned air can exit the HVAC housing through one or
Fig. 1 HVAC Housing - LHD Shown, RHD Typical
1 - HVAC HOUSING
2 - BOLT
3 - BRACKET
4 - DASH PANEL
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a combination of the three main housing outlets:
defrost, panel or floor. The defrost and panel outlets
are located on the top of the housing and the floor
outlet is located on the bottom of the housing. Once
the conditioned air exits the unit housing, it is fur-
ther directed through molded plastic ducts to the var-
ious outlets in the vehicle interior. These outlets and
their locations are as follows:
²Defroster Outlet- A single large defroster out-
let is located in the center of the instrument panel
top cover, near the base of the windshield.
²Side Window Demister Outlets- There are
two side window demister outlets, one is located at
each outboard end of the instrument panel, near the
A-pillars.
²Panel Outlets- There are five panel outlets in
the instrument panel, one located near each outboard
end of the instrument panel facing the rear of the
vehicle and three located near the top of the instru-
ment panel center bezel.
²Front Floor Outlets- There are two front floor
outlets, one located above each side of the center of
the floor panel near the dash panel.
MANUAL SINGLE ZONE
The manual single zone heating and A/C system
allows one temperature setting for the entire vehicle.
The full range of temperatures that the system can
produce are available by rotating the temperature
control located on the A/C-heater control.
The A/C-heater control and integral computer is
located in the instrument panel and contains:
²a rear window defogger on/off switch. Contains
an LED that illuminates to show when the function
is operational.
²an air recirculation on/off switch. The Recircu-
late button contains an LED that illuminates to show
when the function is in operation.
²an air conditioning on/off switch. The Snowflake
button contains an LED that illuminates to shown
when the function is in operation.
²a rotary knob for fan speed selection and turn-
ing the heater-A/C system off.
²a rotary knob for temperature control of the dis-
charged air.
²a rotary knob for mode control.
MANUAL DUAL ZONE
The manual dual zone heating and A/C system
allows completely independent side-to-side tempera-
ture control of the discharge air.
The A/C-heater control and integral computer is
located in the instrument panel and contains:
²a rear window defogger on/off switch. Contains
an LED that illuminates to show when the function
is operational.²slide controls for completely independent side-to-
side temperature control of the discharged air. The
full range of temperature that the system can pro-
duce in any mode is available on either side of the
vehicle by independently positioning the slide con-
trols on the instrument panel.
²an air recirculation on/off switch. The Recircu-
late button contains an LED that illuminates to show
when the function is in operation.
²an air conditioning on/off switch. The Snowflake
button contains an LED that illuminates to shown
when the function is in operation.
²a rotary knob for fan speed selection and turn-
ing the heater-A/C system off.
²a rotary knob for mode control.
MANUAL THREE ZONE
The fully adjustable manual three zone front and
rear heating and A/C system allows intermediate
seat passengers the ability to regulate air tempera-
ture as well as fan speed and provides floor outlets to
the rear of the right sliding door and overhead out-
lets at each rear outboard seating position. Primary
control for the rear blower is on the front A/C-heater
control. All controls are identified by ISO graphic
symbols.
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
The front A/C-heater control and integral computer
mounted in the instrument panel contains:
²a rear window defogger on/off switch.
²slide controls for completely independent side-to-
side temperature control of the discharge air. The full
range of temperature that the system can produce in
any mode is available on either side of the vehicle by
independently positioning the slide controls on the
instrument panel.
²an air recirculation button. The Recirculate but-
ton contains an LED that illuminates to show when
the function is in operation.
²an air conditioning button that allows the com-
pressor to be turned on/off. The Snowflake button
contains an LED that illuminates to shown when the
function is in operation.
²a rotary knob for front fan speed selection and
turning the heater-A/C system off.
²a rotary knob for rear fan speed selection.
²a rotary knob for mode control.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
The rear A/C-heater control centrally mounted in
the headliner allows intermediate seat passengers to
adjust rear air distribution, temperature and blower
motor speed when the center knob on the front A/C-
heater control is set to the Rear position. The rear
A/C-heater control contains:
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²a rotary adjustment knob for temperature.
²a rotary adjustment for fan speed control.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Two different automatic temperature control (ATC)
heating-A/C systems are available for this model
depending on the market.
The Dual-Zone ATC system allows the driver and
front occupants to each select individual comfort tem-
peratures.
The Three-Zone ATC system allows both the driver
and front occupants and the rear intermediate occu-
pants to select individual comfort temperatures.
NOTE: Individual comfort temperatures are the per-
ceived temperature level at the individual seating
areas, NOT the actual passenger compartment air
temperature.
The ATC system includes a particulate air filter.
The filter element is the same size as the A/C evap-
orator to ensure ample capacity. A door at the base of
the HVAC housing below the glove box provides easy
access to the filter element.
The ATC computer utilizes integrated circuitry and
information carried on the programmable communi-
cations interface (PCI) data bus network to monitor
many sensors and switch inputs throughout the vehi-
cle. In response to those inputs, the internal circuitry
and programming of the ATC computer allow it to
control electronic functions and features of the ATC
system. The inputs to the ATC computer are:
²Vehicle Speed/Engine RPM± The ATC com-
puter monitors engine rpm, vehicle speed and mani-
fold absolute pressure information from the
powertrain control module (PCM).
²Coolant Temperature± ATC computer moni-
tors coolant temperature received from the PCM and
converts it to degrees Fahrenheit.
²Ambient Temperature± ATC computer moni-
tors ambient temperature from the compass mini trip
computer (CMTC) and converts it to degrees Fahren-
heit.
²Engine Miscellaneous Sensor Status±ATC
computer monitors A/C disable information from the
PCM.
²Refrigerant Pressure± ATC computer moni-
tors barometric pressure, intake air temperature,
high side pressure and methanol content as broad-
cast by the PCM.
²Door Ajar Status± The ATC computer moni-
tors driver front door, passenger front door, left rear
door, right rear door and liftgate ajar information, as
identified by the body control module (BCM), to
determine if all in-car temperatures should be main-
tained.²Dimming± The ATC computer monitors dim-
ming status from the BCM to determine the required
level of brightness and will dim accordingly.
²Vehicle Odometer± The ATC computer moni-
tors the vehicle odometer information from the BCM
to prevent flashing the vacuum-flourescent (VF) dig-
ital display icons if the manual motor calibration or
manual cool down tests have failed. Flashing of the
display icons will cease when the vehicle odometer is
greater than 3 miles.
²English/Metric± The ATC computer monitors
the English/Metric information broadcast by the
CMTC. The set temp displays for both the front and
rear control heads will be set accordingly.
²Vehicle Identification Number± The ATC
computer monitors the last eight characters of the
VIN broadcast by the PCM and compares it to the
information stored in EEPROM. If it is different, the
new number will be stored over the old one and a
motor calibration shall be initiated.
²A/C System Information± The ATC computer
will send a message for evaporator temperature too
low, fan blower relay status, evaporator sensor fail-
ure, rear window defogger relay and A/C select.
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
The front A/C-heater control and integral computer
is mounted in the instrument panel and contains:
²a power button which allows the system to be
completely turned off. The display is blank when the
system is off.
²a rocker switch that selects a cool-down rate.
LO-AUTO or HI-AUTO are displayed when the sys-
tem is in automatic operation.
²three rocker switches that select comfort temper-
atures from 15É to 30É C (59É to 85É F), which are
shown in the VF digital display. If the set temp is 15É
C (59É F) and the down button is pressed, the set
temp value will become 13É C (55É F) but the display
will show LO. If the set temp is 29É C (85É F) and the
up button is pressed, the set temp value will become
32É C (90É F) but the display will show HIGH. Tem-
peratures can be displayed in either metric or Fahr-
enheit, which is controlled from the overhead console.
²an air conditioning button that allows the com-
pressor to be turned off. A Snowflake symbol is illu-
minated when air conditioning is on, whether under
manual or automatic control.
²an air recirculation button. A Recirculation sym-
bol appears in the display when the button is
pressed, or when the system exceeds 80 percent recir-
culated air under automatic control due to high air
conditioning demand.
²a rear window defogger on/off switch. A graphic
symbol shows when the defroster is on.
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²a rotary knob for front fan speed selection can
override the automatic controls. LEDs surrounding
the knob show the current setting.
²a rotary knob for control of the rear system
(Three-Zone ATC system only).
²a rotary knob for mode control can override the
automatic controls. LEDs surrounding the knob show
the current setting.
²computer logic which remembers the settings of
the controls when the ignition is turned off and
retains those settings after a restart. If the system is
off when the ignition is turned off it will be off when
the engine is restarted, etc.
²computer logic which provides variable air recir-
culation under high temperature and humidity condi-
tions. Because recirculation is generally accompanied
by increased fan noise, the proportion of recirculated
to outside air gradually approaches full recirculation
over a broad temperature range.
²computer logic which enables additional heat for
diesel equipped vehicles by using a supplemental
engine coolant heater.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
The Three-Zone ATC sytem utilizes a rear control
panel centrally mounted on the headliner which
includes a VF digital display, a rocker control for
temperature and rotary controls for adjustment of
mode and fan speed of the rear heating-A/C system
by intermediate seat passengers.
OPERATION
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER
The heating and air conditioning systems pulls
outside (ambient) air through the cowl opening at the
base of the windshield and into the plenum chamber
above the heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) housing, then through the evaporator coil.
Air flow can be directed either through or around the
heater core by adjusting the blend door with the tem-
perature control knob on the A/C-heater control
located on instrument panel. The air flow can then
be directed out from the panel, floor and defrost out-
lets in various combinations using the mode control
knob located on the A/C-heater control. Air flow
velocity can be adjusted with the blower speed selec-
tor located on the A/C-heater control.
NOTE: It is important to keep the air intake opening
clear of debris. Leaf particles and other debris that
is small enough to pass through the cowl opening
screen can accumulate within the HVAC housing.
The closed, warm, damp and dark environment cre-
ated within the housing is ideal for the growth of
certain molds, mildews and other fungi. Any accu-mulation of decaying plant matter provides an addi-
tional food source for fungal spores, which enter
the housing with the fresh intake-air. Excess debris,
as well as objectionable odors created by decaying
plant matter and growing fungi can be discharged
into the passenger compartment during heater-A/C
operation if the air intake opening is not kept clear
of debris.
The heater and air conditioning system is a blend-
air type system. In a blend-air system, a blend door
controls the amount of conditioned air that is allowed
to flow through, or around, the heater core. The tem-
perature control knob determines the discharge air
temperature by actuating an electric motor, which
operates the blend door. This allows an almost imme-
diate control of the output air temperature of the sys-
tem.
On all models, the outside air intake can be shut
off by pressing the Recirculation button on the A/C-
heater control. This will operate a electric actuated
recirculation air door that closes off the outside fresh
air intake and recirculates the air that is already
inside the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor can be engaged in
any mode by pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off but-
ton. It can also be engaged by placing the mode con-
trol in the mix to defrost positions. This will remove
heat and humidity from the air before it is directed
through or around the heater core. The mode control
knob on the A/C-heater control is used to also direct
the conditioned air to the selected system outlets.
The mode control switch uses an electric motor to
control the mode doors.MANUAL SINGLE ZONE
²The temperature control knob enables continu-
ously variable proportioning of the conditioned air.
²The mode control knob enables continuously
variable proportioning of air flow between modes and
has detents adjacent to each icon.
²The blower control provides four separate speeds
and an Off position.
²When the heater-A/C system is off, the HVAC
computer closes the recirculation door to prevent out-
side air from entering the passenger compartment.
²Interior air may be recirculated to speed up
heating or cooling in all modes except defrost and
mix by pressing the Recirculate button on the A/C-
heater control.
²To reduce humidity for rapid defogging, the A/C
compressor runs automatically in modes from ªmixº
to full defrost when outside temperatures are above
freezing.
²Air conditioning is available in any mode by
pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off button.
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MANUAL DUAL ZONE
²The two slide controls enable continuously vari-
able proportioning of the conditioned air.
²The mode control knob enables continuously
variable proportioning of air flow between modes and
has detents adjacent to each icon.
²The blower control provides four separate speeds
and an Off position.
²When the heater-A/C system is off, the HVAC
computer closes the recirculation door to prevent out-
side air from entering the passenger compartment.
²Interior air may be recirculated to speed up
heating or cooling in all modes except defrost and
mix by pressing the Recirculate button on the A/C-
heater control.
²To reduce humidity for rapid defogging, the A/C
compressor runs automatically in modes from ªmixº
to full defrost when outside temperatures are above
freezing.
²Air conditioning is available in any mode by
pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off button.
MANUAL THREE ZONE
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
²Primary control of the rear heater-A/C system is
on the instrument panel. This control allows the
driver to set the rear compartment fan speed, to turn
the rear heater-A/C system off, or to give control to
the intermediate seat occupants by switching to the
Rear position. When the rear heater-A/C system is
controlled from the instrument panel, rear air tem-
perature is based on the driver-side temperature con-
trol position, and the mode (floor or overhead air) is
based on the front control's mode position.
²The mode control knob enables continuously
variable proportioning of air flow between modes but
has detents adjacent to each icon.
²The blower control provides four separate speeds
and an Off position. When the heater-A/C system is
off, the HVAC computer closes the recirculation door
to prevent outside air from entering the passenger
compartment.
²Interior air may be recirculated to speed up
heating or cooling in all modes except defrost and
mix by pressing the Recirculate button on the control
panel.
²To reduce humidity for rapid defogging the A/C
compressor runs automatically in modes from ªmix'
to full defrost when outside temperatures are above
freezing.
²Air conditioning is available in any mode by
pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off, button.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
With the rear control active, temperature selection
dictates the air distribution mode (floor or overhead
air) of the rear unit: a cool temperature setting
directs flow to the overhead outlets and a warm tem-
perature setting to the floor.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Comfort temperature or perceived temperature is
affected by air flow, sun levels on exposed skin, etc.
The air temperature may be higher or lower than the
comfort temperature. The automatic temperature
control (ATC) system uses two infrared sensors in the
instrument panel center stack to measure the tem-
perature of the front occupants in order determine
their comfort level relative to their selected comfort
temperature. The integral HVAC computer adjusts
temperature and air flow rates to maintain the cus-
tomer-perceived comfort temperatures. The air tem-
perature in the passenger compartment may be
slightly higher or lower than the comfort tempera-
ture at any time. For instance, on sunny summer
days the air flow will probably be cooler than the
comfort temperature; on cold or cloudy days and at
night it will probably be slightly warmer.
The Three-Zone ATC system uses the infrared sen-
sors located in the instrument panel center stack
along with an offset calibration strategy to meet the
comfort requirements of the rear seat occupants.
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
²AUTO HI/LO± This system features two sets of
automatic control logic that allow either a rapid cool-
down rate or a somewhat slower cool-down rate with
less fan noise. HI-AUTO controls the system to reach
its assigned temperature quickly with a higher fan
speed. LO-AUTO controls the system to reach its
assigned temperature somewhat slower with less fan
noise. Both modes will automatically engage auto
recirculation.
²DEFROST± The defrost function must be man-
ually selected to direct air flow to the windshield to
remove fog or ice. The ATC system cannot automati-
cally sense the presence of fog or ice on the wind-
shield.
²RECIRC± The RECIRC button will close the
air inlet door. If the system is in auto recirc (indica-
tor being displayed automatically), pressing the man-
ual recirc button will disable the auto recirc function
until one of the auto keys are pressed or the ignition
is cycled. If Auto HI/LO is pressed while manual
recirc is active, manual recirc will be deactivated.
²REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER± Pushing the
button sends a PCI bus message to the intelligent
power module which controls the rear window defog-
ger and side view mirror (if equipped) circuitry. The
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