8.:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
10.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
13.F/C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
Dual temperature control:Press and hold the AUTO button to
engage-disengage separate passenger side temperature control.
16.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
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7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, defrost and floor/defrost.
8.Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and center console
vents (if equipped).
:Distributes air through the instrument panel, floor and center
console vents (if equipped).
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and floor
vents.
9.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
10.
Driver heated seat control:Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once to activate high heat (two indicator lights). Press again to activate
low heat (one indicator light). Press again to deactivate the driver
heated seat.Note:The heated seat feature will remain on for
approximately ten minutes.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
13.F/C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate control system is turned
off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended vehicle
cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
16.AUTO:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
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