
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear passenger
compartment climate control (if equipped)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit
select another mode.
2.Rear temperature control:Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver
airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is
illuminated.
3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more
information.
5.
Rear fan speed control:Press to enable the auxiliary system or
to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF.
6.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
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odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation can be
engaged manually in any other airflow selection except defrost.
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
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.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and
floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and floor vents.
11.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
12.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
13.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.
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: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.
17.F/C (Temperature conversions):Press to switch temperature
display between ° Fahrenheit and ° Celsius.
18.REAR:Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system OFF.
19.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
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Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
airflow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.
In manual override control, select
or, A/C and recirculated
air
and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). Set the fan to the
highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain passenger comfort.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has
“aired out.”
In extremely cold temperatures, to maximize overall heater performance
it is suggested to not operate the auxiliary system (if so equipped) until
the engine temperature gauge crosses into the normal operating range.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan to the highest speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats and
rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
1.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit
select another mode.
2.Rear temperature control:Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The rear
cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow
temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is illuminated.
3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window defroster.
Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more information.
5.Rear fan speed control:Press to enable the auxiliary system or
to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. The rear fan speed
settings are 4, 3, 2, 1 and OFF.
6.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate high heat
setting (2 indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting (1
indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated seat.
Note:The heated seat feature will remain on for approximately ten minutes.
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17.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).
18.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.
19.REAR:Press to enable the control located in the rear seat. Press
again to turn the auxiliary system OFF.
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
1.Fan speed:Turn to select the
desired fan speed.
2.Temperature/mode selection:
The distribution of air from the
overhead and floor registers is based
on the temperature selected. Turn
to select for comfort.
To use the rear climate controls,
ensure thatREARis pressed on the main climate control face located on
the instrument panel.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually turn off the
defroster before 10 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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Pull down on the housing to lock it
in place. Adjust the mirror, as
needed, in any direction.
The rear view mirror may have to
be adjusted to its lower arm position
to prevent interference when the
conversation mirror is extended
down.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel, in
the center console utility
compartment and on the left-hand
trim panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
PULL
DOWN
TO LOCK
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
F15 10A Delayed accessory (Driver window
motor logic, Auxiliary climate
control switch illumination,
Moonroof, Audio, Driver door lock
switch illumination)
F16 10A Rear defroster indicator, Heated
mirrors
F17 30A Rear defroster
F18 10A PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift
Interlock (BSI), Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS)
module, Fuel relay coil, Brake
lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
F19 10A Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction control module,
All Wheel Drive (AWD) module,
RSS, Heated seat modules
F20 7.5A Cluster, Climate control
F21 7.5A Restraint Control Module (RCM)
F22 7.5A Auxiliary climate control relay
coils, Electrochromatic mirror,
Compass module
F23 7.5A Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil,
Cluster logic
F24 7.5A Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Airbag
Deactivation (PAD)
C1 30A Circuit
breakerDelayed accessory (Front
passenger window, Rear passenger
windows [via window switch],
Window switch illumination,
Backlighting
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
28 80A* SJB power, SJB (Circuit breaker,
Fuses 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 15)
29 30A* Driver window motor
30 — Not used
31 30A* Auxiliary A/C rear blower motor,
Auxiliary coolant pump
32 30A* Driver seat motors, Memory
module
33 30A* Ignition switch (to SJB)
34 — Not used
35 40A* Front A/C blower motor, Auxiliary
coolant pump relay coil
36 — Not used
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 1A Diode PCM
40 1A Diode A/C clutch
41
1 2ISO relay Fog lamps
42
1 2ISO relay Auxiliary coolant pump
43
1 2ISO relay A/C clutch
44
1 2ISO relay Fuel pump driver module, Fuel
pump
45 30A** Front wiper, Front washer
46 5A** Heated Positive Crankcase
Ventilation (PCV) valve
47 25A** Rear wiper, Rear washer
48 10A** TCM, EVMV, Canister vent, ESM,
Exhaust Gas Oxygen heaters, A/C
clutch
49 15A** PCM, Injectors, Ignition coils,
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
50 Full ISO relay PCM relay, PDB fuses 40 and 41
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