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When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet are automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor
runs when the outside temperature is
over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet is normally
set to outside air. If it is hot outside, the air
inlet can automatically switch to recirculate
inside air to help quickly cool down your
vehicle. The light comes on the recirculation
button while in recirculation.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a
73°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Use the driver’s or passenger’s temperature
buttons to adjust the temperature setting
as necessary. If you choose the temperature
setting of 60°F (15°C), the system remains
at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose
the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C), the
system remains at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting will not
cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.Do not cover the solar sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel near the windshield.
This sensor regulates air temperature based
on sun load and also turns on your vehicle’s
headlamps. For more information on the solar
sensor, see “Sensors” later in this section.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the
system delays turning on the fan until warm air is
available. The length of delay depends on the
engine coolant temperature. Press the fan switch
to override this delay and change the fan to a
selected speed.
O(On/Off):Press this button to turn off the
climate control system. Outside air still enters
the vehicle, and is directed to the oor. This
direction can be changed by pressing the mode
button. Recirculation can only be selected in
vent or bi-level mode. The temperature can also
be adjusted using either temperature button.
If you adjust the air delivery mode or temperature
settings with the system off, the display comes
on brie y to show the settings and then turns off.
Press the on/off button or the up down arrows
on the fan switch, the defrost button, AUTO button,
or the air conditioning button to turn the system
on when it is off.
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Manual Operation
The air delivery mode or fan speed can be
manually adjusted.
DC(Fan):The buttons with the fan symbols let
you manually adjust the fan speed. Press the
up arrow to increase fan speed and the down
arrow to decrease fan speed.
Pressing a fan button while the system is off will
turn the system on. Pressing a fan button
while in automatic control places the fan under
manual control. The fan setting remains displayed
and the AUTO light turns off. The air delivery
mode remains in automatic control.
yNz(Mode):Press the mode up and down
buttons to manually change the direction of
the air ow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the
button until the desired mode appears on the
display. Pressing a mode button while the system
is off will change air delivery mode without
turning the system on. Press one of these buttons
while in automatic control to place the mode
under manual control.The air delivery mode setting displays and the
AUTO light turns off. The fan remains under
automatic control.
H(Vent):This setting delivers air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the
instrument panel outlets and to the oor outlets.
A little air is directed towards the windshield
and side window outlets. 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 of the air directed
to the windshield, side window outlets, and
second row oor outlets. In this mode, the system
automatically selects outside air. Recirculation
cannot be selected in oor mode.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later
in this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to turn
the recirculation mode on. When the button
is pressed, an indicator light comes on.
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Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in
the middle of the instrument panel, monitors
the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor
or the system will not work properly.The interior temperature sensor located on the
instrument panel to the right of the steering column,
measures the temperature of the air inside the
vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature sensor
located behind the front grille. This sensor reads
the outside air temperature and helps maintain
the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on
the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading
in the displayed temperature.
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Manual Operation
DC(Fan):The fan buttons on the rear seat
audio control panel let you manually adjust
the fan speed. Press
Dto increase air ow
and
Cto decrease air ow.+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):
These buttons select the temperature of the
air owing into the rear passenger area. Press
the + button for warmer air and press the−button
for cooler air. The temperature settings will
display in 0-12 increments, going from the
coolest (0) to the warmest (12) setting.
N(Mode):Press the mode button to manually
change the direction of the air ow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode
appears on the display. Multiple presses cycles
through the delivery selections.
H(Vent):This mode directs air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air through the
oor outlets as well as the headliner outlets.
The rear system oor outlets are located under
the third row seats.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the
air through the oor outlets. The rear system oor
outlets are located under the third row seats.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
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Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles or kilometers.
Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
If your vehicle needs a new odometer installed,
the new one will be set to the mileage total of the
old odometer. If this is not possible, it will be
set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s
door to show the old mileage reading when the
new odometer was installed. If the mileage
is unknown, the label should then indicate
“previous mileage unknown”.
Tachometer
The tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime
will come on for several seconds to remind
people to fasten their safety belts, unless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled.
The safety belt light
will also come on
and stay on for
several seconds,
then it will ash for
several more.
This chime and light is repeated if the driver
remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion.
If the driver’s belt is already buckled, neither
the chime nor the light will come on.
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If, after several seconds, both status indicator
lights remain on, or if there are no lights at
all, there may be a problem with the lights
or the passenger sensing system. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light in the
instrument panel cluster ever comes on
and stays on, it means that something may
be wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle serviced
promptly, because an adult-size person
sitting in the right front passenger’s
seat may not have the protection of the
airbag(s). SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 217for more on this, including
important safety information.
Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on brie y
when you turn on the
ignition, but the engine is
not running, as a check
to show you it is working.
It should go out once the engine is running. If it
stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system.
It could indicate that you have problems with a
generator drive belt, or another electrical problem.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this light
is on could drain your battery.
When this light comes on, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will also display the SERVICE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 244for more
information.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as
the radio and air conditioner.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle.
It also displays warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
All messages will appear in the DIC display
located at the top of the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
After a short delay, the DIC will display the
information that was last displayed before the
engine was turned off.
The DIC also displays a shift lever position
indicator on the bottom line of the display. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on page 129
for more information.The outside air temperature also displays on the
DIC when viewing the trip and fuel information.
The outside air temperature automatically
appears in the top right corner of the DIC display.
If there is a problem with the system that
controls the temperature display, the numbers
will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs,
have the vehicle serviced.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, see “DIC Operation
and Displays (With DIC Buttons)” later in this
section andDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC
Buttons) on page 255for the displays available.
If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see
“DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC
Buttons)” later in this section for the displays
available.
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DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information
below explains the operation of this system.
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located
on the instrument panel. SeeInstrument Panel
Overview on page 170for more information.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
The DIC also allows some features to be
customized. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 255for more
information.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can also
use the trip odometer reset stem to view the
odometer and trip odometers.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are the set/reset, customization,
vehicle information, and trip/fuel buttons. The
button functions are detailed in the following pages.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset
certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge
messages on the DIC.
U(Customization):Press this button to
customize the feature settings on your vehicle.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 255for more information.
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