To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs about half of the
air to the instrument panel outlets; then directs
most of the remaining air to the oor outlets. A little
air is directed toward the windshield and the
side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper vents and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the
air to the oor outlets with a little air directed to
the windshield and the side window outlets.
The recirculation button cannot be selected while
in oor mode.
@(Recirculation):Recirculation mode is used
to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle.
When this button is pressed, an indicator light in
the button will come on to let you know that it
is active. Use this mode to help prevent outside
odors and/or dust from entering your vehicle or to
help cool the air inside of your vehicle more
quickly. The air conditioning compressor will also
come on when this mode is activated. While in
recirculation mode, the windows may fog when the
weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog,
select either the defog or defrost mode and
increase fan speed.
Defog and defrost modes are described later in
this section.
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Driver’s Side Temperature Lever:The lever on
the left side of the climate control panel is
used to raise or lower the temperature on the
driver’s side of the vehicle. Slide the lever up or
down to adjust the temperature.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Lever:The lever
on the right side of the climate control panel is
used to raise or lower the temperature on
the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Slide the lever
up or down to adjust the temperature. This lever
also adjusts the temperature to the rear seat
outlets.
When the temperature outside is 0°F (-18°C) or
lower, use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle
has one, to provide warmer air, faster to your
vehicle.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air-conditioning system on or off. When
the button is pressed, an indicator light will come
on and the system will begin to cool and
dehumidify the air inside of the vehicle. You may
notice a slight change in engine performance
when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and
turns on again. This is normal.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate
control system is used properly. There are
two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to select one of the following modes:
-(Defog):This mode directs the air to the oor
outlets, windshield and side window outlets.
The recirculation button cannot be selected while
in defog mode.
1(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield and the side window outlets, with
only a little air directed to the oor outlets. The air
conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify
the air to prevent window fogging. The recirculation
button cannot be selected while in defrost mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation
is active, the system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery mode, and the
fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air outlet mode will be
automatically controlled. The air conditioning
compressor will run continuously when
the outside temperature is over approximately
40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be
set to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet
will automatically switch to recirculate inside
air to help quickly cool down your vehicle.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a 72°F
(22°C) temperature setting and allow about
20 minutes for the system to adjust. Turn the
driver’s or passenger’s side temperature knob
to adjust the temperature setting as necessary.If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F
(15°C), the system will remain at the maximum
cooling setting. If you choose the temperature
setting of 90°F (32°C), the system will remain at
the maximum heat setting. Choosing either
maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to
heat or cool any faster.
Manual Operation
To change the current setting, select one of the
following:
w9x(Fan):This button allows you to manually
adjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow to
increase fan speed and the down arrow to
decrease fan speed. The display will change to
show you the selected fan speed and the driver’s
side temperature setting for ve seconds.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually change
the direction of the air ow in your vehicle. Keep
pressing the button until the desired mode appears
on the display. The display will change to show
you the selected air delivery mode and the driver’s
temperature setting for ve seconds.
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