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To close:Insert the built-in key in the driver’s
door lock.
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3. Turn the key counterclockwise
again, and hold it. All four
windows and the moonroof start to
close. To stop the windows and
the moonroof , release the key.
Turn the key counterclockwise,
then release it.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position bef ore operating the
moonroof switch on the ceiling
console. To open the moonroof , pull
back the moonroof switch. To close
the moonroof , push the moonroof
switch f orward. Release the switch
to stop the moonroof .
To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To close the windows and
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds).
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Opening/Closing the Moonroof
with the Ceiling Console Switch
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You can extend the sun visor f urther
by pulling it back.
To use a sun visor, pull it down. You
can also use a sun visor at the side
window. Remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing the sun
visor toward the side window.There are two accessory power
sockets. One is located in the f ront
of the center console. To use the
power socket, push and release the
lid, then push it f orward until the
socket comes to the proper position
to use.
Do not use the sun visor extension
feature over the rear view mirror.
Make sure to slide a sun visor
forward to set it to the normal length
bef ore f lipping it back in place.
Make sure you put the sun visor
back in place when you are getting
into or out of the vehicle.
Interior Convenience Items
Sun Visors A ccessory Power Sockets
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Each rear door has an integrated
sunshade. To use a sunshade, hold
the tab on the top, insert the
sunshade into the holder, and pull
the sunshade all the way up. Insert
the holes on the sunshade into the
hooks on the window f rame.To prevent the integrated sunshades
f rom being unhooked due to winds,
leave the rear windows closed while
driving.
The hooks are intended f or use only
by the sunshades. Do not hang any
other items on the hooks, as that
could interf ere with proper operation
of thesidecurtainairbags.
Integrated Sunshades
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HOOK HOLDER
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Climate Control System
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TEMPERATURE DISPLAYRECIRCULATION
BUTTONAUTO
BUTTON
OFF
BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BARS
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER/
MIRROR
HEATER
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
A/C
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The outside air intakes f or the
climate control system are at the
base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.This button turns the windshield
def rost on and of f .
You can select the vents air flows
f rom. Some air will f low f rom the
dashboard corner and side vents in
all modes.
When you push this button, air f lows
f rom the def roster vents at the base
of the windshield, and the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. When
the indicator in the button is on, the
passenger’s temperature cannot be
set separately f rom the driver’s.
Press the A/C button to view the
climate control display, then push
the interf ace selector down. Select
any of the modes by turning the
interf ace knob.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
This button turns the rear window
def ogger on and of f (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f .146
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Recirculation Button Mode Control
Windshield Def roster Button
Rear Window Def ogger Button
Climate Control System
Features
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The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes bef ore you
f eel warm air coming f rom the
system.
The f low-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then exhausts it
through vents near the rear window. Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
Make sure the A/C is of f .
Select and fresh air mode.
Set the f an to the desired speed. Press the A/C button to view
the climate control display.
Turn on the A/C by pushing
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
You will see A/C ON in the display.
Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then select by turning the
interf ace knob.
If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select f resh air mode.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then set the f an to the desired
speed by turning the interf ace
knob.
Press the A/C button to view
theclimatecontroldisplay.
Turn the interface knob to set the
fantothedesiredspeed.
Push the interf ace selector down,
then select and f resh air
mode.
Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control bars.
You can set the temperature for the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
separately when this button is
pressed (indicator on). When the
indicator in the DUAL button is off,
you can adjust both sides to the
same temperature with the driver’s
side temperature control bar.
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,
turn of f the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal. you can
cool it down more rapidly by partially
opening the windows, turning on the
air conditioning, and setting the fan
to maximum speed in f resh air mode.
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If the interior is very warm,
Using the Heater
Dual Button
Ventilation
Using the A/C
Climate Control System
Features
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Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry.
This setting is suitable f or all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows: Select . The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select to help clear the
rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to another mode
from , the A/C setting
returns to the previous setting (on or
of f ). Select A/C, then press ENTER
on the interface selector to turn the
A/C of f if it is on.
Switch the f an on.
Turn on the air conditioning.
Select and fresh air mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
pref erence.
To clear the windshield f aster, you
can close the dashboard corner vents
by rotating the wheel next to it. This
sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select the f resh
air mode to avoid fogging the
windows.
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From the Windows
Climate Control System
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The automatic climate control
system adjusts the f an speed and
airflow levels to maintain the interior
temperature you select.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior
temperature is independently
regulated f or the driver and
passenger. If the driver’s side of the
vehicle is getting too much sun, the
system will adjust to a lower
temperature.Press the AUTO button.
Set the desired temperature with
the temperature control bars.
You will see AUTO in the display
if theclimatemodeisselected. The system automatically selects the
proper mix of conditioned and/or
heated air that will, as quickly as
possible, raise or lower the interior
temperature to your pref erence.
When you set the temperature to its
lower or its upper limit, the system
runs at f ull cooling or heating only. It
does not regulate the interior
temperature.
When you change the f an speed, the
f an is taken out of AUTO mode and
starts to run at the selected speed.
You can manually select various
f unctions of the climate control
system when it is in f ully automatic
mode. All other f eatures remain
automatically controlled. Making any
manual selection causes the word
AUTO in the display to go out.
Press the OFF button. However, a
lack of airf low can cause the
windowstofogup.Youshouldkeep
the fan on at all times so stale air and
moisture do not build up in the
interior and cause f ogging.
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Climate Control System
Features
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