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odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system
will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is
illuminated and the airflow selection is in either
(panel) or
(panel/floor) mode.
5.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in defrost and floor/defrost.
6.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster, demister and
floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to help
reduce window fogging.
7.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.Note:You may notice a
small amount of air flowing from the demister and defroster vents.
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 mode, press AUTO.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed.
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 side of the vehicle. Also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when dual zone operation 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:Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
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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.
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control with heated seats
(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. Press
to return to the previous airflow mode. The
system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce window
fogging.
2.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
airflow temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterin this section for more
information.
4.DUAL (Dual temperature control):Press to engage/disengage
separate passenger side temperature control.
5.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate high heat
setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting
(one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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6.Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except
(defrost). Recirculation may turn
off automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system
will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button light is
illuminated and the airflow selection is in either
(panel) or
(panel/floor) mode.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in 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. The system will automatically provide outside air to help reduce
window fogging.
9.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is directed. To return to full automatic mode, 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. Refer toHeated seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
11.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed.
12.EXT:Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
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rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver
airflow temperature setting when more than one temperature bar is
illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display
will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are
completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all
climate settings.
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. When the rear fan button is pressed, the
display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes
are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show
all climate settings.
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 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 mode, press AUTO.
13.
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press
AUTO.
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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. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display
will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes are
completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all
climate settings.
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. When the rear fan button is pressed, the
display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear setting changes
are completed on the front control, the display will automatically show
all climate settings.
6.
Passenger heated seat control:Press once to activate high heat
setting (two indicator lights), press again to activate low heat setting
(one indicator light), and press again to deactivate the passenger heated
seat.
7.
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 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.
8.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.
9.DUAL (Dual temperature control):Press to engage/disengage
separate passenger side temperature control.
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pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After rear
setting changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
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
system 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):
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower fan
speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the
PARK gear position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system.
In AUTO mode, press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.
In manual override mode, 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 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 toward the side windows.
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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 on to operate the rear window defroster.
The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned off. 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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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Courtesy wipe feature:One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on
the windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)
When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the
headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn
on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.
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