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The climate control system can also
be operated by voice control.
See the navigation system manual
f or complete details.
On models with navigation system
Voice Control System
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PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
DISPLAY
ON/OFF BUTTON
MODE BUTTON PASSENGER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON AUTO BUTTON
DRIVER’S SIDE
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER BUTTON
RTS, RTL, and Canadian EX-L models
FAN CONTROL
BUTTONS
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The automatic climate control
system in your vehicle maintains the
interior temperature you select. The
system also adjusts the f an speed
and airf low levels.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 either side
temperature to its lower limit
( ) or its upper limit ( ),
the system runs at f ull cooling or
heating only. It does not regulate the
interior temperature.
When you press a f an control button,
the fan is taken out of AUTO mode.
The driver’s and passenger’s side
temperatures should always be set
separately. Turn the desired dial
clockwisetoincreasetheairflow
temperature of that side, and
counterclockwise to decrease it.
Press the Auto button on the front
control panel. You will see AUTO
in the system display.
Adjust the temperature for the
driver’s and passenger’s side
separately, using the desired
temperature control dial.
The passenger’s side temperature
setting does not synchronize to the
driver’s side at any time except when
the system is in the defroster mode
(see page ).
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Using A utomatic Climate Control
T emperat ure Cont rol
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Features
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To turn the system completely off,
press the ON/OFF button.
Keep the system completely of f
f or short periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times. 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 button to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Press the
button to decrease it.
This button turns the air
conditioningonandoff.Youwillsee
A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
When you turn the A/C of f , the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control below the
outside temperature.
In AUTO mode, the vehicle’s
temperature is independently
regulated, based on the driver’s and
passenger’s side setting. The system
also regulates each temperature
basedontheinformationof thesun
light sensor and the sun’s position
which is updated automatically by
the navigation’s global positioning
system (GPS). For example, if the
driver’s side of the vehicle is getting
too much sun, the system will adjust
to a lower temperature.
On models with navigation systemTo Turn Everything Of f Semi-automatic Operation
Fan Control
A ir Condit ioning (A /C) But t on
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This button directs the main airflow
to the windshield for faster
def rosting. It also overrides any
mode selection you may have made.
When you select , the system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. For
f aster def rosting, manually set the
fanspeedtohigh.Youcanalso
increase airf low to the windshield by
closing the corner vents on the
dashboard. To close the vents, rotate
the wheel under each corner vent.
When you turn of f by
pressing the button again, the
system returns to its former settings.
Use the mode control button to
select the vents the air flows from.
Some air will flow from the
dashboard vents in all modes.
Air flows from the center,
corner, and rear vents in the
dashboard.
Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard, rear and
the f loor vents.
Air f lows f rom the f loor
vents.
Airf low is divided between
the f loor and corner vents and the
defroster vents at the base of the
windshield.
When the indicator in the button is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent through the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
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.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Windshield Def rost er But t on
Mode Cont rol
Recirculat ion But t on
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The temperatures of the driver’s side
and the f ront passenger’s side are
controlled independently.
To adjust each temperature, turn
either of the temperature control
dials on the climate control panel.
When you set each temperature to
its lower limit or its upper limit, it will
be displayed as ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’.
Climat e Cont rol Syst em
Dual Temperature Control
Features
157
Driver’s SidePassenger’s Side
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Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwo
sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the
top of the dashboard, and a
temperature sensor is under the
steering column. Do not cover the
sensors or spill any liquid on them.
Sunlight and T emperature
Sensors
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SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er toon page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
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378 383 Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
370
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyonenearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
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10. 11.
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383
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
373
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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