
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.
:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents
and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin
ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
2.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister
vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically
provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
3.
:Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
4.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,
rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.
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To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
5.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
6.
Passenger heated seat:Press to control the passenger heated
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
7.PASS TEMP:Press to activate separate passenger temperature
control and turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on
the passenger side of the vehicle.
8.
Passenger cooled seat:Press to control the passenger cooled
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
9.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed 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 when MAX A/C is selected or
can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except
(defrost).
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 LED is
illuminated and the air distribution selection is either
(panel)
or
(panel/floor).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow modes, except
MAX A/C.
10.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
11.AUTO/ + – (Fan Speed Control):Press to engage automatic
temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the
temperature control. The system will 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.
For manual fan speed control, turn the knob to adjust fan speed.
To return to full automatic control, Press AUTO.
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12.MAX A/C:Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button
again for normal A/C operation.
13.
RRear defroster/Heated mirrors:Press to activate/deactivate
the rear window defroster and heated outside mirrors. Refer toRear
window defrosterlater in this chapter andHeated outside mirrorsin
theDriver Controlschapter for more information.
14.
Driver cooled seat:Press to control the driver cooled seat.
Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
15.
Power/Cabin temperature:Press to activate/deactivate the
climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented
from entering the vehicle.
Turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature on the
driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when PASS TEMP is off.
16.
Driver heated seat:Press to control the driver heated seat.
Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH
HEATED AND COOLED SEATS
(NAVIGATION SYSTEM BASED–IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion:To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
1.Climate:Press to control the climate control system through the
touch display screen. SeeTouchscreen functionslater in this section.
2.Passenger temperature:Press to activate separate passenger
temperature control and turn the knob to increase/decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3.
Passenger heated seat:Press to heat the passenger heated seat.
Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
4.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C
engages automatically in MAX A/C,
(defrost) and
(floor/defrost).
A/C
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5.RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information. This button will also activate the heated mirrors.
6.
Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog
and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce
window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow
selection.
7.
Power:Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.
When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off.
8.
Driver heated seat:Press to heat the driver heated seat. Refer to
Heated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter
for more information.
9.Driver temperature:Press to increase/decrease the air temperature
on the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger
side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
10.
Driver cooled seat:Press to cool the driver cooled seat. Refer
toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter for more information.
11.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system will
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.
12. –
+Fan speed control:Press (- / +) to decrease/increase the
fan speed.
13.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to
cool down the interior of the vehicle when used with A/C and may also
help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can
be engaged manually in any airflow mode except
(defrost).
Recirculation may turn off automatically in all airflow selections
except MAX A/C.
14.
Passenger cooled seat:Press to cool the passenger cooled
seat. Refer toHeated and cooled seatsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter for more information.
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Using the power lumbar support
The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion.
Press the front of the control to
adjust firmness.
Press the rear of the control to
adjust softness.
Press the top of the control to raise
the height of the lumbar support.
Press the bottom of the control to
lower the height of the lumbar
support.
Heated and cooled seats
Heated seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seats will only function when the engine is running.
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To operate the heated seats:
Press once to activate the high heat
setting (three indicator lights).
Continue pressing to scroll through
the other settings; medium heat
(two indicator lights), low heat (one
indicator light) or off.
If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Cooled seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press once to activate the high cool
setting (three indicator lights).
Continue pressing to scroll through
the other settings; medium cool
(two indicator lights), low cool (one
indicator light) or off.
If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to thescheduled maintenance information
for more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the rear of the seat. Move the front
seat to full up to ease access.
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Armrest pass-through
Pull down the door located in back
of the armrest in order to store
cargo of a longer length such as skis
or lumber.
Note: Do not exceed 80 lb (36 kg) of weight on the pass-through door.
Rear heated seats
WARNING:Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.
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