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5. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button
to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about
15 minutes. If the window clears
before that time, you can press the
button again to turn it off.
6. Defrost / Defog
To clear the windshield and front door
windows of fog or frost, press the
defrost button, set the temperature
control to the red position, and set the
fan speed control to the fastest speed.
While in defrost mode, the air inlet
selection and A/C will operate
automatically (although the A/C
indicator will illuminate if the button
was depressed prior to or during
defrost mode).
7. Air Flow Control Buttons
The air flow control buttons allow
you to choose the direction of air flow.
Press in the desired button.
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Automatic Climate Control
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed, air
flow distribution, air inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation. Press
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off the system.
2. Temperature Control Buttons
Press the blue down arrow (cool) or
the red up arrow (warm) to select and
maintain a comfortable climate within
the driver and passenger compartment. Temperature is displayed digitally on the
screen. Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s side and
passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated / Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
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4. Fan Speed Control Buttons
Press the fan speed control buttons
to select six different fan speed
positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the button to select the desired
air flow mode. The selected air flow
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6. Dual Mode Button
1 S F T T U I F i % 6 " - w C V U U P O U P B D U J W B U F
or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
mode makes it possible to have
separate temperature settings for the
driver’s side and passenger’s side.7. Air Conditioner Button
1 S F T T U I F i " $ w C V U U P O U P B D U J W B U F U I F
air conditioning. Press it again to turn
off the air conditioning.
8. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front
door windows.
9. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.9
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HD Radio® with Single Disc
CD/MP3/WMA Player
(if equipped)
Radio Functions
1. Power / Volume Control
Press the power / volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.
2. Bass, Middle, Treble, Fader and Balance
1 S F T T U I F i 4 & 5 5 * / ( w L O P C S P U B U F U I F
knob to select the preferred menu. Press
the knob again to enter the selected
menu; rotate the knob to adjust the feature.
3. FM / AM
1 S F T T U I F i ' . " . w C V U U P O U P D I P P T F
FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM reception.
4. Tune / Track
3 P U B U F U I F i 4 $ 3 0 - - 5 6 / & w
knob clockwise to increase the
tuning frequency; rotate the knob
counter-clockwise to decrease it.
5. Seek
1 S F T T U I F S J H I U P S M F G U B S S P X P G U I F i 4 & & , w
button to pick up the next highest or
lowest frequency.
6. Presets
You can save up to six favorite stations
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Select a frequency and press one of the
preset buttons until a confirmation beep
is heard.
7. Satellite Radio
You can hear satellite radio programs by
Q S F T T J O H U I F i 4 " 5 w C V U U P O 5 P S F D F J W F
satellite radio service after your trial
period, it is necessary to enter into a
separate contract with the satellite
radio provider.
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AM/FM Stereo with Single
Disc CD/MP3/WMA Player
(if equipped)
Radio Functions
1. Power / Volume Control
Press the power / volume control knob
for on or off; rotate the knob to control
the volume.
2. Bass, Middle, Treble, Fader and Balance
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button will cycle you through Bass,
Midrange, Treble, Fade or Balance. Rotate
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the desired level.
3. FM / AM
1 S F T T U I F i ' . w C V U U P O U P D I P P T F ' .
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button to choose AM reception.
4. Tune / Track
3 P U B U F U I F i 5 6 / & 5 3 " $ , $ ) w
knob clockwise to increase the
tuning frequency; rotate the knob
counter-clockwise to decrease it.5. Seek
1 S F T T U I F S J H I U P S M F G U B S S P X P G U I F i 4 & & , w
button to pick up the next highest or
lowest frequency.
6. Presets
You can save up to six favorite stations
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Select a frequency and press one of the
preset buttons for more than 1.5 seconds
to store it.
7. Satellite Radio
An optional satellite radio tuner and
antenna can be connected to this audio
unit. You can hear satellite radio programs
C Z Q S F T T J O H U I F i 4 " 5 w C V U U P O B G U F S
connecting optional equipment. To receive
satellite radio service, it is necessary to
enter into a separate contract with a
satellite radio provider.
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