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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Fan speed control:
Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, the
windshield may fog up. Light bars on the dial illuminate to indicate fan speed.
A
A/C:
Press the button to switch the air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
B
Power:
Press the button to turn the system off and on. When the system is off,
outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
C
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
D
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the airflow in your vehicle.
Adjust to select the desired temperature.
E
MAX Defrost:
Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full heat
position to turn on. The system distributes outside air through the windshield
air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan automatically
adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full heat
position. When MAX defrost is on, recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent
fogging). The heated rear window is automatically switched on when MAX
defrost is selected.
F
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MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool
position. The system distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan speed automatically
adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool
position. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient.
G
Air distribution control:
Press these buttons to turn airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel and footwell vents. The system can distribute air
through any combination of these air vents. At least one of these buttons
remains on while the system is on.
H
Heated seats (if equipped):
Turn the driver or passenger heated seats on
and off. See Heated Seats (page 135).
I
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
J
Fan speed indicators:
Illuminate to indicate fan speed.
K
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Driver temperature control: Turn to increase or decrease the air temperature
for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
A
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
B
- Fan speed control:
Press to decrease the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
C
Fan speed indicator:
Illuminates to indicate fan speed. When the system is
controlling the fan automatically, all of the fan speed indicators turn off.
D
Airflow distribution control:
Press these buttons to turn airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel and footwell vents. The system can distribute air
through any combination of these air vents. At least one of these buttons
remains on while the system is on. When the system is controlling air distribution
automatically, indicators for all of these buttons turn off.
E
+ Fan speed control:
Press to increase the volume of air circulated in your
vehicle.
F
AUTO:
Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated air, to heat
or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
G
Passenger temperature control:
Turn to increase or decrease the air
temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle.
H
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
I
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch on. The system distributes outside air through
the windshield air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. When MAX defrost is on,
recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent fogging). The heated rear window
is automatically switched on when MAX defrost is selected.
J
Power:
Press the button to turn the system off and on. When the system is off,
outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
K
Heated seat (if equipped): Turn the driver or passenger heated seats on and
off. See
Heated Seats (page 135).
L
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MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
M
A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
N
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings
(page 355). Driver heated seat control:
Turn the driver heated seat off and on. See
Heated Seats (page 135).
A
Driver temperature control:
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air
temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the
passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
B
Power:
Press to turn the system off and on. When the system is off, outside
air cannot enter the vehicle.
C
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Fan speed control: Press on either side of the fan icon to increase or decrease
the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
D
Passenger temperature controls: Press + or - to increase or decrease the
air temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.
E
Passenger heated seat control:
Turn the passenger heated seat off and on.
See Heated Seats (page 135).
F
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
G
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
H
MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
I
AUTO:
Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated air, to heat
or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
J
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
K
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister
vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
L
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch on. The system distributes outside air through
the windshield air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. When MAX defrost is on,
recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent fogging). The heated rear window
is automatically switched on when MAX defrost is selected.
M
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 355). AUTO:
Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated air, to heat
or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
A
CLIMATE: Press to turn the climate control system on and off. When the system
is off, outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
B
MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
C
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
D
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
E
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Passenger temperature control: Allows the passenger to set their
temperature independent of the driver temperature. Press + or - to increase or
decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle when in dual
zone mode.
F
Fan speed control:
Press the small fan icon or large fan icon to decrease or
increase the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
G
Driver temperature control:
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air
temperature inside the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side
temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
H
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch on. The system distributes outside air through
the windshield air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. When MAX defrost is on,
recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent fogging). The heated rear window
is automatically switched on when MAX defrost is selected.
I
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
J
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister
vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
K
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield. Manual Climate Control
Note:
To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. The system automatically
adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your
selected temperature as quickly as possible.
For the system to function efficiently, the
instrument panel and side air vents should
be fully open.
Note: At low ambient temperatures with
AUTO selected, the system directs airflow
to the windshield and side window vents
and fan may run at a slow speed until the
engine warms up.
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Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting (not MAX defrost).
2
Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
3
Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings (not
MAX defrost).
2
Select the footwell air vents and wind-
shield air vents position using the air
distribution buttons.
3
Cooling the Interior Quickly Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
1
Drive with the windows open for 2-3
minutes.
2
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