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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows
you to regulate the temperature,
amount, and direction of air circulat-
ing throughout the vehicle. The con-
trols are located on the instrument
panel, below the radio.
AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC)
Front Three-Zone ATC allows bothdriver and front passenger seat oc-
cupant, and rear seat occupants to
select individual comfort settings.
When occupants in the vehicle se- lect the AUTO mode operation, a
comfort temperature can be set by
using the temperature up and down
buttons, and the auto blower op-
eration will be set automatically.
The system can be controlled manually, if desired.
SYNC feature links the controls for all three zones, allowing one com-
fort setting (driver setting) for the
cabin, if desired. The Three-Zone ATC system auto-
matically maintains the interior com-
fort level desired by the driver and all
passengers. The system automatically
adjusts the air temperature, the air-
flow volume, amount of outside air
recirculation and the airflow direc-
tion. This maintains a comfortable
temperature, even under changing
conditions.
1. Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
Press and release to change the current
Air Conditioning (A/C) setting, the in-
dicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Performing this function will cause the
ATC to switch into manual mode.
2. Left Front Seat Occupant Tem-
perature Display
This display shows the temperature
setting for the left front seat occupant. 3. Mode Display
This display shows the current Mode
selection (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor,
Mix).
4. Blower Control Display
This display shows the current Blower
speed selection.
5. Front Auto Indicator
This indicates when the system is in
Front Auto mode.
6. Auto Indicator
This indicates when the system is in
Auto mode.
7. Right Front Seat Occupant Tem-
perature Display
This display shows the temperature
setting for the right front seat occu-
pant.
8. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the cur-
rent setting, the indicator illuminates
when ON. Performing this function
will cause the ATC to switch into
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manual mode. The blower will engage
immediately if the Defrost mode is
selected.
9. Passenger Temperature Control
Up/Down Button
Provides the passenger with indepen-
dent temperature control. Push the
top button for warmer temperatures
or the lower button for cooler tem-
perature settings.
10. Rear Control Button
Provides toggle operation between
front control screen and rear control
screen. Push the button to activate the
rear climate control screen and allow
the front seat occupants control over
the rear climate settings.
11. Rear Lock
Press and release the Rear Lock but-
ton on the front ATC panel to lock and
unlock the rear climate controls.
12. Auto Temperature Control But-
ton
Controls airflow temperature, distri-
bution, volume, and the amount of air
recirculation automatically. Press andrelease to select. Refer to “Automatic
Operation” for more information.
Performing this function will cause
the ATC to switch between manual
mode and automatic modes.
13. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release to turn the Climate
Control OFF.
14. Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds, the
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the lowest
blower setting. Performing this func-
tion will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode.
15. Mode Control Button
Press and release to select between
Modes (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix).
Performing this function will cause
the ATC to switch into manual mode.
16. Recirculation Control Button
Press and release to change the cur-
rent setting, the indicator illuminates
when ON.
17. SYNC Button
Press and release to control the tem-
perature setting for all three zones
from the driver temperature control.
18. Driver Temperature Control
Up/Down Button
Provides the driver with independent
temperature control. Push the top
button for warmer temperatures or
the lower button for cooler tempera-
ture settings.
Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO button on the
front ATC Panel and the words Front
Auto will illuminate in the front ATC
display, along with two temperatures
for the driver and front passenger.
The system will then automatically
regulate the amount of airflow.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you
would like the system to maintain, by
adjusting the driver, front passenger,
and rear seat rotary temperature
knobs. Once the desired temperature
is displayed, the system will achieve
and automatically maintain that com-
fort level.
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3. When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings. You will experi-
ence the greatest efficiency by simply
allowing the system to function auto-
matically.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to move thetemperature settings for cold or
hot vehicles. The system auto-
matically adjusts the tempera-
ture, mode and fan speed to pro-
vide comfort as quickly as
possible.
The temperature can be dis- played in English or Metric units
by selecting the “Display Units
of Measure in” customer-
programmable feature. Refer to
the “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable Features” in this
Section.
To provide you with maximum com-
fort in the automatic mode, during
cold start-ups, the blower fan will re-
main on low until the engine warms
up. The fan will engage immediately if the Defrost mode is selected, or by
changing the front blower knob set-
ting.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement
of manual override features. The
AUTO symbol in the front ATC dis-
play will be turned off when the sys-
tem is being used in the manual mode.
NOTE: If not operating in AUTO
mode, the system will not auto-
matically sense the presence of fog,
mist or ice on the windshield. DE-
FROST mode must be manually
selected to clear the windshield
and side glass.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button
allows the operator to manually acti-
vate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When in A/C mode and the
ATC is set to a cool temperature, de-
humidified air flows through the air
outlets. If Economy mode is desired,
press the A/C button to turn off the
A/C mode in the ATC display and
deactivate the A/C system.
NOTE:
If the system is in Mix, Floor or
Defrost Mode, the A/C can be
turned off, but the A/C system
shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, select
Defrost mode and increase
blower speed.
Recirculation Control
When outside air contains
smoke, odors, or high hu-
midity, or if rapid cooling is
desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
Recirculation control button. Recir-
culation mode should only be used
temporarily. A LED will illuminate on
the Recirculation control button when
Recirculation mode is selected. Push
the button a second time to turn off
the Recirculation mode LED and al-
low outside air into the vehicle.
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Controlling The Rear Climate
Controls From The Front ATC
Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows
for adjustment of the rear climate
controls from the front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
Press "REAR" button to change con-
trol to rear control mode, Rear dis-
play (below) will appear. Control
functions now operate rear system.
To return to Front screen, press"REAR" button again, or it will
revert to the Front screen after six
seconds.
1. Mode Display
This display shows the current Mode
selection. 2. Rear Temperature Display
This display shows the temperature
setting for the rear seat occupants.
3. Blower Control Display
This display shows the current Blower
speed selection.
4. Rear Auto Indicator
This indicates when the system is in
Rear Auto mode.
Rear Mode Control
Auto Mode
The rear system automatically main-
tains the correct mode and comfort
level desired by the rear seat occu-
pants.
Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in
the headliner. Each of these
outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air
vanes of the outlets to one side will
shut off the airflow. Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the head-
liner outlets and the floor
outlets.
NOTE: In many temperature po-
sitions, the BI-LEVEL mode is de-
signed to provide cooler air out of
the headliner outlets and warmer
air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Air comes from the floor
outlets.
Rear Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) (for versions/
markets, where provided)
The rear ATC system has floor air
outlets at the rear of the right side
sliding door, and overhead outlets at
each outboard rear seating position.
The system provides heated air
through the floor outlets or cool, de-
humidified air through the headliner
outlets.
The rear system temperature control
is on the front ATC panel located on
the instrument panel.
Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display
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Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock
button on the front ATC panel, illumi-
nates a lock symbol in the rear dis-
play. The rear temperature and air
source are controlled from the front
ATC panel.
Rear second row occupants can only
adjust the rear ATC control when the
Rear Temperature Lock button is
turned off.
The rear ATC system is located in the
headliner, near the center of the ve-
hicle.1. Press the Rear Temperature Lock
button on the front ATC panel. This
turns off the Rear Temperature Lock
icon in the rear temperature knob.
2. Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Tem-
perature and the Rear Mode Control
knobs to suit your comfort needs.
3. ATC is selected by adjusting the
rear blower knob counterclockwise to
AUTO.
Once the desired temperature is dis-
played, the ATC System will auto-
matically achieve and maintain that
comfort level. When the system is set
up for your comfort level, it is not
necessary to change the settings. You
will experience the greatest efficiency
by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.NOTE:
It is not necessary to move the
temperature settings for cold or
hot vehicles. The system auto-
matically adjusts the tempera-
ture, mode and fan speed to pro-
vide comfort as quickly as
possible.
The temperature can be dis- played in English or Metric units
by selecting the “Display Units
of Measure in” customer-
programmable feature. Refer to
the “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — Customer-
Programmable Features” in this
Section.
Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be
manually set to off, or any fixed
blower speed, by rotating the knob
from low to high. This allows the rear
seat occupants to control the volume
of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
Rear ATC Control Features
1 - Blower Speed 3 - Rear Mode
2 - Rear Tem-
perature 4 - Rear Tem-
perature Lock
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CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Auto-
matic Temperature Control System
through an intake grille, located in
the right side trim panel behind the
third row seats. The rear outlets are
located in the right side trim panel
of the 3rd Row seat. Do not block or
place objects directly in front of the
inlet grille or heater outlets. The
electrical system could overload
causing damage to the blower mo-
tor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear
of the vehicle, rotate the temperature
knob counterclockwise to lower the
temperature, and clockwise to in-
crease the temperature. The rear tem-
perature settings are displayed in the
front ATC panel.
When rear controls are locked by the
front system, the Rear Temperature
Lock symbol on the temperature
knob is illuminated and any rear over-
head adjustments are ignored. Rear Mode Control
Auto Mode
The rear system automatically main-
tains the correct mode and comfort
level desired by the rear seat occu-
pants.
Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in
the headliner. Each of these
outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air
vanes of the outlets to one side will
shut off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the head-
liner outlets and the floor out-
lets.
NOTE: In many temperature po-
sitions, the Bi-Level mode is de-
signed to provide cooler air out of
the headliner outlets and warmer
air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Air comes from the floor out-
lets. Recirculation Control
When outside air contains
smoke, odors, or high hu-
midity, or if rapid cooling is
desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
Recirculation control button. Recir-
culation mode should only be used
temporarily. The recirculation LED
will illuminate when this button is
selected. Push the button a second
time to turn off the Recirculation
mode LED and allow outside air into
the vehicle.
NOTE: In cold weather, use of the
Recirculation mode may lead to
excessive window fogging. The Re-
circulation mode is not allowed in
Defrost mode to improve window
clearing operation. Recirculation
will be disabled automatically if
this mode is selected.
SUMMER OPERATION
The engine cooling system in air con-
ditioned vehicles must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant
to provide proper corrosion protection
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and to protect against engine over-
heating. A solution of 50% ethylene
glycol antifreeze coolant and 50%
water is recommended. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for proper cool-
ant selection.
WINTER OPERATION
To ensure the best possible heater and
defroster performance, make sure the
engine cooling system is functioning
properly and the proper amount,
type, and concentration of coolant is
used. Refer to “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for proper coolant selection. Use of
the air Recirculation mode during
Winter months is not recommended,
because it may cause window fogging.
VACATION/STORAGE
Before you store your vehicle, or keep
it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two
weeks or more, run the air condition-
ing system at idle for about five min-
utes, in fresh air with the blower set-
ting on high. This will ensureadequate system lubrication to mini-
mize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started
again.
WINDOW FOGGING
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the
inside in mild, rainy and/or humid
weather. To clear the windows, select
Defrost or Mix mode and increase the
front blower speed. Do not use the
Recirculation mode without A/C for
long periods, as fogging may occur.
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE
Make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is
free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months make sure
the air intake is clear of ice, slush and
snow.
A/C AIR FILTER
On vehicles equipped with Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC), the cli-
mate control system filters out dustand pollen from the air. Refer to “Air
Conditioning” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for filter replacement in-
structions.
OPERATING TIPS
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