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Action
Message
indicator
Message
See Automatic Transmission
(page 124). See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 111).
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Select N to start
See
Automatic Transmission
(page 124). See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 111).
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Door open Apply brake
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to
let it cool or speed up.
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Transmission hot Stop or speed up
Transmission is hot. Wait as needed
to let it cool.
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Transmission hot Wait...
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
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Transmission ready
See
Automatic Transmission
(page 124). See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 111).
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Press brake to unlock gearshift lever
See
Automatic Transmission
(page 124). See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 111).
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Gearshift lever unlocked
See
Automatic Transmission
(page 124). See Starting and
Stopping the Engine (page 111).
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Transmission not in Park
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of the
windshield free from obstruction (such as
snow or leaves) to allow the climate
control system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to mist up. If the
windows mist up, follow the settings
for demisting the windshield. The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. Outside air does
not enter your vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on the
temperature of the engine coolant.
General Information on Controlling
the Interior Climate
Fully close all the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold or
humid weather conditions, direct some of
the air toward the windshield and the door
windows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face. Air Conditioning
The system directs air through the
evaporator for cooling. The evaporator
extracts humidity from the air to help keep
the windows free of mist. The system
directs the resulting condensation to the
outside of your vehicle, which may cause
a small pool to form under your vehicle.
This is normal.
Note:
The air conditioning operates only
when the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note: When you use air conditioning, your
vehicle uses more fuel.
AIR VENTS
Center Air Vents Side Air Vent
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed.
A
Air distribution control:
Adjust to select the desired air distribution. If you
select MAX A/C the system distributes recirculated air through the instrument
panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal air
conditioning. Select
O to turn the system off.
B
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates and
the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce
the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle.
C
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.
D
Heated rear window:
Press the button to defog and clear the rear window of
a thin covering of ice.
E
Air conditioning:
Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning
when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes.
F
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Fan speed:
Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate the
control to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.
A
Instrument panel:
Press the button to distribute air through the instrument
panel air vents.
B
Defrost:
Press the button to distribute air through the windshield air vents. You
can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
C
MAX Defrost:
Press the button to distribute outside air through the windshield
air vents. Air conditioning is automatically selected. The fan is set to the highest
speed and the temperature to HI. When the air distribution is set in this position,
you are unable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and
temperature control. Press the
AUTO button to return to auto mode.
D
MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute recirculated air through the instrument
panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficient than normal air
conditioning.
E
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature.
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Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning
when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three
minutes.
G
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.
This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
H
OFF:
Press the button to switch the system off.
I
Heated rear window:
Press the button to defog and clear the rear window of
a thin covering of ice.
J
Footwell:
Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.
K
AUTO:
Press the button to switch the system on and off. The system
automatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflow
to reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.
L
Temperature Control You can set the temperature between 61°F
(16°C)
and 82°F (28°C). In position low,
the system switches to permanent cooling.
In position high, the system switches to
permanent heating.
Note: If you select either position low or
high, the system will not regulate a stable
temperature. HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: A small amount of air may be felt
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.
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Manual Climate Control
Note:
To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed to improve clearing, if
required.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Do not adjust the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The
system automatically adjusts to the
previously stored settings. 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 air stream is directed
toward the windshield and side windows
for as long as the engine remains cold. Note:
When the system is switched off,
outside air is prevented from entering your
vehicle.
Note: When you select
AUTO mode and
the interior and exterior temperatures are
high, the system automatically selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling of the
interior. When the desired air temperature
is reached, the system automatically selects
outside air.
Note: When you select windshield
defrosting and defogging, the instrument
panel and footwell level functions
automatically switch off and air conditioning
switches on. Outside air flows into your
vehicle.
Heating the Interior Quickly Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
2
Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
3
Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the second
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
2
Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windshield air vents posi-
tion.
3
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Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control setting
to
MAX A/C.
2
Or, press the
MAX A/C button.
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
3
Recommended Settings for Cooling Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the second
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
2
Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
3
Press the
A/C button.
4
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Apply the parking brake.
Apply the parking brake.
1
Move the transmission selector lever to
position
P or neutral.
Move the transmission selector lever to
position P or neutral.
2
Press the
AUTO button.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
3
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
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Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
Vehicles With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the MAX defrost button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
2
Adjust the air distribution control to the
windshield position.
3
Press the A/C button.
4
Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
1. Adjust the temperature control to the lowest setting.
2. Press the
A/C and recirculated air
buttons.
3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Windows
Use the heated windows to defrost or
demist the rear window.
Note: The heated windows operate only
when the engine is running.
Heated Rear Window Heated Exterior Mirrors
Electric exterior mirrors have a heating
element that will defrost or demist the
mirror glass. They will switch on
automatically when you switch the heated
rear window on.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the center
console.
The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.
Note:
Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
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