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Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Maintenance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Climate Control
Systems The vehicle ’ s heating, cooling, and
ventilation can be controlled with
this system.
1. Air Delivery Mode Control
2. Outside Air/Recirculation Air
Intake Control
3. Temperature Control
4. Heated Outside Mirrors (If
Equipped) 5. Rear Window Defogger (If
Equipped)
6. Fan Control
7. A/C (Air Conditioning)
A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turning the
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Temperature Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\ (Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets.
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8-2 Climate Controls
[ (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W (Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor, windshield, and
side window outlets.
1 (Defrost): This mode clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
In defrost or defog mode, excessive
air conditioning use can cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
change the air delivery mode to
Yand reduce the fan speed.
Move the air intake control to
%or
M to select the outside air or
recirculation modes.
% (Outside Air): This mode
pulls outside air inside the vehicle. M (Recirculation): This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to reduce the outside air
and odors that may enter the
vehicle.
Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode.
To allow outside air to enter in these
conditions, move the air intake
control to
% .
A/C (Air Conditioning): Turn the
fan control to the desired speed and
press A/C . The air conditioning
does not operate when the fan
control knob is in the off position.
Press A/C to turn the air
conditioning on and off. When A/C
is pressed, an indicator light comes
on to show that the air conditioning
is on.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Open the windows to let hot air
escape. 2. Move the air intake control
to
M .
3. Press A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
A speed.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, move the air intake control
to
% Rear Window Defogger and
Heated Outside Mirrors
N (Rear Window Defogger, If
Equipped): Press to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. An
indicator light comes on in the
display to show that the feature is
on. This helps to clear frost from the
rear window and outside mirrors.
The ignition must be on for the
defogger to work.
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Climate Controls 8-3The rear window defogger can be
turned off by pressing
1 again or
by turning the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK.
M (Heated Outside Mirrors, If
Equipped): Press to turn on or off.
An indicator light comes on in the
display to show that the feature is
on. This helps to clear fog or frost
from the surface of the mirror. The
ignition must be in the ON position
for the heated outside mirrors
to work.
{ Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object on the inside rear window
can damage the antenna or
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not stick anything to the rear
window. Air Vents Adjustable air vents are on the sides
and center of the instrument panel.
Open, close, or turn the slats to
adjust the airflow. Move the sliding knob to adjust the
airflow.
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Driving and Operating 9-53. Turn the steering wheel to go
straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems: .
Braking Skid — wheels are not
rolling. .
Steering or Cornering Skid —
too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and
lose cornering force. .
Acceleration Skid — too much
throttle causes the driving
wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids
by taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions: .
Ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and steer the
way you want the vehicle to go.
The vehicle may straighten out.
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs. .
Slow down and adjust your
driving according to weather
conditions. Stopping distance
can be longer and vehicle
control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such
as enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface — and slow
down when you have any doubt. .
Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking,
including reducing vehicle speed
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide. Remember: Antilock brakes help
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce
vehicle traction and affect your
ability to stop and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types
of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and
deep ‐ standing or flowing water.
{ WarningWet brakes can cause crashes.
They might not work as well in a
quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could
lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
wash, lightly apply the brake
pedal until the brakes work
normally.
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Driving and Operating 9-7.
Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your
own lane. .
Be alert on top of hills;
something could be in your lane
(stalled car, accident). .
Pay attention to special road
signs (falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow
or ice between the tires and the
road, creating less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°
F) when freezing rain begins to fall,
resulting in even less traction. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated with salt
or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the
condition. Accelerate gently so
traction is not lost. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick, so there is even less
traction.
Traction Control should be turned
on. See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control on page 9-25 .
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops on slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when
on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) on page 9-22 .
Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in
shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice. Turn off cruise control on slippery
surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 13-5 .
To get help and keep everyone in
the vehicle safe: .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. .
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{ Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
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Driving and Operating 9-31Warning (Continued) or bent, the sensing zone
may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms.
The Rear Parking Assist (RPA)
sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper
when the shift lever is in
R (Reverse). The system may not
detect objects at speeds above
5 km/h (3 mph) and may not detect
certain angular or moving objects.
The RPA detects objects up to 1.8 m
(5.9 ft) from the rear bumper with a
decreased coverage area at the
outer corners of the bumper. As you
move closer to the obstacle, the rate
of the tone increases. When the
obstacle is less than 25 cm (10 in)
away, the tone will sound
continuously. If the RPA detects a
stationary or receding object further
than 25 cm (10 in) from the side of
the vehicle, the tone will sound for only three seconds. Once the
system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
again.
The RPA automatically turns on
when the shift lever is placed in
R (Reverse) and the ignition switch
is in ON. The RPA OFF switch on
the instrument panel allows the
driver to turn the RPA on and off. To
turn the RPA off, the ignition switch
must be placed in ON. An indicator
light on the switch will illuminate
when the system is turned off. If the
indicator light illuminates when the
RPA is not turned off, it may indicate
a malfunction in the RPA.
Keep the RPA sensors, located on
the rear bumper, free from snow,
ice, and large accumulations of dirt.
Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects. If the sensors are covered,
it will affect the accuracy of
the RPA. Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) When the shift lever is shifted into
R (Reverse), the display shows the
view to the rear of the vehicle.
{ Warning .
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions for proper
use of the Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) could result in
serious injury or death. .
The RVC is a convenience
but it is not a substitute for
proper backing. Always turn
and look out the windows,
and check mirrors to be sure
that it is safe to move before
operating the vehicle. Always
back up slowly. .
The system is designed as an
aid to the driver in showing
large stationary objects
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9-32 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) directly behind the vehicle, to
help avoid damaging the
vehicle. .
The system cannot
completely eliminate blind
spots and may not show
every object. .
Underneath the bumper and
the corner areas of the
bumper cannot be viewed on
the RVC display because of
its monitoring range limitation.
The system will not show
small objects below the
bumper, and may not show
objects close to the bumper
or on the ground. .
Objects viewed on the RVC
display differ from actual
distance because a
wide-angle lens is used.
(Continued) Warning (Continued) .
Objects on the RVC display
will appear visually opposite
than when viewed in the
rearview and outside mirrors. .
Make sure that the back
doors are securely closed
when backing up. .
Do no put anything on the
rearview camera. The
rearview camera is installed
on the back door. .
When washing the vehicle
with high pressure water, be
sure not to spray it around
the camera. Otherwise, water
may enter the camera unit
causing water condensation
on the lens, a malfunction,
fire, or an electric shock. .
Do not strike the camera. It is
a precision instrument.
Otherwise, it may malfunction
or cause damage resulting in
a fire or an electric shock. { CautionThere is a plastic cover over the
camera. Do not scratch the cover
when cleaning dirt or snow from
the cover.
How to Read the Displayed Lines
1. Vehicle Body Line
2. 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
3. 1 m (3 ft)
4. 2 m (7 ft)
5. 3 m (10 ft)
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i-2 INDEX Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
CCalifornia
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . 10-2,
10-21, 10-55
Camera
Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iii
Capacities and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Cautions, Danger, and
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 5-11
Check
Engine Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Child Restraints
Infants and Young
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-61
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-65 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . 13-9
Compartments
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Computer, Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) Fluid . . . 10-11
Control
Traction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-7