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Clock 
Press the “+” button to advance the time or the 
“–” button to reverse the time. Vehicles with a 
navigation system, please refer to the separate 
“Operating Instructions for Navigation System.”
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Automatic Climate  
Control System 
(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 “AUTO” to activate. 
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial  Rotate the dial clockwise to 
increase the temperature or 
rotate the dial counterclockwise 
to decrease the temperature and 
maintain a comfortable climate 
within the driver and passenger 
compartment. The temperature is 
displayed digitally on the screen.
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 into the compartment. 
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD 
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE 
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN 
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.  4. Fan Speed Control Knob 
Rotate the fan speed control 
knob to select one of seven 
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial  Turn the “MODE” dial to select 
the desired air flow mode. The 
selected air flow mode – either 
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button  Press the “A/C” button to activate 
the air conditioning. Press it again 
to turn off the air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button  Press the button to defrost 
or dehumidify the windshield 
and front door windows.
8. 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.   Maximum Air Conditioner Button  
For quicker cooling, press 
the “MAX A/C” button.
Controls
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Located in the multi-function display; 
top center of dash
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