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Instrument Panel
Instrument 
Panel
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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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Controls
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 the desired fan speed.
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. If equipped, the outside 
mirror defogger and windshield 
wiper deicer will also activate.
9   Maximum Air Conditioner Button  
For quicker cooling, press 
the “MAX A/C” button.
Located in the multi-function  
display; top center of dash
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