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Automatic Climate Control Overview
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Automatic 
Temperature Controls Uconnect 4C/4C With 8.4–inch Display NAV Automatic 
Climate Controls
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic 
Temperature Control System through an 
intake grille, located in the floor under the 
passengers’ seats. 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 
motor.
Icon Description
MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function 
again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C setting is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
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Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air. Recirculation can be used 
when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. 
Recirculation may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the 
inside of the windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous 
use of Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode if not 
recommended.
AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this function 
will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this 
section for more information.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. 
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may 
increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and 
defogging. Performing this function will cause the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) to switch into manual mode. If the 
Front Defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if 
equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns 
off after 10 minutes.
Rear Climate Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button to access the rear climate controls. The indicator will illuminate when the rear climate 
controls are on.
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Driver And Passenger Temperature UP And DOWN Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or 
touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer 
temperature settings. Push the blue button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards 
the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this 
feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the front and rear passenger temperature settings. Changing the front or 
rear passenger temperature setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC setting is only available on the touchscreen.
Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds 
available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the 
touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The 
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen:
 Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower 
setting. Blower speed can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
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Modes ControlModes Control
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets 
and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Faceplate: Push the button in the center of the knob to change the airflow distribution mode.
Touchscreen:
 Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode Buttons on the touchscreen.
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of 
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow 
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these 
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and 
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the 
floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From 
The Front ATC Panel—If Equipped
The Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control 
(ATC) system allows for adjustment of the rear 
climate controls from the front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
Press the "Rear Climate" button on the touch -
screen to change control to rear control 
mode, the rear display appears. Control func -
tions now operate rear system.
To return to the Front screen on the Uconnect 
system, press the "Front Climate" or “Done” 
button on the touchscreen.
 Uconnect 4 Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Front ATC Panel Rear Control 
Display
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy 
conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on 
the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF.
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Icon Description
Rear Auto Button
Automatically controls the rear interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing this 
function causes the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within 
this section for more information.
Rear Lock Button
Press and release to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear temperature and blower 
settings.
Front Climate Button
Press and release this button to change the display on the Uconnect system back to the Front Climate Controls.
Rear Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the front occupants with the ability to control the rear temperature. Push the up arrow button on the touchscreen 
to increase the temperature. Push the down arrow button on the touchscreen to decrease the temperature. When the 
SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s temperature will move up and down with the driver’s temperature.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator is illuminated when this 
feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the front and rear passenger temperature settings with the driver 
temperature setting. Changing the front or rear passenger temperature/mode/blower settings while in SYNC will 
automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC setting is only available on the touchscreen.
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Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds 
available. Adjusting the blower causes automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using 
the buttons on the touchscreen.
Rear Passenger Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Rear Climate Controls off.
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Panel Mode. In Panel 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 Bi-Level Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Bi-Level Mode. In Bi-Level Mode, air comes 
from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the 
floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Press this button on the touchscreen to change the air distribution mode to Floor Mode. In Floor Mode, air comes from the 
floor outlets.
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Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — 
If Equipped 
The rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) 
system has floor air outlets underneath the 
passengers’ seats, and overhead outlets at 
each outboard rear seating position. The 
system provides heated air through the floor 
outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the 
headliner outlets.
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, 
on the passenger side of the vehicle.
 Rear Automatic Climate Controls
1. Adjust the rear blower, rear temperature  and the rear modes to suit your comfort 
needs.
2. ATC is selected by pushing the AUTO button. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the 
ATC System will automatically 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. The system automatically adjusts 
the temperature, mode and fan speed to 
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
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Description
Rear Mode Control
Push this button on the Rear Climate Hard Controls to change the air distribution mode for the rear passengers to one of the 
following:
Panel Mode Panel 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.
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