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Panel Mode
Rear Panel Mode
To change Rear Mode to Panel Mode, turn the Rear Mode Knob to Rear Panel Mode position. 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 Rear Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
To change Rear Mode to Bi-Level Mode, turn the Rear Mode Knob to Rear Bi-Level Mode position. In many temperature
positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Rear Floor Mode
To change Rear Mode to Floor Mode, turn the Rear Mode Knob to Rear Floor Mode position. Air comes from the floor outlets.
Rear Temperature Control Knob
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle, turn the Temperature Control Knob. Turn it to the right to raise the
temperature, or turn it to the left to lower the temperature. The rear temperature settings are displayed in control head.
When rear controls are locked by the front system, the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the control head is illuminated and
any rear overhead adjustments are ignored.
Rear Blower Control Knob
The rear blower control can be manually set to off, or any fixed blower speed by rotating the Blower Control Knob in the rear
of the vehicle. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
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Automatic Climate Control Overview

Automatic Temperature Controls

Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
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A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). An LED will illuminate when the A/C system is engaged.
Automatic Operation
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function
will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this
section for more information.

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Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can
be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all
modes except for Defrost. 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 the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Rear Climate Control Button
Push the Rear Climate Control Button to control rear compartment climate from the Front ATC Panel. The rear climate
modes will be displayed on the Front Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel Rear Control Display.
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 15 minutes.
Driver and Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the up arrow button for warmer
temperature settings. Push the blue arrow button for cooler temperature settings.
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Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you
select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position.
NOTE:
Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower speeds.
Modes Control Button
Toggle the Modes Control Button to adjust airflow distribution. 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:
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until you see Panel Mode Icon on the display. 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.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until you see Bi-Level Mode Icon on the display. 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
Toggle the Modes Control Button until you see Floor Mode Icon on the display. 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
The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the
rear right side of the third row 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. The rear
system temperature control buttons are located
in the Uconnect system, located on the
instrument panel.
Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display

Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until you see Mix Mode Icon on the display. 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.
Front Defrost Mode Front Defrost Mode Button
Push the button to select Front Defrost Mode. The indicator illuminates when this mode is on. Air comes from the
windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost mode is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
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Rear Lock Button
Press to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear temperature and blower settings.
Rear Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the rear passengers with independent temperature control. Push the up arrow button to increase the
temperature. Push the down arrow button to decrease the temperature. When the SYNC feature is active, the rear
temperature and the front passenger’s temperature will move up and down with the driver’s temperature.
SYNC Button — If Equipped
Press the SYNC button 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 setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
Rear Blower Control
Turn the Blower Control Knob clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust blower speed. There are seven blower speeds. Use
this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select in Rear Compartment. The
blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise from the off position.
Panel Mode Rear Panel Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until Rear Panel Mode appears on the display. 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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Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for
adjustment of the rear climate controls from the
front ATC panel. To change the rear system
settings:
Press the REAR button to change control to
rear control mode, Rear display will appear.
Control functions now operate rear system.
To return to Front screen, press the REAR
button again, or it will revert to the Front
screen after six seconds.
Rear ATC Control Features
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.
Bi-Level Mode
Rear Bi-Level Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until the Rear Bi-Level Mode appears on the display. Air comes from both the headliner
outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer
air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Rear Floor Mode
Toggle the Modes Control Button until the Rear Floor Mode appears on the display. Air comes from the floor vents.
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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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Rear Mode Control Knob
Rotate knob to change the air distribution mode for the rear passengers to one of the following:
Panel Mode Rear 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 Rear Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer
air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Rear Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.

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