
70GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE  
CLIMATE CONTROLS 
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL 
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Automatic
Temperature Controls
Uconnect 5 With 10.1-inch Display Automatic  Temperature Controls
Max A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on 
the touchscreen to change the current 
setting to the coldest output of air. The 
MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX 
A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the 
MAX A/C operation to exit.
NOTE:The MAX A/C setting is only available on the touch -
screen.
A/C Button
Press and release the button on the 
touchscreen, or push the button on the 
faceplate to change the current setting. 
The indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
NOTE:
If the system is in Mix or Defrost Mode, the A/C 
can be turned off, but the A/C system shall 
remain active to prevent fogging of the windows.
If not operating in AUTO mode, the system will 
not automatically sense the presence of fog, 
mist or ice on the windshield. Defrost Mode 
must be manually selected to clear the wind -
shield and side glass.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side 
glass, select Defrost Mode and adjust blower 
speed if needed.
Recirculation Button
Press and release the Recirculation 
button on the touchscreen, or press the 
button on the faceplate, to change the 
system between recirculation mode and 
outside air. The Recirculation indicator and the 
A/C indicator illuminate when the Recirculation 
button is pressed. 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.
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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 display the rear climate controls. 
Control functions now operate the 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 5 Front ATC Panel Rear Control Display
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON
Press and release the Rear Climate 
button to access the rear climate 
controls. The indicator will illuminate 
when the rear climate controls are on.
REAR AUTO BUTTON
Press and release this button on the 
touchscreen to change the current 
setting. The REAR AUTO indicator will 
illuminate when REAR AUTO is on. This 
feature automatically controls the rear interior 
cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution 
and amount. Toggling this function will cause the 
rear system to switch between manual mode and 
automatic modes  Ú page 81.
REAR LOCK BUTTON
Press and release this button 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROL
These buttons provide 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.
NOTE:When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s 
temperature will move up and down with the 
driver’s temperature.
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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.
AUTO BUTTON
The AUTO button automatically controls 
the interior cabin temperature by 
adjusting distribution and amount of 
airflow. Performing this function will 
cause the system to switch between manual mode 
and automatic modes  Ú page 81.
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
To change the temperature in the rear of 
the vehicle, push temperature control up 
button to raise the temperature. The rear 
temperature settings are displayed in 
control head.
To change the temperature in the rear of 
the vehicle, push temperature control 
down button to lower the temperature. 
The rear temperature settings are 
displayed in control head.
REAR BLOWER CONTROL
The rear blower control can be manually 
set to off, or any fixed blower speed by 
pushing the blower control buttons. This 
allows the rear seat occupants to control 
the volume of air circulated in the rear of the 
vehicle. The larger of the two icons increases 
blower speed, whereas the smaller of the two icons 
decreases the blower speed.
REAR MODE CONTROL
Push this button on the Rear Climate 
Controls to change the air distribution 
mode for the rear passengers.
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
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 head -
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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FLOOR MODE
Air comes from the floor outlets.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL/BLOWER OFF
To manually set the rear blower controls 
to off, press the Rear Climate Control/
Blower Off button.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL 
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Manual 
Temperature Controls Uconnect 5 With 10.1-inch Display Manual 
Temperature Controls
MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button 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 touch -
screen.
A/C Button
Press and release the A/C button to 
change the current setting. The indicator 
illuminates when A/C is on.
NOTE:
For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in 
Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be 
turned off, but the A/C system shall remain 
active to prevent fogging of the windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side 
glass, select Defrost mode, and increase blower 
speed if needed.
If your air conditioning performance seems 
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C 
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for 
an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a 
gentle water spray from the front of the radiator 
and through the condenser.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change 
the system between recirculation mode 
and outside air mode. The Recirculation 
indicator and the A/C indicator illuminate 
when the Recirculation button is pressed. 
Recirculation can be used when outside conditions 
such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are 
present. Recirculation can be used in all modes 
except for Defrost. 
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls 
From The Front MTC Display/Touchscreen
The Three-Zone Manual Temperature Control 
(MTC) system allows for adjustment of the rear 
climate controls from the front MTC display/
touchscreen.
Uconnect 4 Front MTC Panel Rear Control Display
Uconnect 5 Front MTC Panel Rear Control Display
 To change the rear system settings:
Press the "Rear Climate" button on the touch
-
screen to display the rear climate controls. The 
control functions now operate the rear system.
Press the “Front Climate” button on the touch-
screen to return to the front climate controls.
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.
REAR LOCK BUTTON
Press and release this button 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROL
These buttons provide the rear passengers with 
independent temperature control. Push the up arrow button on the 
touchscreen to increase the 
temperature.
Push the down arrow button on the 
touchscreen to decrease the 
temperature.
NOTE:When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s 
temperature moves 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 setting while in SYNC exits this 
feature.
NOTE:The SYNC setting is only available on the touch -
screen.
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REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
To change the temperature in the rear of 
the vehicle, push temperature control up 
button to raise the temperature. The rear 
temperature settings are displayed in 
control head.
To change the temperature in the rear of 
the vehicle, push temperature control 
down button to lower the temperature. 
The rear temperature settings are 
displayed in control head.
REAR BLOWER CONTROL
The rear blower control can be manually 
set to off, or any fixed blower speed by 
pushing the blower control buttons. This 
allows the rear seat occupants to control 
the volume of air circulated in the rear of the 
vehicle. The larger of the two icons increases 
blower speed, whereas the smaller of the two icons 
decreases the blower speed.
REAR MODE CONTROL
Push this button on the Rear Climate 
Controls to change the air distribution 
mode for the rear passengers.
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
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 head -
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
FLOOR MODE
Air comes from the floor outlets.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL/BLOWER OFF
To manually set the rear blower controls 
to off, press the Rear Climate Control/
Blower Off button.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL 
(ATC) — I
F EQUIPPED 
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the 
AUTO button on the touchscreen on the 
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like  the system to maintain by adjusting the driver 
and passenger temperature control buttons. 
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the 
system will achieve and automatically 
maintain that comfort level.
3. 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 for cold or hot vehicles. The system 
automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, 
and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly 
as possible.
The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or 
Metric units by selecting the U.S./Metric 
customer-programmable feature within the 
Uconnect system  Ú page 189.
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To provide you with maximum comfort in the 
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the blower 
fan will remain on low until the engine warms up. 
The blower will increase in speed and transition 
into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of manual 
override features. The AUTO symbol in the front 
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) display will 
be turned off when the system is being used in the 
manual mode.
CLIMATE VOICE COMMANDS
Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep 
everyone comfortable while you keep moving 
ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate control.)
Push the VR button on the steering wheel. After the 
beep, say one of the following commands:
“Set driver temperature to  70 degrees ”
“Set passenger temperature to  70 degrees ”
Did you know : Voice Command for Climate may 
only be used to adjust the interior temperature of 
your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to 
adjust the heated seats or steering wheel if 
equipped.
OPERATING TIPS 
NOTE:Refer to the chart at the end of this section for 
suggested control settings for various weather 
conditions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with 
a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper 
corrosion protection and to protect against engine 
overheating. OAT coolant (conforming to 
MS.90032) is recommended  Ú page 382.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster 
performance, make sure the engine cooling 
system is functioning properly and the proper 
amount, type, and concentration of coolant is 
used. Use of the Air Recirculation mode during 
Winter months is not recommended, because it 
may cause window fogging.
Vacation/Storage  
For information on maintaining the Climate Control 
system when the vehicle is being stored for an 
extended period of time, see  Úpage 373.
Window Fogging 
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, 
rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the 
windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and increase 
the front blower speed. Do not use the 
Recirculation mode without A/C (Air Conditioning) 
for long periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of 
the windshield, is free of obstructions such as 
leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may 
reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they 
could plug the water drains. In Winter months, 
make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and 
snow.
Cabin Air Filter  
The Climate Control system filters out dust and 
pollen from the air. Contact an authorized dealer to 
service your cabin air filter, and to have it replaced 
when needed
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112GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions 
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Instrument Cluster Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this 
display shows the instrument cluster 
display messages  Ú page 113.
The display shows one of the main menu 
items after the ignition is turned/placed on.
3. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
4. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine 
coolant temperature. Any reading within the 
normal range indicates that the engine 
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge can indicate a higher tempera -
ture when driving in hot weather or up 
mountain grades. It should not be allowed 
to exceed the upper limits of the normal 
operating range. 5. Fuel GaugeThe gauge shows the level of fuel in the fuel 
tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/
RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to 
the side of the vehicle where the 
fuel door is located.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check 
when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY 
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster 
display, which offers useful information to the 
driver. With the ignition in the OFF position (and the 
key removed, for vehicles with mechanical key), 
opening/closing of a door will activate the display 
for viewing, and display the total miles or 
kilometers in the odometer. Your instrument 
cluster display is designed to display important 
information about your vehicle’s systems and 
features. Using a driver interactive display located 
on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster 
display can show you how systems are working and 
give you warnings when they are not. The steering 
wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through 
and enter the main menus and submenus. You can 
access the specific information you want and 
make selections and adjustments.
WARNING!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could 
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge 
reaches “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle 
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off 
until the gauge drops back into the normal range 
and is no longer red. If the gauge remains on the 
“H”, turn the engine off immediately and call an 
authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or 
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling 
coolant. You may want to call an authorized 
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats  
Ú page 342.
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