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Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
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.
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. 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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BLOWER CONTROL
Blower Control is used to regulate the
amount of air forced through the Climate
Control 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.
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
Press this button on the touchscreen to
change the air distribution mode to
Bi-Level Mode. In Bi-Level Mode, air
comes from the headliner outlets and
floor outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level Mode is designed under comfort condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL OFF
BUTTON
Press and release this button to turn the
Rear Climate Controls off.
Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC)
The rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC)
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 on the headliner on the passenger side of
the vehicle.
Rear Manual Climate Controls
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.
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REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Push the up arrow button to raise the
temperature. The rear temperature
settings are displayed in control head.
Push the down arrow 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.
OPERATING TIPS
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.
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 292.
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 for long periods,
as fogging may occur.
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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 air distribution
box, 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.
Operating Tips Chart
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment, pull the release
handle.
Release Handle
Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple
pockets for storage.
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode),
(A/C) on, and blower
on high. Roll down the windows for a minute
to flush out the hot air. Adjust the controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C) on and
set the mode control to
(Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in (Bi-Level
Mode.
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode) and
turn (A/C) on to
keep windows clear.
Cold Weather Set the mode control to
(Floor Mode). If
windshield fogging
starts to occur, move
the control to (Mix Mode).
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are placed in the bottle
holder, they can spill when the door is closed,
burning the occupants. Be careful when closing
the doors to avoid injury.
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Overhead Sunglass Storage
At the front of the overhead console, a
compartment is provided for the storage of one
pair of sunglasses.
From the closed position, push the indentation to
open the compartment.
Overhead Sunglass Door Latch
The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.
Instrument Panel Drawer
There is a storage drawer located in the lower
center of the instrument panel. It can be released
by pushing the access button above it. The drawer
is actuator assisted once the access button is
pushed. Pull drawer outward to the fully open
position.
Drawer Access Button
Front Seatback Storage — If Equipped
The front seatbacks have a storage pocket on
some models.
Front Seatback Storage
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
There are removable storage bins (if equipped)
located in the areas below the load floor, located in
front of the second row seats.
In Floor Storage Bin
CAUTION!
The storage drawer must be closed while driving.
If left open during a collision, additional damage
may occur to property or the drawer mechanism.
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1. To access the storage bins with front seats in
the rearward position, place the lock rod in
the unlocked position so the load floor can
fold upwards towards the seatback.
Lock Rod
NOTE:
Push the lock rod inward for the locked
position.
Pull outward on the lock rod for the
unlocked position.
2. Pull the latch located near the second row seat to open the floor panel.
Floor Latch
STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent
personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly latched.
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open.
Keep the storage bin covers closed and
latched while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
latched to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance
to the cover. If the storage bin cover is left in the
open position, front seat adjustment may
damage the cover.
WARNING!
Always close the storage bin covers when your
vehicle is unattended.
Do not allow children to have access to the
second row seat storage bins. Once in the
storage bin, young children may not be able to
escape. If trapped in the storage bin, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
In a collision, serious injury could result if the
seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched.
Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin
covers open. Keep the storage bin covers
closed and latched while the vehicle is in
motion.
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SEAT STORAGE BIN COVER EMERGENCY
RELEASE LEVER
As a security measure, the Seat Storage Bin Cover
has an Emergency Release Lever built into the
latching mechanism.
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
NOTE:In the event of an individual being locked inside
the storage bin, the storage bin cover can be
opened from inside of the bin by pushing on the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the storage bin
cover latching mechanism.
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
Sun screens are available for second row seating
windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels,
and the tops of the windows are equipped with
hooks that the sun screens attach to when pulled
out.
Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen.
Continue pulling the sun screen until the tab is
near the top of the window.Once the screen is completely to the top of the
window, extend the top bar of the sun screen over
the two hooks attached to the top of the window.
Sun Screen Extended
To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward
to disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back
into the base sill.USB/AUX CONTROL
There are numerous USB ports located throughout
the vehicle that allow an external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port. There are four, fully
functional USB ports: Two Mini-USBs (Type C) and
two Standard USBs (Type A). There is also an AUX
port located between the USB ports.
Do not operate the storage bin covers while
the vehicle is in motion.
Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be
latched to avoid damage from contact with the
front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance
to the cover. If the storage bin cover is left in the
open position, front seat adjustment may
damage the cover.
WARNING!
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NOTE:Two devices can be plugged in at the same time,
and both ports will provide charging capabilities.
Only one port can transfer data to the system at a
time. A pop-up will appear and allow you to select
the device transferring data.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A
USB port and another device is plugged into the
Type C USB port, a message will appear and allow
you to select which device to use.
Front Center Stack AUX Jack And USB Ports
There are multiple USB “Charge Only” ports in this
vehicle.
On the back of the front row seats (if equipped).
Above the rear cup holder in the third row seats
(if equipped).
Rear Seat USB Charging Port
3rd Row USB Charging Port
NOTE:The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge battery
operated USB devices when connected.
Different scenarios are listed below when a
non-phone device is plugged into the smaller and
larger USB ports, and when a phone device is
plugged into the smaller and larger USB ports:
“A new device is now connected. Previous
connection was lost”.
“(Phone Name) now connected. Previous
connection was lost”.
“Another device is in use through the same USB
port. Please disconnect the first device to use
the second device”.
Plugging in a phone or another USB device may
cause the connection to a previous device to be
lost.
POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlets, and 5 Volt (2.5 Amp) USB ports, that
can be used to power cellular phones, small
electronics and other low powered electrical
accessories.
1 — Type C And Type A USB Ports 1
2 — Type C And Type A USB Ports 2
3 — AUX Port
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