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CLIMATE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CLIMATE CONTROL – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the volume of air to the rearpassenger compartment limited ?
Objects may obstruct the air directionto the rear passenger compartment.Make sure objects have not beenplaced under the front seats.
Why is the volume of air from the air ventsreduced?
The air intake area at the base of thewindshield could be obstructed. Makesure the air intake area is free from anysnow, ice or leaves.
What are the recommended settings forheating the interior?
Auto mode on and instrument panel andside air vents fully open.
How can I quickly heat the interior?
Select the highest blower motor speed,highest temperature and direct the airto the footwell air vents.
What are the recommended settings forcooling the interior?
Auto mode on.
How can I quickly cool the interior?
Switch maximum cooling on, switchrecirculated air on and drive with thewindows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
How can I reduce the humidity build-upinside my vehicle?
Do not drive with the system off or withrecirculated air on.
How can I defog the side windows?
Switch maximum defrost on.
How can I defog or clear the windshield ofthin ice?
Switch maximum defrost on.
Why do I feel air from the footwell air ventsregardless of the air distribution?
This is normal operation. You may feela small amount of air from the footwellair vents regardless of the airdistribution.
What happens if I switch auto mode onwhen the outside temperature andin-vehicle temperature is high?
The system temporarily selectsrecirculated air to maximize cooling.
What happens if I switch auto mode onwhen the outside temperature is low andthe engine is cold?
Air is directed to the windshield and theouter instrument panel air vents.
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FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out ofposition or with the seatback reclined toofar can take weight off the seat cushionand affect the decision of the passengersensing system, resulting in serious injuryor death in the event of a crash. Always situpright against your seat back, with yourfeet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the event ofa crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury or death in the event ofa sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicle ismoving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of control ofyour vehicle.
SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat, headrestraint, seatbelt and airbags will provideoptimum protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the base ofyour spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degrees fromthe upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the topof it is level with the top of your head andas far forward as possible. Make sure thatyou remain comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm)between your breastbone and the airbagcover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
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•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the seatbeltover the center of your shoulder andposition the lap strap tightly across yourhips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
POWER SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlockbutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraint when your vehicleis moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is asafety device. Whenever possible it shouldbe installed and properly adjusted whenthe seat is occupied. Failure to adjust thehead restraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING: Adjust the head restraintsfor all passengers before you drive yourvehicle. This will help minimize the risk ofneck injury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraints when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Adjust the seat backrest to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:
1.Press and hold the adjust and unlockbutton.
2.Push the head restraint down.
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REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
1.Pull up the head restraint until it reachesits highest position.
2.Press and hold the adjust and unlockbutton, and the unlock and removebutton.
3.Pull up the head restraint.
Note:You cannot remove front seat headrestraints that have entertainment systemvideo screens.
INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until itlocks.
Adjusting the Power Head Restraint (If
Equipped)
MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD ANDFORWARD
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION (If
Equipped)
Adjusting the Length of the SeatCushion (If Equipped)
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
Adjusting the Upper Seat Backrest andHead Restraint (If Equipped)
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT
ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR SUPPORT
MASSAGE SEATS
MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS
The engine must be running or the vehiclemust be in accessory mode to activate theseats.
Allow a few seconds for any selection toactivate. When the seat backrest and cushionare both active, the massage alternatesbetween zones.
ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEATSETTINGS
Select the previous massagepattern or lumbar area.A
Decrease the massage or lumbarIntensity.B
Select the next massage patternor lumbar area.C
Increase the massage or lumbarIntensity.D
Select the massage or lumbarmode.E
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You can also adjust this feature through thetouchscreen.
HEATED SEATS
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe heated seat if you are unable to feelpain to your skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cordinjury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustionor other physical conditions. The heatedseat could cause burns even at lowtemperatures, especially if used for longperiods of time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not poke sharpobjects into the seat cushion or seatbackrest. This could damage the heatedseat element and cause it to overheat.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place anything onthe seat that blocks the heat, for examplea seat cover or a cushion. This could causethe seat to overheat. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
Do not:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ONAND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.The more indicators that display, the warmerthe temperature of the seat.
Note:The heated seats may remain on afteryou remote start your vehicle, based on yourremote start settings. The heated seats mayalso turn on when you start your vehicle ifthey were on when you switched yourvehicle off.
VENTILATED SEATS
SWITCHING THE VENTILATED SEATSON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use thisfeature.
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Press this symbol to cycle through thevarious ventilation settings and off. Moreindicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while theventilated seats are on, the feature turnsitself off. You need to reactivate it.
Note:The ventilated seats may remain onafter you remote start your vehicle, basedon your remote start settings. The ventilatedseats may also turn on when you start yourvehicle if they were on when you switchedyour vehicle off.
Automatic Climate Controlled Seats (If
Equipped)
When you switch the auto setting on, theclimate controlled seats switch between theheated seats and ventilated seats to matchyour climate control setting.
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