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You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM COOLING
ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note:When you switch maximum coolingoff, air conditioning remains on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED REAR
WINDOW ON AND OFF
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns off aftera short period of time.
Note:This button also activates the heatedmirrors.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window as this could cause damage tothe heated rear window grid lines notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
Turn the control to adjust thevolume of air circulated in thevehicle.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the toggle button on the left-hand sideof the climate control upward or downwardto set the left-hand temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts the right-handside temperature when you switch off dualzone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the right-hand temperature.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Press the button to accessadditional controls for the climatesystem.
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Directing Air to the Windshield AirVents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
Directing Air to the Instrument PanelAir Vents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents
Press the button to activate theselection screen.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
AUTO MODE
SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON ANDOFF
Press the button to switch automode on. Repeatedly press thebutton to adjust auto mode.
Note:When you switch auto mode on, lightson the blower motor control do not illuminateto indicate the blower motor speed.
Adjust the blower motor control or airdistribution control to switch auto mode off.
AUTO MODE INDICATORS
The indicators are on the Auto Mode button.
DescriptionAuto Mode Indicator Status
The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from theblower motor. This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.One indicator illuminated.
The blower motor speed is moderate.Two indicators illuminated.
The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior.This setting increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.Three indicators illuminated.
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SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON AND OFF
Press the button on the climatecontrol unit to access additionalcontrols for the climate system.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS
General Hints
•Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
•You may feel a small amount of air fromthe footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside yourvehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated airalways switched on.
•Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with theairflow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from theair intake area at the base of thewindshield.
•To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until youfeel cold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
•Adjusting the settings when your vehicleinterior is extremely hot or cold is notnecessary. Automatic mode is bestrecommended to maintain settemperature.
•The system adjusts to heat or cool theinterior to the temperature you select asquickly as possible.
•For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
•If you press AUTO during cold outsidetemperatures, the system directs air flowto the windshield and side window airvents.In addition, the blower motor mayrun at a slower speed until the enginewarms up.
•If you press AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of thevehicle is hot, the system usesrecirculated air to maximize interiorcooling. Blower motor speed may alsoreduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for Heating
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
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Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.Press MAX A/C.
2.Drive with the windows open for a shortperiod of time.
Recommended Settings for Cooling
1.Press AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather
1.Press and release defrost or maximumdefrost.
2.Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
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IDENTIFYING THE REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, the controls could look differentfrom what you see here.
Press the icon on the touchscreento access the climate controlfeatures.
SWITCHING THE REAR
PASSENGER CLIMATE CONTROLS
ON AND OFF
Press and release the button toswitch the rear climate control onor off.
Note:If the system is on and Max Defrost isswitched on through the front climatecontrols, the system turns off. It turns backon when Max Defrost is switched off.
Note:If Max Defrost is switched on, thesystem can be turned on at the same time.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
Press the buttons on the touchscreen toadjust the volume of air circulated in the rearpassenger compartment.
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SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
Press the buttons on the touchscreen to setthe temperature in the rear passengercompartment.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Rear Console AirVents
Press the button on thetouchscreen to direct airflow to therear console air vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell AirVents
Press the button on thetouchscreen to direct airflow torear footwell air vents.
Note:Air can be directed through anycombination of air vents.
REAR AUTO MODE
SWITCHING REAR AUTO MODE ONAND OFF
Press the button on thetouchscreen to switch rearautomatic operation on, then setthe temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed,air distribution, air conditioning operation toreach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates when the rear climatecontrols are locked through thefront climate controls.
Note:If the rear climate controls are lockedand the rear climate system is turned off, theindicator illuminates for a few seconds whenyou try to use any of the rear climatecontrols.
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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of airin your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen andother particles.
REPLACING THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 529).
Note:Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. This prevents foreignobjects from entering the system. Runningthe system without a filter in place couldresult in degradation or damage to thesystem.
Note:Using an aftermarket cabin air filtercould reduce cabin air filtration and climatecontrol performance.
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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.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
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.
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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