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Climate Control SystemUsing Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the engine is running.
1.Press the AUTO button.
2.Adjust the interior temperature using the driver’s side or passenger’s side
temperature control switch.
3.Press the (On/off) button to cancel.
In addition to the button/switch operations, you can control the climate control
system from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM touch screen.
1Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons/icons on the touch screen are pressed
while using the climate control system in AUTO, the
function of the button/icon that was pressed will take
priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button/icon that was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from blowing in from outside, the
fan may operate at low speed for a while after the
AUTO button has been pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partially opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
climate control settings are turned to the respective
mode automatically when you set the power mode to
ON.
(On/off) Button
AUTO Button On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control SwitchPassenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Switch Passenger’s
Side
Temperature Driver’s Side
Temperature

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Operating from the On Demand Multi-Use Display
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1Using Automatic Climate Control
You can store two customized climate control
settings to the system and recall them from the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
A/C (Air Conditioning) and
SYNC (Synchronized) Icon
Driver’s Side
Vent Mode Icon
Driver’s Side
Temperature Control
IconRecirculation/
Fresh Air mode
Icon
Passenger’s Side
Vent Mode Icon
Fan Control IconPassenger’s Side
Temperature Control
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â– Changing the interior temperature setting
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side
temperature control.
2.Change the temperature setting from the
following:
Temperature bar: Select a point where your
desired temperature setting is.
Farther to the left is for a lower, and to the
right for a higher setting.
3/4: To raise or lower the temperature
setting one degree at a time.
While you select and hold 3/4, the
temperature decreases or increases.
MAX COOL ON/OFF: To rapidly cool down
the interior.
uThe AUTO indicator comes on. The
setting returns to the previously selected
value when you select it again.
MAX HEAT ON/OFF: To rapidly warm up the
interior.
uThe AUTO indicator comes on. The
setting returns to the previously selected
value when you select it again.
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When you set the temperature to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
When you set the MAX COOL or MAX HEAT, MAX
COOL or MAX HEAT is displayed.
The side you selected.
Temperature Bar

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â– Switching the vent mode
1.Select the driver’s or passenger’s side vent
mode.
2.Select a desired vent mode icon, or Driver
Mode Auto (driver’s side)/Passenger
Mode Auto (passenger’s side): The system
automatically selects the vent mode most
suitable to the ambient environment.
Vent mode
: Dashboard vents and back of the center
console
: Dashboard and floor vents, and back of
the center console
: Floor vents
: Floor and defroster vents (driver’s side
only)â– A/C on and off
1.Select A/C.
2.Select ON or OFF.
1Switching the vent mode
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Driver
Mode Auto or Passenger Mode Auto is
highlighted.
The side you selected.

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â– SYNC on and off
1.Select SYNC.
2.Select ON for synchronized mode, and OFF
for dual mode.
uWhen in synchronized mode, the
passenger’s side temperature and vent
mode become the same as the driver’s
side settings.
3.Adjust the temperature or change the
mode from the driver’s side.■Changing the fan speed
1.Select .
2.Change the fan speed with one of the
following:
The fan speed level indicators: Select your
desired speed level. The smaller indicator is
for a slower speed, and the larger for a
faster speed.
(+
/(-
: To go up or down one level at a
time.
Fan AUTO: The system automatically
selects the fan speed most suitable to the
ambient environment.
1SYNC on and off
When you press the button, the system changes
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver’s side
temperature and vent mode, and the passenger’s
side temperature and vent mode can be set
separately.You can also return to dual mode by changing the
passenger’s side temperature or switching the vent mode.The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun
position updated by the navigation system’s GPS.Models with navigation system1Changing the fan speed
While the climate control system is in AUTO, Fan
AUTO is highlighted.
Fan Speed Level Indicators

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â– Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
1.Select , or currently
shown.
2.Switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions to the following:
(Recirculation Mode): Recirculates air
from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
(Auto Mode): Automatically switch
between the recirculation and fresh air modes
most suitable to environmental conditions. If
the ambient temperature is low, the mode
may not change to recirculation to keep the
windows from fogging up.
(Fresh Air Mode): Maintains outside
ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode
in normal situations.
1Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
While the climate control system is in AUTO, is
highlighted.

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Pressing the button turns the air
conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the button again to turn off, the
system returns to the previous settings.
â– To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the button.
2.Select the recirculation mode.
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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes
visibility.

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You can set the rear passenger compartment
temperature different than the driver’s, using
the rear temperature control dial.
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Rear Temperature Control Dial
1Rear Temperature Control Dial
The rear temperature can be adjusted when the
climate control system is on.
Dial up to raise
the temperature.
Dial down to lower
the temperature.
Rear
Temperature
Control Dial
Position of driver’s
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Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.
Sensor
Sensor

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â– Climate
You can store two sets of your preferred temperature, fan speed, and vent mode
settings to the climate control system.
To store a set of the climate control settings:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Adjust the climate control system to your
preference.
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3.Select Climate.
4.Select Edit.
5.Select Add.
6.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
store your settings to.
To recall one of the settings:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Climate.
3.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2.
To delete a preset:
1.Select Shortcuts.
2.Select Climate.
3.Select Edit.
4.Select Delete.
5.Select Preset 1 or Preset 2 you want to
delete.
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You can also store a set by pressing and holding the
preset number you want to store that setting after
step 3.