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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows.
NOTE:While operating in eitherAuto HIorAuto
LO, the system will not automatically sense the presenceof fog, mist, or ice on the windshield.Defrostmode
must be manually selected to clear the windshield and
side glass.
Thesnowflakeora/cbutton allows the opera-
tor to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the snowflake symbol
in the ATC display is on, cool, dehumidified air flows
through the air outlets. If economy mode is desired, press
the snowflake button to turn off the snowflake icon in the
ATC display and deactivate the air conditioning system.
Note: While operating inauto hiorauto lo, the air
conditioning system is always activated. If fog, or mist
appears on the windshield or side glass, selectdefrost
mode and increase blower speed.
Recirculation Control
When outside air contains smoke, odors, high
humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, you
may wish to recirculate interior air by pressing
Defrost Outlets
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the recirculation button. The recirculation mode should
only be used temporarily. The recirculation symbol will
illuminate in the display when this button is selected.
Push the button a second time to turn off the recirculation
icon in the display and allow outside air into the vehicle.
NOTE:In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
mode is not allowed in the Mix and Defrost modes to
improve window clearing operation. Recirculation will
be disabled automatically if these modes are selected.
Auxiliary Rear Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped
The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System has
floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door
and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating
position. The system provides heated air through the
floor outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the head-
liner outlets.The“REAR SYSTEM”knob for the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System is on the front ATC control
unit located on the instrument panel.
Selecting the“AUTO”position for the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System from the front ATC control
unit, illuminates a“LOCK”symbol in the rear display.
The rear temperature and air source are controlled from
the front ATC control unit.
The“REAR SYSTEM”knob on the front ATC control unit
has three positions,“REAR CONTROL”,“OFF”, and
“AUTO”. Only when the“REAR SYSTEM”knob is in the
“REAR CONTROL”position do the second seat occu-
pants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature
Control System.
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The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is
located in the headliner near the center of the vehicle.
Operation of the rear system is quite simple. Begin by
rotating the rear system center control knob on the front
ATC control unit to the“REAR CONTROL”position, this
illuminates an“UNLOCK”symbol in the rear display.Next, rotate the Rear Blower Control and the Rear Mode
Control to the“AUTO”positions. Select the temperature
you would like the system to maintain by pressing the
Rear Temperature Control button. Once the desired tem-
perature is displayed, the system will achieve and main-
tain that comfort level automatically. 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 fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
•The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric by
selecting the US/M customer programmable feature.
Refer to the“Overhead Console-Customer Program-
mable Features”in Section 3 of this manual.
Rear Automatic Temperature Control
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The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
Electric Rear Window Defroster—If Equipped
Press this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light
will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automati-
cally turns off after about 10 minutes of operation.
If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three-Zone
Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster sym-
bol will show in the display screen when the rear
window defroster is on.
Washer Fluid Reservoir
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