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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):The system
automatically controls the inside
temperature, the air delivery,
and the fan speed.
To use automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected,
the current temperature(s)
selected and AUTO is shown on
the display. The current air
delivery mode and fan speed
also appear for approximately
ve seconds.
When AUTO is selected, the air
conditioning and air inlet are
automatically controlled. The air
conditioning runs when the
outside temperature is over 40°F
(4°C). The system is
automatically set to outside air,
unless it is hot outside and
then the air inlet changes
to recirculation mode to helpquickly cool the vehicle. The
recirculation indicator light
will come on.
2. Set the temperature for the driver
and passenger.
To nd a comfortable setting,
start with a 73°F (22°C)
temperature setting and allow
about 20 minutes for the system
to regulate. Use the driver’s side
or passenger side temperature
buttons to adjust the temperature
setting as necessary. The system
will remain at the selected setting.
Choosing the warmest or coolest
temperatures will not cause the
vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold
weather, the system delays
turning on the fan until warm air
is available. Press the fan
control to override this delay and
select the fan speed.Temperature Control
The driver and passenger side
temperature buttons are used to
adjust the temperature of the
air coming through the system. The
temperature can be adjusted
even if the system is turned off since
outside air still enters the vehicle,
unless the recirculation mode
is selected. See “Recirculation” later
in this section.
Driver’s Side Temperature
Control:Press the + or−buttons
to increase or decrease the
driver’s side temperature. The
driver’s side temperature display will
show the temperature setting.
Passenger Side Temperature
Control:Press the + or−buttons
to increase or decrease the
passenger side temperature. The
passenger side display will show the
temperature setting.
PASS (Passenger):Press to set
the passenger temperature to match
the driver temperature setting.
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The PASS indicator will turn off.
When the passenger temperature
setting is different than the
driver setting, the PASS indicator
comes on.
Manual Operation
The air delivery mode or fan speed
can be manually adjusted.
D/C(Fan Control):Press to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Pressing
DorCwhile in automatic
control places the fan speed
under manual control.
The air delivery mode remains in
automatic control. The fan setting still
displays, but the word AUTO
no longer displays, and the AUTO
button indicator light turns off.
H/G(Air Delivery Mode
Control):Press to change the
direction of the air ow in the vehicle.
Repeatedly press
HorGuntil the
desired mode appears on the
display. Pressing a mode buttonwhile the system is off changes the
air delivery mode without turning
the system on. Press a mode button
while in automatic control to place
the system into manual control.
The air delivery mode setting still
displays, but the word AUTO no
longer displays, and the AUTO
button indicator light turns off.
H(Vent):Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
oor outlets. Some air is directed
towards the windshield and
side window outlets. Cooler air is
directed to the upper outlets
and warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):Air is directed to
the oor outlets, with some of the
air directed to the windshield,
side window, and second row oor
outlets. In this mode, the system
uses outside air.
-(Defog):This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air
is directed to the windshield, oor
outlets, and side window vents.
When this mode is selected,
the system turns off recirculation
and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside
temperature is less than 40°F (4°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all
the windows are clear.
0(Defrost):Press to turn the
defrost on or off. This mode quickly
clears the windshield of fog or frost.
Air is directed to the windshield, side
window, and oor vents. In this
mode, outside air is pulled inside the
vehicle. The air conditioning system
runs automatically in this setting,
unless the outside temperature is
less than 40°F (4°C).
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
While in defrost mode, if the PASS
button is pressed, the PASS button
indicator ashes three times to show
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that the passenger climate control
system cannot be activated. If the
passenger temperature buttons are
adjusted while in defrost mode, the
driver temperature indicator will
change. The passenger temperature
will not be displayed.
@(Recirculation):Press to turn
the recirculation mode on or off.
An indicator light comes on
when recirculation is on. When the
engine is turned off, the recirculation
mode automatically turns off and
must be re-selected when the
engine is turned on again.
This mode recirculates and helps to
quickly cool the air inside the
vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering
the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be
used with oor, defog, or defrosting
modes. If recirculation is selected
in these modes, the indicator ashes
three times and turns off. The air
conditioning compressor also comeson when this mode is activated.
While in recirculation mode
the windows can fog when the
weather is cold and damp. To clear
the fog, select either the defog
or defrost mode and increase the
fan speed.Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning (A/C)
on and off. An indicator light comes
on when A/C is on.
The A/C does not work when the
outside temperature is below
40°F (4°C). If
#is pressed the
indicator ashes three times
and turns off to show that the
A/C mode is not available. If the
A/C is on and the outside
temperature drops below a
temperature which is too cool for air
conditioning to be effective, the
A/C indicator turns off to show that
the A/C mode has been canceled.On hot days, open the windows
brie y to let hot inside air escape.
This helps reduce the time it
takes for the interior of the vehicle
to cool down.
The air conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water might drip under the
vehicle while idling or after turning off
the engine. This is normal.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
<(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. The rear window
defogger stays on for about
10 minutes, before turning off. The
defogger also turns off when the
engine is turned off. Do not drive
the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
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For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, fog or frost
is cleared from the surface of the
mirror when the rear window
defog button is pressed.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade
or sharp object to clear the
inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid
lines in the rear glass. These
actions may damage the rear
defogger. Repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
REAR:Press to turn the rear
heating and air conditioning on or
off. SeeRear Air Conditioning
and Heating System on page 3-26
orRear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and Electronic
Climate Controls on page 3-27.Sensors
The solar sensor, located in the
defrost grille in the middle of
the instrument panel, monitors the
solar heat. Do not cover the
solar sensor or the system will not
work properly.The interior temperature sensor
located on the instrument panel to
the right of the steering column,
measures the temperature of the air
inside the vehicle.
There is also an exterior temperature
sensor located behind the front grille.
This sensor reads the outside air
temperature and helps maintain the
temperature inside the vehicle. Any
cover on the front of the vehicle
could cause a false reading in the
displayed temperature.
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Air Delivery Mode Control
C. Temperature Control
For vehicles with the rear climate
control system, the controls
are located on the rear of the center
console.Press the REAR button on the front
climate control system to turn the
rear climate control system on or off.
The system also turns on if any of
the rear controls, except for the
Care pressed. An indicator comes
on when the rear system is on. The system can also be turned off,
by pressing and holding the
C
button.
Mimic Mode:
This mode matches
the rear climate control to the
front climate control settings. It
comes on when REAR is pressed.
Independent Mode: This mode
directs rear seating air ow according
to the settings of the rear controls.
It comes on when any rear
control is adjusted.
DC(Fan Control): Press the fan
up or down buttons to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control: Press + or−
to increase or decrease the air
temperature. The temperature
settings will display in
0-12 increments, going from the
coolest (0) to the warmest (12)
setting.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
Instrument Panel 3-27