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Control Descriptions
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MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is ON. Performing this
function again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting. The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. The Recirculation
indicator and the A/C indicator will illuminate when the button is pressed. Recirculation can be used when outside
conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation
may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the
windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the
Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not
recommended.
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Faceplate Auto Button
Touchscreen Auto Button AUTO Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen, or push the button on the faceplate, to change the current setting. The
AUTO indicator illuminates when AUTO is on. This feature automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting
airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and
automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this section for further information.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release the touchscreen button, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to change the current airflow
setting to Defrost mode. The Front Defrost indicator illuminates when the Front Defrost is on. Air comes from the windshield
and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. When toggling the Front
Defrost mode button, the climate system will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the button on the touchscreen, or push and release the button on the faceplate, to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when the rear
window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 15 minutes.
Rear Climate Control Button
Press and release this button to access the rear climate controls. The Rear Climate indicator will illuminate when the rear
climate controls are ON.
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Driver And Passenger Temperature Control Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the Up button on the faceplate for warmer
temperature settings or the Down button on the faceplate for cooler temperature settings. On the touchscreen, press and
slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings or towards the
blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates when SYNC is
on. SYNC is used to synchronize the front passenger temperature and rear passenger temperature, mode, and blower
settings with the driver temperature, mode, and blower settings. Changing the front passenger temperature or rear
passenger temperature, mode, and blower settings while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the
touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The
blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise.
Touchscreen:
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
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Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode buttons on the touchscreen to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist
outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow
direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the
floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls
From The Front Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel

Front ATC Panel Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display
Rear Controls Front ATC Panel Uconnect 4C/4C NAV With 8.4–inch
Display Rear Controls
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for
adjustment of the rear climate controls from the
front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
Press the "Rear Climate" button on the touch
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screen to display the rear climate controls.
The control functions now operate the rear
system.
To return to the Front screen on the Uconnect
system, press the "Front Climate" button on
the touchscreen.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on
the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control ON/OFF.
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Rear Mode ControlRear Mode Control
The rear airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets, the floor outlets or both.
Headliner Mode Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving
the air vanes of the outlets to one side shuts off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer air
from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.
Rear Blower Control
Rear Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the rear climate system. There are seven blower
speeds available. The speeds can be selected using the buttons on the touchscreen. Use the small blower icon (or blower icon
with the downward arrow) to reduce the blower setting, and the large blower icon (or blower icon with the upward arrow) to
increase the blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.

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REAR AUTO Button
Press and release this button on the touchscreen to change the current setting. The REAR AUTO indicator will illuminate when
REAR AUTO is on. This feature automatically controls the rear interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Toggling this function will cause the rear system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to
“Automatic Operation” within this section for further information.
LOCK REAR Button
Press and release this button to lock out the rear manual temperature controls from adjusting the rear temperature and
blower settings. The LOCK REAR indicator will illuminate when LOCK REAR is on.
Front Climate Button
Press and release to return to the Front Climate Control Screen.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator will illuminate when SYNC is
on. SYNC is used to synchronize the front passenger temperature and rear passenger temperature, mode, and blower settings
with the driver temperature, mode, and blower settings. Changing the front passenger temperature or rear passenger
temperature, mode, or blower settings while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Rear Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Rear Climate Control ON/OFF.
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Rear Automatic Temperature Control

Rear Automatic Climate Controls
The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the
rear right side of the third row seats and
overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating
position. The system provides heated air
through the floor outlets or cool, dehumidified
air through the headliner outlets.
The rear system temperature control buttons
are located on the headliner on the passenger
side of the vehicle.
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Rear Mode Control
Turn the rear mode knob to adjust airflow distribution. The rear mode settings are displayed in the control head. The rear
airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets, the floor outlets, or both.
Panel Mode Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving
the air vanes of the outlets to one side will shut off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from both the headliner outlets and the floor outlets.
NOTE:
In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the headliner outlets and warmer
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Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.
Rear Temperature Control
Turn the rear temperature knob to adjust the temperature. Turn it to the right (clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it to
the left (counterclockwise) to lower the temperature. The rear temperature setting is displayed in the control head.
Rear Blower Control
Turn the rear blower knob to regulate the amount of air forced through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed
increases as you move the knob clockwise from the off position. The rear blower setting is displayed in the control head.
Rear AUTO Setting
Turn the blower knob to the AUTO setting. This feature automatically controls the rear interior cabin temperature by adjusting
airflow distribution and amount. Changing the blower knob to any other blower setting will cause the rear system to switch to
manual mode. Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this section for further information.
Rear Temperature Lock
The Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the control head is illuminated when the rear controls are locked by the front system.
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Rear Lock
Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on
the Uconnect touchscreen, illuminates a lock
symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature
and air source are controlled from the front
Uconnect system.
Rear second row occupants can only adjust the
rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature
Lock button is turned off.
The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near
the center of the vehicle.
Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on
the Uconnect touchscreen. This turns off the
Rear Temperature Lock icon in the rear
temperature knob.
Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature
and the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your
comfort needs.
ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower
knob counterclockwise to AUTO.
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the
ATC System will automatically achieve and
maintain that comfort level. 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.
CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The A/C (Air Conditioning) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate the
air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool
dehumidified air will flow through the outlets
into the cabin. For improved fuel economy,
press the A/C button to turn off the air
conditioning and manually adjust the blower
and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to
select only Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:
For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is
in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be
turned off, but the A/C system shall remain
active to prevent fogging of the windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode, and increase
blower speed if needed.
If your A/C performance seems lower than
expected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator),
for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean
with a gentle water spray from the front of the
radiator and through the condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling
performance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C
and the prior settings. The button illuminates
when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position
can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C
operation to switch to the selected setting and
MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on the
inside of the windshield.

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