wheel FIAT 500X 2022 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................8
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .............9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 14 Key Fob .............................................................14
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 17
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 17
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 18
How To Use Remote Start ................................19
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................20
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped .......................................................20
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
And Rear Defrost Activation — If Equipped.....20
Remote Start Cancel Message —
If Equipped........................................................20
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 21
To Arm The System .........................................21
To Disarm The System ....................................21
Disabling ...........................................................21 DOORS .....................................................................22
Manual Door Locks ..........................................22
Power Door Locks ............................................22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) .....................................................23
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .............24
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ........................................................24
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .....25
SEATS ......................................................................26
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ...................26
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................27
Power Adjustment Front Seats —
If Equipped........................................................28
Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................29
Head Restraints ..............................................30
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .........................32
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................32
Get Started .......................................................32
Basic Voice Commands ...................................32
Additional Information .....................................32
MIRRORS ...............................................................33
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................................33
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Outside Mirrors ................................................34
Power Mirrors ...................................................34
Folding Mirror ...................................................34
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..............35
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..........................35 EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 36
Headlight Switch ............................................. 36
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ...................................................... 36
High Beams ...................................................... 36
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .......................................................37
Flash-To-Pass ................................................... 37
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .............. 37
Parking Lights ................................................... 37
Headlight Time Delay ...................................... 37
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................38
Turn Signals...................................................... 38
Lane Change Assist ......................................... 38
Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights ............... 38
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 38
Front Courtesy Light......................................... 38
Cargo Area Lights ............................................. 40
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 40
Windshield Wiper Operation ........................... 40
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ................41
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ........................... 42
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ........ 42
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................ 43
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 43
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........... 48
Climate Voice Recognition............................... 48
Operating Tips .................................................48

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INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 50 Storage..............................................................50
USB/Media Player Control ...............................51
Power Outlets ..................................................52
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped .............................52
Ashtray — If Equipped ......................................52
Grab Handles....................................................53
WINDOWS............................................................... 53
Power Window Controls ...................................53
SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 55
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................55
Pinch Protect Feature ......................................55
Venting Sunroof ................................................55
Sun Shade ........................................................56
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................56
Emergency Operation.......................................56
Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure..................56
POWER FOLDING ROOF — IF EQUIPPED ............ 57
Opening The Power Folding Roof ....................57
Closing The Power Roof ...................................58
Power Roof Maintenance ................................58
Ignition Off Operation .......................................58
Relearn Procedure ...........................................58
HOOD ...................................................................... 58
To Open The Hood ............................................58
To Close The Hood ...........................................59 LIFTGATE ................................................................. 60
To Unlock/Open The Liftgate...........................60
Lock/Close The Liftgate ...................................60
Cargo Area Features ........................................61
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........................................63
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .....................64
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................64
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons ...64
Engine Oil Change Reset — If Equipped .........65
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu ..........65
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ....................69
Red Warning Lights ..........................................69
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................72
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................76
Green Indicator Lights .....................................76
White Indicator Lights ......................................77
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................77
Gray Indicator Lights ........................................77
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II.........78
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................................................78
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS.............................................................78
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................... 80
Tip Start Feature ............................................. 80
Cold Weather Operation .................................. 80
Extended Park Starting ....................................80
If Engine Fails To Start ....................................81
After Starting — Warming Up The Engine ....... 81
Stopping The Engine ........................................ 81
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped ...... 82
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......... 82
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ............................. 82
Auto Park Brake ............................................... 84
SafeHold ........................................................... 84
Brake Service Mode......................................... 84
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............................. 85
Gear Selector.................................................... 86
Gear Ranges ..................................................... 86
Transmission Limp Home Mode ..................... 89
Ignition Park Interlock...................................... 89
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ..............................................................89
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED ........ 90
DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED ................. 90
Warning Messages........................................... 90
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............................. 90

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STOP/START SYSTEM ........................................... 91Automatic Mode ...............................................91
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ............................................................91
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .................................................................92
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ..............................................................92
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ..............................................................92
System Malfunction .........................................92
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED..... 93
Cruise Control ...................................................93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........................94
FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ... 102
Park Assist Sensors....................................... 103
Park Assist Warning Display ......................... 103Park Assist Display ........................................ 103
Enabling And Disabling Park Assist.............. 106
Service The Park Assist System ................... 106
Cleaning The Park Assist System ................. 106Park Assist System Usage Precautions ....... 106
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 108
LaneSense Operation ................................... 108Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 108
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 108Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 110
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 110
REFUELING THE VEHICLE .................................. 111
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 112
Certification Label ......................................... 112 TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 113
Common Towing Definitions......................... 113
Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 115
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................. 115Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 116
Towing Requirements .................................. 116
Towing Tips .................................................... 118
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME) ..................................................... 119
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 119
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 119
Driving Through Water ................................. 120
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........................................ 122
CYBERSECURITY ................................................ 122
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 123Customer Programmable Features.............. 123
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION ............................... 138
System Overview .......................................... 138
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................. 140
Safety And General Information ................... 140
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 141
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................... 141
Radio Mode .................................................. 142
Media Mode .................................................. 150
Phone Mode ................................................. 152 ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 162
Android Auto™

S
........................................ 162
Apple CarPlay® ............................................. 164 Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips
And Tricks ...................................................... 166
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED .................. 166
Navigation Main Menu ................................. 166
Navigating A Route........................................ 168
Search............................................................ 168
Current Route ................................................ 169
My Places....................................................... 171Parking ........................................................... 171
Gas Stations .................................................. 172Settings .......................................................... 172
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 173
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 173
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 174Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 174
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 175
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 178
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................... 178
Full Brake Control System With
Mitigation ....................................................... 182Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 185

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 188 Occupant Restraint Systems ........................ 188
Important Safety Precautions....................... 188
Seat Belt Systems ......................................... 189
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 195
Child Restraints ............................................ 204
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 214
Transporting Passengers .............................. 214Transporting Pets .......................................... 215
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 215Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 216Exhaust Gas .................................................. 216
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 217
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 218
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 218
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 218
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped..................................................... 219
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 220
SEMI–AUTO KIT ................................................... 223
Description..................................................... 223
Inflation Procedure........................................ 224
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ................... 226 JUMP STARTING .................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 227
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 227
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .............................. 229
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 229
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 230
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 232
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...................... 232Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ...................... 232
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 234
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 234
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................. 235
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 236
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 240
1.3L Turbo Engine ......................................... 240
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 241
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 241Pressure Washing ......................................... 242
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 242
Engine Oil ...................................................... 242
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 243Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 243
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 243Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 244
Body Lubrication ........................................... 244 Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 245
Exhaust System ............................................ 246
Cooling System.............................................. 247
Brake System ............................................... 250
Automatic Transmission ............................... 251
FUSES ............................................................ 252
BULB REPLACEMENT .................................... 259
TIRES ..................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information ................................. 269
Tires — General Information ......................... 276
Tire Types....................................................... 279Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 280Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 282
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 283
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 284
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 285
Treadwear...................................................... 285
Traction Grades ............................................. 285Temperature Grades..................................... 285
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 286
BODYWORK .......................................................... 286
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 286
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 286
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 286
INTERIORS ........................................................... 287
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 287
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 287
Leather Surfaces........................................... 288
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 288

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)......... 289
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................... 289
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 289
Torque Specifications ................................... 289
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 290
1.3L Turbo Engine ......................................... 290
Reformulated Gasoline ................................. 290Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 290
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 291Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles .......................................................... 291
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 291
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 291Fuel System Cautions ................................... 292
FLUID CAPACITIES ............................................... 292
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..................293
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................ 293
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ........................................... 294
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 294Prepare A List ................................................ 294Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 294
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 294
FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 294
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center............... 294
Mexico ............................................................ 294
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands.............. 295Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ......................... 295
Service Contract ........................................... 295 WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 295
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 296
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 296
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 296
In Canada ...................................................... 296
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 296
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 297

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message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will display in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP ignition
button.
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid Remote Start request.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the
system will automatically activate front defrost for
15 minutes or less. The timing is dependent on the
ambient temperature. Once the timer expires, the
system will automatically adjust the settings
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather.
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat
feature will turn on if selected in the comfort menu
screen within Uconnect Settings Úpage 123. The
vehicle will adjust the climate control settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
The climate controls will be automatically adjusted
to the optimal temperature and mode settings
depending on the outside ambient temperature.
This will occur until the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN position where the climate controls will
resume their previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
In ambient temperatures at 40°F (4.5°C) or
below, the climate settings will default to
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to
78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based
on the last settings selected by the driver.
In ambient temperatures at 78°F (26°C) or
above, the climate settings will default to MAX
A/C, Bi-Level Mode, with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate
control settings, see Ú page 43.
NOTE:These features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start until the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN position. The climate control settings will
change if manually adjusted by the driver while the
vehicle is in Remote Start mode, and exit auto -matic override. This includes the OFF button on the
climate controls, which will turn the system off.
REMOTE START WINDSHIELD WIPER
D
E–ICER AND REAR DEFROST
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active and the outside
ambient temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C),
the Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation. If
the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the timer
and operation will continue.
REMOTE START CANCEL MESSAGE —
I
F EQUIPPED
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster if the vehicle fails to remote
start or exits Remote Start prematurely:
Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold
Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The message will stay active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.

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Child-Protection Door Lock Location

NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the locked position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
rotate the lock button to the unlocked position,
roll down the window, and open the door with
the outside door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open a
door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it is
impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure to
check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping lever downward (toward the floor). To
tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/
telescoping lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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Push the driver or passenger light switch to
operate the reading lamps individually.
NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
interior lights are turned off. This will prevent the
battery from discharging once the doors are
closed.
If a light is left on it will automatically be turned
off after approximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is in the OFF position.
Dome Light Timing
The dome light will automatically illuminate when
the doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or
after the doors are closed.
Timing Entering The Vehicle
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
When the doors are unlocked, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
When one of the doors is opened, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately three minutes.
When the doors are closed, the dome light will
automatically shut off after approximately
27 seconds.
NOTE:The timing stops once the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. The dome light will turn off under any of the
following conditions:
The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
The dome lights will turn off automatically when
the doors are locked.
The dome lights will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes of inactivity to
preserve the battery.
Timing Exiting The Vehicle
The dome light will illuminate under the following
conditions when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position:
The dome light will illuminate for 27 seconds
after the key is removed from the vehicle.
The opening of one of the doors (approximately
three minutes).
After closing a door (approximately 27 seconds).
The dome light timing is disabled when the doors
are locked.
Dimmer Controls
Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or
downward to increase or decrease the brightness
of the ambient light located in the overhead
console, lower instrument panel lights, and cubby
bin lights. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
instrument panel dimmer control upward or
downward to increase or decrease the brightness
of the instrument panel. At the top detent of the
instrument panel dimmer, all the interior lights will
also illuminate. At the bottom most setting of the
thumb wheel, all the interior lights will be turned to
their lowest dimmable setting.

Headlight Switch

1 — Ambient Light Control (If Equipped)
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Blower Control Knob
Blower Control is used to regulate the
amount of air forced through the Climate
Control system. Adjusting the blower will
cause automatic mode to switch to
manual operation. The speeds can be selected by
rotating the Blower Control adjustment knob.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons 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.
Front Defrost Button
Push and release the button on the
faceplate to change the current airflow
setting to Defrost mode. The Front
Defrost indicator illuminates when 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 Control system
will return to the previous setting.
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.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode is obtained by pressing
both the Panel Mode button and the
Floor Mode button, activating them both.
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 condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode is obtained by pressing both
the Windshield Mode button and the
Floor Mode button, activating them both.
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.
Hi-Level Mode
Hi-Level Mode is obtained by pushing the
Defrost Mode button and the Panel Mode
button. Air comes from the instrument
panel outlets and the defrost outlets. A
slight amount of air is directed through the side
window demister outlets.
Tri-Level Mode
Tri-Level Mode is obtained by pressing
the Defrost Mode button, the Panel Mode
button, and the Floor Mode button. Air
comes from the instrument panel
outlets, the defrost outlets, and floor outlets. A
slight amount of air is directed through the side
window demister outlets.
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illuminates when the rear window defroster is on.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after 20 minutes.
Temperature Control
Temperature Control regulates the temperature of
the air forced through the climate system. The temperature increases as you turn
the temperature control knob clockwise. The temperature decreases as you turn
the temperature control knob
counterclockwise.
Blower Control
Blower Control regulates the amount of
air forced through the climate control
system. There are seven blower speeds
available. 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.
Mode Control
Turn the mode control knob to adjust
airflow distribution. The airflow
distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel
outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist
outlets.
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
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 condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Mix Mode
Air comes from 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.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
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