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Mode selector control
Controls the direction
of the airflow to the
inside of the vehicle.
²MAX A/C - Uses recirculated air to cool the
vehicle. It allows for faster cooling but is noisier
than A/C. The air conditioning compressor will
operate in this mode.
²A/C - Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is
quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
²VENT - Distributes outside air through the
instrument panel registers.
²OFF - Outside air is shut out and the fan will not
operate.
²
(Panel and floor) - Distributes outside air
through the instrument panel registers and the
front and rear floor ducts. The air conditioning
compressor will operate in this mode.
²
(Floor) - Allows for maximum heating. The
airflow is from the front and rear floor ducts.
²
(Floor and defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the floor ducts and the windshield
defroster ducts. The air conditioning compressor
will operate in this mode.
²
(Front defrost) - Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be
used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. The
air conditioning compressor will operate in this
mode.
Temperature control knob
Turn the dial to the
desired mix of warm
(red) and cool (blue)
air.
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
R-DEFLO
HIOFF
A/C
MAX
A/CVENT
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
Fuse rating Color
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light Green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp Amber
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is
located below and to
the left of the steering
wheel by the brake
pedal. Pull the panel
cover outward to
access the fuses.
To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided
on the fuse panel cover.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 - Not used
2 5A Instument
illumination
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