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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1  Automatic On and Off 
This system automatically controls 
outlet air temperature, fan speed, 
air flow distribution, air inlet control, 
and air conditioner compressor 
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate. 
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2   Temperature Control Dial 
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase 
the temperature or rotate the dial 
counterclockwise to decrease the 
temperature and maintain a comfortable 
climate within the driver and passenger 
compartment. The temperature is 
displayed digitally on the screen. 
    
Separate temperature settings 
can be adjusted for the driver’s 
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3   Recirculated/Outside Air Button 
Press the air inlet selection button to 
prevent outside air from being drawn 
into the passenger compartment. Press 
the button again to allow outside air 
into the compartment. TO PREVENT 
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT 
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE 
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 
4   Fan Speed Control Knob 
Rotate the fan speed control knob 
to select the desired fan speed.
5   Air Flow Mode Selection Button 
Press the “MODE” button to select the 
desired air flow mode. The selected 
air flow mode – either ventilation, 
ventilation 2, bi-level, heat, heat-defrost, 
or defrost – is shown on the display.
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