“This is your vehicle’s climate control panel. The AUTO mode may be used all year round. To turn it ON, press this button for automatic cooling or dehumidified heating. The indicator light turns on when the system is activated. It will automatically regulate and maintain fan speed, air flow and temperature in the cabin.
The AUTO function can be turned OFF by either changing the fan speed, or by pressing the DEFROSTER, MODE, or OFF buttons. To reactivate automatic control, press the AUTO button. To turn the system OFF completely, press the OFF button.
Your vehicle has separate temperature control knobs for the driver and front seat passenger. The driver’s temperature control will set the temperature for both driver and passenger if dual control is not activated. Turn the driver’s side control knob. You’ll see the temperature setting change on the monitor. Turn it to the left for cooler, or to the right for warmer air.
If you want to adjust the passenger side temperature independently from the driver’s side, press this button marked “DUAL”, or simply turn the passenger’s side control knob. The dual control indicator light will then illuminate. Turn it to the left for cooler, or to the right for warmer air. The passenger’s side temperature will be displayed on the monitor. To switch back to driver control, press the DUAL button again.
If in DUAL mode when you turn your system OFF using the OFF button, it will resume Dual operation when turned back ON using the AUTO button.
The MODE button provides a choice of air flow outlets. Press repeatedly to cycle through these five choices:
● Air will flow from center and side vents,
● from center, side and foot vents,
● mainly from foot vents
● from the defroster and foot vents,
● mainly from the defroster vents. Your choices will be displayed on the monitor.
Press the A/C button to turn the Air Conditioning ON or OFF. In hot or humid conditions, a visible mist may be seen coming from the vents. This does not indicate a malfunction.
To recirculate air inside your vehicle, press this Air Recirculation button; its indicator will light up. This helps A/C efficiency and helps block outside odors from entering the cabin. Press again to turn OFF and allow fresh air from the outside to be drawn
into your vehicle. Please be aware that while in defrost modes, the Air Recirculation feature will not activate. Allowing outside air to enter the vehicle further improves defogging performance.
Fan speed control is operated by these two buttons. Press the PLUS button to increase fan speed, and the MINUS button to decrease fan speed. When you manually change fan speeds, it turns OFF the automatic climate control mode. To return to automatic climate control, press the AUTO button.
To defrost or defog front and side windows, press the DEFROSTER button. The indicator light will illuminate. Air flow will be directed to the front and side windows. The AC activates automatically at temperatures above 36 degrees Fahrenheit. This helps dehumidify the cabin and clear the windshield faster.
If your vehicle happens to be in DUAL mode, turning ON the defroster will automatically revert to driver control so both sides of the windshield will defrost evenly. Turn the driver’s side temperature to a setting that will best meet weather conditions. For windshield deicing, your temperature selector should be turned to maximum heat. Also, using the manual fan control, turn your fan speed to high. As soon as possible after the windshield is cleared, press the AUTO button to return to AUTO mode. The system will return to your previous settings. Pressing the DEFROSTER button a second time will also revert to AUTO mode.
To defrost or defog the rear window and, if so equipped, the outside mirrors; push the REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER switch. The indicator light will illuminate. After defrosting, push to turn OFF. If not turned OFF manually, this feature will automatically deactivate within a period of time.
There is a temperature sensor located on top of the dashboard, near the windshield, that helps regulate the Automatic climate control settings. Please keep this area clear of papers and other materials.
Please see your Owner’s Manual for important safety information, system limitations and additional operating information.
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Post time: Jun-22-2017