The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Fan Control
REAR
Recirculation
Air Delivery Mode Control
Air Conditioning
Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
Rear Window Defogger
Temperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase
or decrease the temperature on the driver's side or the passenger side of the vehicle
for the dual zone system.
(Fan Control): Turn the left knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob
all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the airflow direction inside the vehicle. By positioning the knob between
two modes, a combination of those modes is selected.
Select from the following
modes:
(Vent): Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is divided between
the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards the windshield
and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air
to the floor outlets.
(Floor): Air is directed to the floor
outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window, and second
row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. Recirculation
cannot be selected when in Floor Mode.
(Defog): The defog mode is used to
clear the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets,
and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the
air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The
recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.
(Defrost): The defrost mode is used
to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield
and side window vents, with some directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system
automatically forces outside air into the vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be
selected while in the defrost mode. The air conditioning compressor runs automatically
in this setting, unless the outside temperature is close to freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
(Air Conditioning): Press this
button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on
to show that the air conditioning is on. The air conditioning can be selected in any
mode as long as the fan switch is on.
On hot days, open the windows to
let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes
for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount
of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
(Recirculation): Press this button
to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that
recirculation is on.
This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from
entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defrost, or defogging modes.
If recirculation is selected while in one of those modes, the indicator flashes three
times and turns off. The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode
is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is
cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase
the fan speed. The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the engine.
REAR: Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on.
See
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System or
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls for more information.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press this
button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The system automatically turns
off several minutes after it has been activated. The defogger can also be turned off
by turning off the engine. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
For vehicles with heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors will heat to
help clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror when the rear window defog
button is pressed.
Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar
to the defogger grid.