The heating, cooling, and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Temperature Control
Fan Control
Air Delivery Mode Control
Air Conditioning
Recirculation
Rear Window Defogger
(Off): Turn the fan control to this position
to turn the fan off.
Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the temperature.
(Fan Control): Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle. The control can be set
between two modes to get a combination of the modes.
Select from the following
modes:
(Vent): Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel, floor, defroster 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 directed to the side window and defroster outlets. If low or no
airflow is on the passenger side, make sure that the carpet covering is tucked under
floor outlets.
(Floor/Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and floor
outlets. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless the
outside temperature is near freezing or below.
(Defrost): This mode removes fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side
window outlets. In this mode, the system runs the air conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is near or below freezing.
Do not drive the vehicle
until all the windows are clear.
To prevent fogging on the inside of the windows in modes other than floor/defog
and defrost, make sure the air conditioning compressor is on and recirculation mode
is off.
(Air Conditioning) : Press to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the
air conditioning is on. This setting cools and dehumidifies the air entering the vehicle.
The air conditioning does not work if the fan is turned off. If air conditioning
is selected with fan off, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off.
There could be a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning
compressor turns off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to
make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature.
Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below 40°F (4°C).
In temperatures above 40°F (4°C) , the air conditioning cannot be turned off
in defrost, floor/defog, and recirculation modes because it helps to remove moisture
from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear.
On hot days, open the windows to let the hot inside air escape; then close them.
This helps reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the
system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
- Select
.
- Select
.
- Select the air conditioning to on.
- Select the coolest temperature.
- Select the highest fan speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside
of the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in
the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
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 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.
Recirculation is available in the bi-level and vent modes. If recirculation
is selected in either floor/heat, floor/defog, or defrost mode, the indicator light
flashes three times indicating it is not available in that mode.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the
rear window.
(Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear
window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible.
The rear window defogger turns off about fifteen minutes after the knob
is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger runs for about seven and one-half minutes
before turning off. If vehicle speed is greater than 50 mph (80 kph)
and the rear defogger is active, it remains on as long as the speed is greater than
50 mph (80 kph). The defogger can also be turned off by turning off
the engine.
Do not use the rear defogger when the convertible top is down.
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.