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Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

1.

2.

Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select fan speed.

R

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more

information.

3.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and

thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce

window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow

selection.

4.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically

provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

5.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the

vehicle through the vents.

6.

7.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.

8. : Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents.

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9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the

vehicle.

10.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to

cool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may also

help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.

Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can

be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost).

Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except

MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the

climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C

button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is

either

(panel) or

(panel/floor).

11. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel

vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more

economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce

undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button

again for normal A/C operation.

12. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in MAX A/C,

(defrost) and

(floor/defrost).

Outside temperature (if equipped): The outside temperature will

appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,

select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

system off or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the

windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the

vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

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During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for

extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in

the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting

and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position

(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your

A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select the coolest temperature setting.

3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to cool

down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic

operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control.

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The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution,

A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle

to reach the desired temperature. Turn to increase/decrease the

temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts

the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The

recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C),

then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear

in the upper left corner of the display.

R

2.

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. The button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if

equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for

more information.

3.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and

thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce

window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow

selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

4.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically

provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic

control, press AUTO.

5.

system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering

the vehicle through the vents. Press + or – to select the desired

fan speed manually. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

6. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. To return to

full automatic control, press AUTO.

7. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister

Power/

: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. To return to full automatic

control, press AUTO.

8.

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.

9. PASS TEMP (passenger temperature): Press to engage/disengage

separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease

the temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended

initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for

comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper

right corner of the display.

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10.

Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the

Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

11.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to

cool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may also

help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.

Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can

be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost).

Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except

MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the

climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C

button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is

either

(panel) or

(panel/floor).

12. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel

vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more

economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce

undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button

again for normal A/C operation.

13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages

automatically in MAX A/C,

(defrost) and

(floor/defrost).

14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the

Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the

display and is labeled EXT TEMP.

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,

refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATION

BASED – IF EQUIPPED)

1. CLIMATE: Press to control the climate control system through the

touch display screen. See Touchscreen functions later in this section.

R

2.

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. this button will also activate/deactivate the heated mirrors (if

equipped). Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for

more information.

3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C

engages automatically in MAX A/C,

(defrost)

and (floor/defrost).

4. Passenger temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air

temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended

initial temperature setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then

adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in

the display.

5.

Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in

the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.

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6.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in

the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to

cool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may also

help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.

Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can

be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost).

Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow selections

except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the

climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C

button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is

either

(panel) or

(floor/panel).

7. –

+ Fan speed control: Press to increase/decrease the fan speed.

Manual fan speed will appear in the touchscreen. To return to full

automatic control, press AUTO.

8. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. The system will

automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off,

and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the

desired temperature.

9. Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature

on the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger

side temperature when DUAL is disengaged. The recommended initial

temperature setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then

adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the

display.

10.

Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter for more information.

11.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the

vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off.

12.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield

of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to

reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous

air flow selection. To return to full automatic mode, press AUTO.

Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the

display as EXT XX.

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,

refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,

refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Temperature: Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the

screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of

the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature

when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows

on the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow

temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.

•

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

•

: Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will

automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel.

Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed.

Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger

temperature controls.

Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel

vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more

economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce

undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the Max A/C button

again for normal A/C operation.

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VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE

Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the

Navigation Supplement for more information on using voice commands

with the climate control system.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,

select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

system OFF or with (recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for

extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in

the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting

and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position (for

automatic transmissions) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C

system.

For maximum cooling performance:

• Automatic operation:

1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.

2. Do not override A/C or

(recirculated air).

3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

• Manual operation:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select

3. Select

or

.

(recirculated air) to provide colder airflow.

4. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).

5. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents

located in the middle of the instrument panel.

R

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and

works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.

R

Press

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the

button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off

automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery

condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the

accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any

time, press the control again.

If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,

the same button will activate both. Refer to Exterior mirrors in the

Driver Controls chapter.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside

of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or the

rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and

will not be covered by your warranty.

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