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Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.

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Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air

conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning

when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three

minutes.

Switching Mono Mode Off

Temperature Control

Select a temperature for the passenger

side using the rotary control on the

passenger side. Mono mode automatically

switches off. The temperature on the driver

side remains unchanged. You can now

adjust the driver side and passenger side

temperatures independently. The

temperature settings for each side are

shown in the display.

Switching Mono Mode Back On

Press and hold the AUTO button. The

passenger side temperature is adjusted to

the driver side temperature setting.

You can set the temperature between

60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). In

position LO, the system switches to

permanent cooling. In position HI, the

system switches to permanent heating.

Note: If you select either position LO or HI,

the system does not regulate a stable

temperature.

HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE

INTERIOR CLIMATE

General Hints

Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may

Mono Mode

cause the windows to fog up.

In this mode, the temperature settings for

both the driver side and passenger side are

linked. If you adjust the setting using the

rotary control on the driver side, the system

adjusts the temperature to the same

setting on the passenger side.

Note: A small amount of air may be felt

from the footwell air vents regardless of the

air distribution setting.

Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside

your vehicle, do not drive with the system

switched off or with recirculated air always

switched on.

Note: Do not place objects under the front

seats as this may interfere with the airflow

to the rear seats.

Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from

the air intake area at the base of the

windshield.

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Manual Climate Control

Note: When the system is switched off,

outside air is prevented from entering your

vehicle.

Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield

during humid weather, adjust the air

distribution control to the windshield air

vents position. Increase the temperature

and fan speed to improve clearing, if

required.

Note: When the system is in AUTO mode,

and the interior and exterior temperatures

are high, the system automatically selects

recirculated air to maximize cooling of the

interior. When the selected air temperature

is reached, the system automatically selects

outside air.

Note: When you select windshield

defrosting and defogging, the instrument

panel and footwell level functions

automatically switch off and air conditioning

switches on. Outside air flows into your

vehicle.

Automatic Climate Control

Note: Do not adjust the settings when your

vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. The

system automatically adjusts to the

previously stored settings. For the system

to function efficiently, the instrument panel

and side air vents should be fully open.

Note: At low ambient temperatures with

AUTO selected, the air stream is directed

toward the windshield and side windows

for as long as the engine remains cold.

Heating the Interior Quickly

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Press the high fan speed button control.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

highest setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the footwell button to distribute

footwell air vents position. air to the footwell air vents.

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Recommended Settings for Heating

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the slow fan speed button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the hot settings.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the footwell and windshield air

footwell and windshield air vents posi- distribution buttons.

tion.

4

Close the instrument panel air vents.

Open the side air vents and direct them

toward the side windows.

Cooling the Interior Quickly

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

speed setting.

Press the AUTO button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

MAX A/C position.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the air distribution control to the

instrument panel air vents position.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the fan speed to the second

speed setting.

Press the slow fan speed button.

2

3

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the temperature control to the

midway point of the cold settings.

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the instrument panel vent button

instrument panel air vents position.

to distribute air to the instrument panel

air vents.

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Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient

Temperatures

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Apply the parking brake.

2

Move the transmission selector lever to Move the transmission selector lever to

position P.

3

4

Adjust the temperature control to the

MAX A/C position.

Press the MAX A/C button.

Adjust the fan speed to the lowest speed

setting.

Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather

Vehicle With Manual Climate Control

Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control

1

Adjust the air distribution control to the Press the windshield defrosting and

instrument panel and footwell air vents defogging button.

positions.

2

3

4

5

6

Press the A/C button.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the temperature control to the

desired setting.

Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting.

Direct the instrument panel side air vents

toward the side windows.

Close the instrument panel vents.

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Maximum Cooling Performance in

Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)

Instrument Panel or Instrument

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors

with a scraper or attempt to readjust the

mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These

actions could cause damage to the glass

and mirrors.

Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of

any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum-based cleaning products.

Panel and Footwell Positions

1. Adjust the temperature control to the

lowest setting.

2. Press the A/C and recirculated air

buttons.

3. Adjust the fan speed to the highest

setting initially and then adjust it to suit

the desired comfort level.

Both mirrors are heated to remove ice, mist

and fog when the heated rear window is

switched on.

HEATED WINDOWS AND

MIRRORS

AUXILIARY HEATER

Fuel Operated Parking Heater

Note: Make sure the engine is running

before operating the heated windows.

Heated Windshield

WARNING

Do not use the fuel operated parking

heater at fuel filling stations or near

sources of combustible vapors, dust

or in enclosed spaces. This could result in

serious personal injury or death.

Press the button to clear the window of

thin ice and fog.

The system warms the engine and the

vehicle interior, it uses fuel from the vehicle

fuel tank. The system will only operate

when your vehicle is stationary with the

engine switched off.

Heated Rear Window

Press the button to clear the window of

thin ice and fog. Press the button to switch

the system off. The heated rear window

will automatically turn off after a short

period of time.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear

window or to remove decals from the inside

of the rear window. This may cause damage

to the heated grid lines and will not be

covered by your warranty.

Used correctly the system will:

•

Warm the engine and the vehicle

interior.

•

Keep the windows clear of ice in the

event of frost and prevent

condensation.

•

Avoid cold starts to assist the engine

to reach operating temperature sooner.

Following a heating cycle, if you do not

start the engine the system will not turn

on the next programmed heating cycle.

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