Climate Control
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Manual Climate Control
Switching the Climate Control On and Off
Switching the Recirculated Air On and Off
Note: The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off
Note: Under certain conditions, the air conditioning compressor could continue to operate after you switch air conditioning off.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
Turn the temperature control clockwise past the highest setting to maximize defrosting.
Note: The temperature control springs back to the highest setting.
Note: When you switch maximum defrost on, the heated windshield, heated rear window and air conditioning turn on. The blower motor is set to the highest speed.
Note: When you switch maximum defrost off, the heated windshield and heated rear window remain on.
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
Turn the temperature control counterclockwise past the lowest setting to maximize cooling.
Note: The temperature control springs back to the lowest setting.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling off, air conditioning remains on.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Note: Lights on the control illuminate to indicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motor off, air conditioning turns off and the windows could fog up.
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents
Setting the Temperature
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Turn the temperature control counterclockwise for cooler temperature settings.
Turn the temperature control clockwise for warmer temperature settings.
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
General Hints
- Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with directing air to the rear seats.
- Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
- Note: You may feel a small amount of air 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: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather conditions, direct air to the windshield air vents.
- Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
- Note: Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Quickly Heating the Interior
- Select the highest blower motor speed.
- Select the highest temperature.
- Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings for Heating
- Select a medium blower motor speed.
- Select the required temperature.
- Direct air to the footwell and windshield air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
