Automatic Climate Control
System Controls
The advanced Climate Control system is accessed in the lower display and oers 4-zone heating and cooling, rear-seat
control of the system and a number of interior environment improvement features.
Driver and Passenger Controls
1. AUTO
Maintains your selected temperature by automatically
regulating the temperature, fan speed and airflow. The A/C
turns on automatically to condition and dehumidify the air.
Changing the air distribution or fan speed will turn o the
AUTO function.
2. Seat Heating
Select one of three seat heating levels by pressing repeatedly.
3. Seat Ventilation
Select one of three seat ventilation levels by pressing
repeatedly.
4. A/C
When illuminated, A/C is on.
5. A/C Max
Quickest way to cool the cabin. It automatically returns
to normal operation once desired temperature is achieved.
6. OFF
Deactivates the Climate Control system.
7. AUTO Recirculate
During recirculation, the air intake will close and interior air will be filtered and recirculated. In AUTO mode,
recirculation will occur automatically based on air quality sensors and outside temperature.
8. Defrost MAX (not shown)
Quickest way to defog/defrost the windows. Temperature should be set at 72°F (22°C) or higher. Residual coolant
heat may be used to heat the vehicle interior when the ignition is o. To activate this feature, press for
approximately two seconds. Feature will switch o automatically after about 15 minutes.
9. Rear Defrost (not shown)
When the engine is running, activates the electric rear window defroster. Depending on outside temperature, this will
switch o after 10-20 minutes.
10. Temperature
Tap or slide to adjust temperature for either driver or passenger.
11. Airflow
Choose any combination of airflow direction.
12. Blower
Select one of six fan speeds. The blower should always run to prevent the windows from fogging, and to ensure
continuous exchange of air inside the vehicle.
Additional Functions
Selecting gives access to more cabin environment controls in the upper display, which features animated images of the
active features. Swipe the display right or left for dierent views.
• Customize Buttons
The buttons on either side of the button can be changed to a dierent climate control function. Press and hold the
symbol for the desired function on the upper display for at least three seconds. A menu appears with two sections. Pull
the icon to the left to assign the function to the left-hand button and to the right for the right-hand button.
• Steering Wheel Heating
Heats the steering wheel rim electrically.
• SYNC
Temperature, air distribution and blower strength on driver’s side is applied to all seat positions. SYNC can also be
activated by “pinching” two fingers together between the temperatures shown on the lower display.
• REAR
Enables operation of the Climate Control system from the rear console.
Automatic Climate Control
Warnings: Climate Control System
See Climate Control System in your Owner’s Manual for more detailed information and for important safety warnings.
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