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Automatic Climate Control*
Driver or dual temperature
control knob
Automatic climate
control button
System OFF
button
Front windshield
defroster button Rear windshield defroster button Mode selection button
Recirculated air buttonFan speed control button
FRONT
REAR
A/COFF
SYNC
AUTO
MODE
A
AUTO
ADS OFF
Cluster Ionizer
888
°
C 888
°
C
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
Passenger temperature
control knob
Sync temperature control
mode button
Air conditioning
ON/OFF button
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1. Set Temperature to Hot
2. Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1. Set Fan Speed to highest position
2. Set Temperature to highest position
3. Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes:
To select Air Flow Modes, press
the Mode selection buttons:
Auto Defogging System:
Auto Defogging is designed to reduce the
fogging up of the inside of the windshield by
automatically sensing the moisture of the
inside of the windshield. The system will
automatically change to defrost mode when
needed.
Auto Defogging is set ON by default. To cancel
Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost
button
FRONT
for three seconds, when the
ignition is in on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate).
To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the
Front Defrost button
FRONT
for three seconds.
Climate Control Auto Function:
1. Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation – The Auto setting
automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air
conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2. Set desired Temperature
3. Rotate Passenger Temperature knob to select Dual Temperature Control
Operation
REMINDERS:
• Cold or warm ambient air may flow
in through vents if Recirculated Air
button is not pressed ON (LED lit)
• Pressing any button during AUTO
operation will deactivate the AUTO
function and switch to manual
mode, except for Temperature
Control or SYNC Temperature
Control
• Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculated
air position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure
visibility
• When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode
and Fan Speed do not display on the
Climate Control Display
• Defrost Mode activates A/C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the
air and improve Defroster performance
• During Auto Operation, the A/C indicator will NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air
intake, airflow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to
reach desired temperature and reduce humidity
• Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
QUICK TIPS
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/
Defrost-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. Refer to section 4
in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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