Operating the RECIRC mode in cold temperatures or
under high humidity conditions may cause moisture to
form on the inside of the windshield.
If
this condition
occurs, deselect the RECIRC button.
A/C
ON:
Press this button to turn the air conditioning
on and
off.
If the system is operating in the automatic
mode, the A/C
ON
indicator light will automatically
illuminate. In the auto mode, the
A/C
compressor will
only operate when the system determines it
is
needed.
OFF:
Rotate the AUTO-PUSH knob to
OFF.
Turning
the system off will cause the fan to turn off and the
airflow to be directed out the lower floor outlets. The
system will still try to keep the interior
of
the vehicle at
the previously chosen
comfort
setting. The outside
temperature will show in the display when the system is
set to
OFF.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioner cools, dehumidifies and filters the
air for the inside of the vehicle.
The air conditioning compressor is enabled in all modes
unless the A/C
ON
button is in the
off
position (the
indicator light will not be illuminated). However, the air
conditioning compressor will not operate when the
outside temperature is below
42°F
(7
"C).
When the air
conditioner is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes
in
your vehicle's engine speed and power. This
is normal, because the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to keep the desired cooling and
help fuel economy.
On
very hot days, open the windows long enough to let
the hot air out. This reduces the time required to cool the
interior of the vehicle to a comfortable level. If the
system is in the automatic mode (AUTO-PUSH knob
indicator light is on), during very hot days the system
will automatically
go
to the RECIRC mode and the
temperature door will be positioned at
the
full cold
position for maximum cooling.
You
can choose the
extreme comfort setting of
60"
F
(1
6
O
C), but the
system will not cool any faster by choosing the extreme
comfort setting.