Controls
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into
the passenger compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw
outsideairintothecompartment.TOPREVENTWINDSHIELDFOGGING,DONOT
REMAININTHERECIRCULATEDMODEFORANEXTENDEDPERIODOFTIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Dial
Rotate the fan speed control dial to select one of four fan speeds.
5. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before
that time, you can press the button again to turn it off.
6. Air Flow Control Dial
The air ow control dial allows you to choose the direction of air ow. Rotate the
dial for the desired air ow position.
Defrost/Defog
To clear the windshield and front door windows of fog or frost, rotate the air
ow control dial to the defrost position, set the temperature control to the red
position, and set the fan speed control to the fastest speed.
2. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the rear window defogger button to turn on the defogger. The defogger
will automatically shut off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears before
that time, you can press the button again to turn it off.
3. Fan Speed Control Dial
On the automatic setting, the system determines the fan speed to achieve the
desired temperature or you can manually rotate the fan speed control dial to
select one of seven fan speeds.
4. Air Conditioning Button
Pressthe“A/C”buttontoactivatetheairconditioning.Pressitagaintoturnoff
the air conditioning.
5. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
In the automatic mode, the system will determine if recirculated air is needed
to achieve a desired temperature. In manual mode, press the air inlet
selection button to prevent outside air from being drawn into the passenger
compartment. If the button is pushed in, press it again to draw outside air into
thecompartment.TOPREVENTWINDSHIELDFOGGING,DONOTREMAININ
THERECIRCULATEDMODEFORANEXTENDEDPERIODOFTIME.
6. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the temperature control dial from 65 for cool to 85 for warm.
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