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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air ow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation.Press“AUTO”toactivate.
Press“OFF”toturnoffthesystem.
2. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
intothecompartment.TOPREVENT
WINDSHIELDFOGGING,DONOT
REMAININTHERECIRCULATEDMODE
FORANEXTENDEDPERIODOFTIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control knob to select
seven different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Pressthe“MODE”buttontoselect
the desired air ow mode. The
selectedairowmode–either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost–isshownonthedisplay.
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Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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