Heated seats (if equipped):
Press the button to switch the heated seats on
and off. See
Heated Seats
(page 140).
E
Climate controlled seats (if equipped):
Press the button to switch the
climate controlled seats on and off. See
Climate Controlled Seats
(page
141).
F
Passenger temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature on the passenger
side.
G
Fan speed control:
Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
H
Driver temperature control:
Adjusts the temperature setting using the control
on the driver side.
I
MAX Defrost:
Press the button to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through
the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to
defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window
also automatically turns on when you select maximum defrost.
J
Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Heated rear window:
Press the button to switch the heated rear window on
and off. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors
(page 131).
K
Defrost:
Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distribution
to the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use this
setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
L
AUTO:
Press the button to turn on automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You
can also use the
AUTO
button to turn off dual zone operation by pressing and
holding the button for more than two seconds.
M
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note:
You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note:
To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note:
Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note:
Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
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Climate Control