Jeep Compass, Operating Information Manual

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1. Turn the Mode Control knob (on the right)
and the Blower Control knob (on the left) to
AUTO.
NOTE:
The AUTO position performs best for front
seat occupants only.
2. Dial in the tempera-
ture you would like the
system to maintain by
rotating the Tempera-
ture Control knob. Once
the comfort level is se-
lected, the system will
maintain that level auto-
matically using the heat-
ing system. Should the desired comfort level
require air conditioning, the system will auto-
matically make the adjustment.
You will experience the greatest efficiency by
simply allowing the system to function automati-
cally. Selecting the “O” (OFF) position on the
blower control stops the system completely and
closes the outside air intake.
The recommended setting for maximum com-
fort for the average person is 72° F (22° C);
however, this may vary.
NOTE:
•
The temperature setting can be adjusted
at anytime without affecting automatic
operation.
•
Pressing the Air Conditioning Control
button while in AUTO mode will cause the
LED in the control button to flash three
times and then turn off. This indicates
that the system is in AUTO mode and
requesting the air conditioning is not
necessary.
•
If your air conditioning performance
seems lower than expected, check the
front of the A/C condenser located in front
of the radiator for an accumulation of dirt
or insects. Clean with a gentle water
spray from behind the radiator and
through the condenser. Fabric front fas-
cia protectors may reduce airflow to the
condenser, reducing air conditioning per-
formance.
Blower Control
For full automatic opera-
tion or for automatic
blower operation, turn
the knob to the AUTO
position.
In manual
mode there are seven
blower speeds that can
be individual selected.
In off position the blower
will shut off.
Manual Operation
This system offers a full complement of manual
override features, which consist of Blower Pre-
ferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or
Blower and Mode Preferred Automatic. This
means the operator can override the blower, the
mode, or both. There is a manual blower range for
times when the AUTO setting is not desired. The
blower can be set to any fixed blower speed by
rotating the Blower Control knob (on the left).
NOTE:
Please read the Automatic Temperature Con-
trol Operation Chart that follows for details.
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