When floor/defrost is selected, if the outside temperature is about 2°C
(35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce window fogging. For added customer comfort, the air
distributed through the floor ducts may be slightly warmer than the air
sent to the windshield defroster ducts. When floor/defrost is selected,
the system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window
fogging. Recirculation and A/C override controls can be selected.
(defrost) — Distributes outside air through the windshield
defroster ducts and the demister outlets. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. The system will allow some airflow out the
outer instrument panel registers. If the outside temperature is about 2°C
(35°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air
to reduce window fogging. (Note that the A/C indicator does not
illuminate when this mode is selected.) Recirculation and A/C override
controls cannot be selected.
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Turn DATC off
OFF-Outside air is shut out. The fan, heating and air conditioning will
not operate. The outside temperature will still display when selected
with the ignition in the RUN position.
Electric window heaters
(heated wiper rest) — Located at the base of the windshield, this
feature heats the front glass area below the area heated by the front
defroster where the windshield wipers sit in their parked position. When
activated, the feature keeps the wiper blades warm and reduces the
chance of ice build up on the blades. The indicator will light when the
feature is in operation.
With the ignition in RUN and the engine running, the feature will be
automatically enabled if the temperature is below 5°C (40°F). The
feature can be manually selected or deselected at any time. However, the
automatic feature will be enabled each time the engine is started.
In cold, dry conditions where wet snow or ice is not present it is
acceptable to manually deselect the operation of this feature.
The feature will run continuously unless a low battery condition is
detected, or unless the feature is manually deselected, and will only
activate when the vehicle engine is running (to prevent excessive drain
of the vehicle battery).
R
(rear window defroster) — Refer to
Rear Window Defroster
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