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Getting
Started
Instrument
Panel
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ols
While
Operating
Safety/In Case
of Emer
gency
Additional
Information
Automatic Climate
Control System
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
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.
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 into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select one of seven
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial
Turn the “MODE” dial to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button
Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
8. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It 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.
Contr
ols
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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