Climate controls
1. Driver Temperature Control 2. Passenger Temperature Control 3. Fan Speed Control 4. Air Recirculation/REST
5. Air Conditioning ON/OFF 6. Rear Window Defroster 7. Air Distribution (Mode) Control The climate control system allows you to balance the temperature, amount and direction of the air circulating throughout the vehicle. The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The climate control only operates with the engine running. The climate control removes a considerable amount of moisture from the air during operation in the air condi- tioning mode, therefore it is considered normal operation for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody. The settings and controls are as follows:
Temperature Control
Use the driver or passenger temperature control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the control indicates cooler temperatures, while the red area indicates warmer temperatures. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting so that the system can automatically reach that selection as quickly as possible. The inside temperature will not heat or cool any quicker by setting the selector higher or lower upon initial start up.
Fan Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air volume moving through the system in any mode you select. Turn the control clockwise to increase fan speed; counterclockwise to decrease fan speed.
Basic Setting - Heater
Select a temperature for each side of the pas- senger compartment. Select air volume with the fan control switch and set the fan control at least to position 2 to prevent windows from
fogging up. Set the air distribution control switch to the tri-level setting. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to the detent positions. Open center air outlets as desired.
Select a temperature for each side of the pas- senger compartment. Select air volume with the fan control switch. Then select the panel setting on the air distribution control switch to force air from the panel outlets.
Select a temperature for each side of the pas- senger compartment. Select air volume with the fan control switch. Then select the Bi-Level setting on the air distribution control switch to force air from both the upper panel outlets and the floor outlets.
Basic Setting - Air Conditioner
Press the air conditioning ON/OFF switch. The light in the switch will illuminate. Select a temperature for each side of the passenger compartment. Select the air volume with the fan control switch, at least to position 1. Set the air distribution control switch to one of the positions shown above. Open center air outlets. Open left and right side air outlets.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not run if the fan control switch is not set to position 1 or higher.
NOTE: The dot between the air distribution control icons is a mix position between the two modes.
Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed when the compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence, since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy.
NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects.
Defrosting
Set the temperature selectors to the maximum heating position, set the fan control to position 5,
and the air distribution to the defrost position. Close the center air outlets. Close the left and right side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to the detent position.
Defogging Windows Fogged Up On Inside
Press the A/C button; the indicator light should illumi- nate. Switch off the air recirculation; the indicator light should go out. Set the air distribution control switch to the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan control switch to position 1 or higher. Close the center, left, and right side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to the detent position.
NOTE: The air conditioner removes moisture from the air inside your vehicle. The quickest and most efficient method for defogging your windows, even if the air temperature in your vehicle is cool, is to use the air conditioner. Make sure that you press the A/C button to defog your windows.
Windshield Fogged Up On Outside
Switch on the windshield wipers. Set the air distribution control switch to the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan control switch. Close the center and right side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to the detent position.
Ventilation
To receive outside air through the panel outlets, turn off the Air Conditioning ON/OFF switch. The light in the switch should be off. Set the controls as above for basic air conditioning.
Climate Control - OFF
To switch the climate control off, set the air volume control switch to position 0. The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up.
Rear Window Defroster
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To select, press the rear window defroster button once and release. The indicator light in the switch should illuminate.
To cancel, press the rear window defroster button again and release.
NOTE: Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster. The rear win- dow defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation.
If several components in the vehicle are consuming power simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged, it is possible that the defroster will automati- cally turn itself off. When this happens, the indicator light inside the switch starts blinking. As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns itself back on.
CAUTION! To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window. Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm water.
Air Recirculation/REST
This mode can be selected to temporarily re- duce the entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle’s interior. Outside air does not flow into the vehicle’s interior. To select, press the
recirculation button. To cancel, press the recirculation button again. The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air after approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 40°F (5°C); after approximately 30 minutes, at outside temperatures above approximately 40°F (5°C); after approximately five minutes, if the A/C button is pressed. At high outside temperatures, the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode for approximately 30 minutes, thereby increasing the cooling capacity perfor- mance. Press the recirculation button again to extend the recirculated air mode.
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while. Air volume is controlled automatically. Select a temperature for each side of the passenger compartment. Set the air distribution control switch to the desired position. To select, turn the key in the ignition switch to the ACC or the OFF/LOCK position or remove. Press the recircu- lation button. The indicator light in the button illumi- nates. This function selection will not activate if the battery charge level is insufficient. To cancel, press the recirculation button. The indicator light in the button goes out. The system will automati- cally shut off if you turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, after approximately 30 minutes, or if the battery voltage drops.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected in a recovery system for recycling.
Dust Filter (If Equipped)
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system.
NOTE: Keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris.
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