Climate control
IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT
Depending on your vehicle options, the controls could look different than what you see here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROL ON AND OFF
 Press the button. |
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED AIR ON AND OFF
Note: Recirculated air may turn off automatically, or prevent you from switching on in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off automatically in various air distribution control combinations to improve heating or cooling efficiency.
SWITCHING AIR CONDITIONING ON AND OFF
Note: Under certain conditions, the air conditioning compressor could continue to operate after you switch air conditioning off.
Note: To keep the system and its components fully functional, switch air conditioning on and let your vehicle idle at least once per month for a minimum of two minutes.
SWITCHING DEFROST ON AND OFF
 Press the button to switch the windshield air vents on. |
SWITCHING MAXIMUM DEFROST ON AND OFF
 Press the button on the climate control unit to access additional controls for the climate system. |
 Press the button on the touchscreen. |
Air flows through the windshield air vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns on when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM COOLING ON AND OFF
Note: When you switch maximum cooling off, air conditioning remains on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF
Note: This button also activates the heated mirrors.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor blades or other sharp objects to clean or remove decals from the inside of the heated rear window as this could cause damage to the heated rear window grid lines not covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR SPEED
 Turn the control to adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. |
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE
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Press the toggle button on the left-hand side of the climate control upward or downward to set the left-hand temperature.
Note: This control also adjusts the right-hand side temperature when you switch off dual zone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-hand side of the climate control upward or downward to set the right-hand temperature.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
DIRECTING AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD AIR VENTS
 Press the button to activate the selection screen. |
Press the button on the touchscreen. |
DIRECTING AIR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR VENTS
| Press the button to activate the selection screen. |
 Press the button on the touchscreen. |
DIRECTING AIR TO THE FOOTWELL AIR VENTS
| Press the button to activate the selection screen. |
 Press the button on the touchscreen. |
SWITCHING AUTO MODE ON AND OFF
Note: When you switch auto mode on, lights on the blower motor control do not illuminate to indicate the blower motor speed.
Adjust the blower motor control or air distribution control to switch auto mode off.
AUTO MODE INDICATORS
The indicators are on the Auto Mode button.
| Auto Mode Indicator Status | Description |
|---|---|
| One indicator illuminated. | The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This setting increases the time taken to cool the interior. |
| Two indicators illuminated. | The blower motor speed is moderate. |
| Three indicators illuminated. | The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting increases the amount of noise from the blower motor. |
SWITCHING DUAL MODE ON AND OFF
 Press the button. |
CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS
GENERAL HINTS
- Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
- You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting.
- To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
- Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
- Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
- To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
- Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. Automatic mode is best recommended to maintain set temperature.
- The system adjusts to heat or cool the interior to the temperature you select as quickly as possible.
- For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open.
- If you press AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs air flow to the windshield and side window air vents.In addition, the blower motor may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up.
- If you press AUTO during hot temperatures and the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. Blower motor speed may also reduce until the air cools.
QUICKLY HEATING THE INTERIOR
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR HEATING
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72 °F (22 °C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
QUICKLY COOLING THE INTERIOR
- Press MAX A/C.
- Drive with the windows open for a short period of time.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR COOLING
- Press AUTO.
- Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72 °F (22 °C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
DEFOGGING THE SIDE WINDOWS IN COLD WEATHER
- Press and release defrost or maximum defrost.
- Adjust the temperature control to the setting you prefer. Use 72 °F (22 °C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.
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