Operation
(
(Off):
Turn the left knob to this position to turn
the climate control system off.
9
(Fan):
Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed will be temporarily reduced
between the transition to a new mode. The fan will
resume when the new mode is complete.
If the airflow seems low when the fan speed is at
the highest setting, the passenger compartment
air filter may need to be replaced. For more
information, see
Filter on page 192
and
on page 442
.
Temperature Control:
Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to warm or cool
the air coming through the outlets.
Use the right knob to select from the following
modes:
H
(Vent):
This mode directs outside air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)
(Bi-Level):
This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining
air to the floor outlets. Slightly cooler air is directed
to the instrument panel outlets and warmer air is
directed to the floor outlets.
6
(Floor):
This mode directs most of the air to
the floor outlets with some air directed toward
the side window outlets and a little air directed to
the windshield.
In this mode, the system will automatically use
outside air.
You can also select modes by using the following
buttons:
h
(Recirculate):
Press this button to recirculate
cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to
prevent outside air and odors from entering your
vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly. An indicator light below the
button will come on in this mode. Operation in this
mode during periods of high humidity and cool
outside temperatures may result in increased
window fogging. If window fogging is experienced,
select the defrost mode.
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