Automatic Control; Defogging and Defrosting; Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate- Page 142

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Heating

On cold days, use HTR with the temperature knob and
lever all the way in the red area. The system will bring
in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts.

If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can use
it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s
cold outside 

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C) or lower. An engine coolant

heater warms the coolant your engine and heating
system use to provide heat. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.

Ventilation

For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air through
your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the flow

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ventilation system described later in this section.

Defogging and Defrosting

Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side 
windows. To defrost the windows quickly, use FRONT with 
the temperature knob all the way in the red area.

For maximum defroster performance, set both driver and
passenger temperature controls to the warmest setting.

To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear,
use BLEND.

Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate
Control (If Equipped)

With this system, you set a temperature. You can then
either let the system automatically control airflow
direction and force to maintain the temperature, or you
can manually adjust it. The system works best if you
keep your windows closed while using it.

Automatic Control

For the most efficient operation, you should set the
system temperature and press AUTO. The system will
select the best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you
comfortable. The air conditioning compressor will run if
the outside temperature is above 40

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F (4

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C). You may

notice a delay of two to three minutes before the fan
comes on at start up in cool weather.