4. Air Conditioning*; 5. Air Intake Control; Tips: When- Page 9

S E A T S

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

1. Air flow selections

= air to dash

= air to dash and floor

= air to floor

= air to floor and windshield

= defrost, air to windshield

2. Fan control

Rotate knob right/left to
increase/decrease speed, turn
to 

0

to shut system off

3. Temperature control

Rotate knob to blue for cool,
red for warm

4. Air Conditioning*

Press to activate/deactivate

Tip: Floor position
and both defrost positions

/     : A/C turns ON, air

intake switches to fresh air

5. Air Intake Control

Push switch to select

= recirculate inside air;

use for maximum heating/
cooling or to keep odors out

= fresh air

WARNING: Do not use
position in cold weather; 
windows will fog and 
hamper vision

6. 

Rear window defogger

Press to activate/deactivate

Child-safety seat

To install in rear outboard 
seats: Use dual locking mode
retractor seat belts; see 
Owner’s Manual for proper 
installation and child seat 
tether and LATCH system 
instructions

Control positions for
maximum defrost

Fan to maximum, temperature to
maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to

Tips: When

selected, air is

dried when temperature is
above 39°F
To prevent moisture buildup, 
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear

WARNING: Use age 
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and 
state or province laws

Seats

Climate

Controls

Quick Tips

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MODE

0

4

1

3

2

A/C

5

4

6

1

2

3

*If equipped

Split fold-down 
rear seatbacks

To fold: Push release knob (

1

), 

push seatback down
To return and lock: Push 
seatback firmly until latched,
make sure seatbelts are returned
to original positions

Tip: 4-Door has seatback 
locks as part of trunk 
security

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