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NOTE: 

• 

 Rotating the fan control dial, or pushing the MODE button, A/C switch, or 

windshield defroster switch while in AUTO ON mode will cancel auto A/C.

• 

 With any defroster mode, the system turns on the A/C compressor and  

selects the FRESH AIR mode. This helps defrost the windows more    

efficiently by dehumidifying the air. The A/C compressor will always be on in  

defroster mode, but the defroster (and floor) will deliver warm air when the  

temperature dial is set to a warmer temperature and the engine warms up.

NOTE: 

Automatic climate control will allow you to maintain a preset  

cabin temperature.

interior Set 
Temperature

NOTE:

Only cool or cold air (no heat) blows through the rear vents

 while 

the front climate control is on. 

Heat for the rear passengers comes from 

under the front seats

 when the front heater is on and set to floor mode. When 

pushing the rear ventilation control switch on the front control panel (with climate 

control system on), the rear ventilation system operates at low speed only. To 

change to high speed, push the HI rear vent button.

REAR vENT SYSTEM OPERATiON

1

   Turn the front air conditioning 

system on (AUTO or manually).

2

   Push the rear ventilation control 

switch 

 located on the 

front climate control panel, or 
push either the low or high rear 
vent button on the rear console 
(indicator light will illuminate). 

Low speed  

cool or cold air 

only from vents.

High speed  

cool or cold air 

only from vents.

When the “Windshield Defroster” or “Defroster and 

Floor” or “Floor” mode is selected, air will not only 

blow from the defroster vents on top of the dash 

or the floor vents, but also a small amount from 

the dashboard vents. If air is not desired from the 

dashboard vents, they can be closed using the dials 

or vent louvers. 

•   To defrost the windshield faster, close the  

dashboard vents. 

•   To defrost the side windows faster, point the 

side dashboard vents toward the side windows. 

•   To warm the passengers’ upper bodies 

faster, point the side and/or center dashboard 

vents toward the inside of the vehicle. 

Push

Dial

fRONT vENT SYSTEM AiRfLOW OPERATiON

         The heater and defroster work best when the blue coolant temperature 

light in the instrument cluster is off.

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