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LX and EX models
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON
RECIRCULATION
BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRRORS BUTTON＊
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
＊ : Canadian models
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Fan Control Dial
Recirculation Button
Rear Window Defogger
Turn this dial to increase or decrease When the recirculation indicator is
Button
/
the fan speed and airflow.
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
This button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page 80 ).
Temperature Control Dial
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
Canadian models only
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and off.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
This button turns the air
conditioning on and off. The
indicator in the button is on when
the A/C is on.
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Mode Control
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will flow from the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
The system should be left in fresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
MAX A/C Button
The system automatically
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page 133 to
use this setting). Air flows from the
center and side vents in the
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
dashboard. Pressing the
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on.
, A/C,
CONTINUED
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Air flows from the floor
vents.
Air flows from the defroster
Using the Heater
vents at the base of the windshield.
The heater uses engine coolant to
warm the air. If the engine is cold, it
will be several minutes before you
feel warm air coming from the
When you select
, the system
When you select
or
,
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode from
the system automatically switches to
fresh air mode and turns on the A/C. system.
You cannot turn the A/C off in this
or
to
, the system
keeps the A/C on. The A/C
indicator will not come on if it was
off to start with.
mode.
Select
.
1.
When you select
, the system
Ventilation
automatically switches to fresh air
mode. If you switch the mode
The flow-through ventilation system
draws in outside air, circulates it
through the interior, then discharges
it through vents near the tailgate.
To turn off the A/C, press the A/C
button to illuminate the indicator,
then press it again to turn off the
A/C.
from
or
, the system
also automatically turns on the
A/C. This helps prevent the
windows from fogging up
unintendedly. The A/C indicator
will not come on if it was off to
start with (see the first column on
this page).
Set the temperature to the lower
limit.
1.
When you switch to
mode from
or
, the A/C
2. Make sure the A/C is off.
turns off. But if it was on to start
with, the A/C stays on.
3. Select
and fresh air mode.
4. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2. Set the fan to the desired speed.
3. Adjust the warmth of the air with
the temperature control dial.
Airflow is divided between
the floor vents and defroster vents at
the base of the windshield.
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Using the A/C
If the interior is very warm,
you can
Dehumidify the Interior
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
cool it down more rapidly by partially
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air. When used in
combination with the heater, it
opening the windows, turning on the
coolant temperature gauge (see page air conditioning, and setting the fan
). If it moves near the red zone,
to maximum speed in fresh air mode. makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows from
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
71
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reading returns to normal.
fogging up.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the
button. The indicator in the button
comes on when a fan speed is
selected.
Select MAX A/C.
Turn the fan on.
1.
2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The system automatically turns on
Turn on the air conditioning.
the A/C, selects
, and
Select
and fresh air mode.
switches to recirculation mode.
Adjust the temperature to your
preference.
2. Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
3. Make sure the temperature is set
to maximum cool.
3. Select
.
This setting is suitable for all driving
conditions whenever the outside
temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
4. If the outside air is humid, select
recirculation mode. If the outside
air is dry, select fresh air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
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To Defog and Defrost
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
To Turn Everything Off
Turning the fan speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
off.
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
1.
Select
. The system
1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was off to start with.
Keep the system off for short
periods only.
2. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
2. Select
.
To keep stale air and mustiness
from collecting, you should have
the fan running at all times.
3. Set the fan and temperature
controls to maximum level.
3. Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
To clear the windows faster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield defroster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select fresh air
mode to avoid fogging the windows.
4. Select
/
to help
clear the rear window.
5. To increase airflow to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
When you switch to
, from
or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows from For your safety, make sure you have
rapidly fogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away from the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
button comes on and then goes off.
a clear view through all the windows
before driving.
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