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Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC
Press and release the button to switch on automatic operation, then set the temperature.
Press and release the button.
Press and release the button for maximum cooling.
Press and release the button for maximum defrosting.
Press and release the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
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Depending on your vehicle option package, the controls may look different from what you see here.
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You can switch temperature units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the windshield air vents and de-mister. | 
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel air vents. |
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the footwell air vents. |
You can direct air through any combination of these air vents.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Press and release + or - to adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. |
Setting the Temperature
Turn the control on the left-hand side of the climate control to set the left-hand temperature.
Turn the control on the right-hand side of the climate control to set the right-hand temperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button to switch on automatic operation, then set the temperature.The system adjusts the blower motor speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air to reach and maintain the temperature you have set.
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You can also switch off dual zone mode by pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button.Use air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
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In certain conditions, for example, maximum defrost, the air conditioning compressor may continue to operate even though you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control On and Off
Press and release the button. |
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button for maximum cooling. The left-hand and right-hand settings set to LO, recirculated air flows through the instrument panel air vents, air conditioning turns on and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button for maximum defrosting.Air flows through the windshield air vents, and the blower motor adjusts to the highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
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To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when maximum defrost is on.
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The heated rear window also turns on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
Press and release the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior, when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
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Recirculated air may turn off, or prevent you from switching on, in all air flow modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on and off in various air distribution control combinations during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency.