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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
General Hints
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Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
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You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting.
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To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
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Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
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Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
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To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start-up or until your vehicle airs out.
Manual Climate Control
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To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air distribution control to the windshield air vents position.
Automatic Climate Control
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Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. The system automatically adjusts to heat or cool the cabin to your selected temperature as quickly as possible. For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open.
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If you select AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window vents. In addition, the fan may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up.
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If you select AUTO during hot outside temperatures, or when the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system automatically uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. When the interior reaches the selected temperature, the system automatically switches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
| Vehicle with manual climate control | Vehicle with automatic climate control | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjust the fan speed to the highest speed setting. | Press the AUTO button. |
| 2 | Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting. | Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. |
| 3 | Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons. |
Recommended Settings for Heating
| Vehicle with manual climate control | Vehicle with automatic climate control | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. | Press the AUTO button. |
| 2 | Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings. | Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. |
| 3 | Select the footwell air vents using the air distribution buttons. |
Cooling the Interior Quickly
| Vehicle with manual climate control | Vehicle with automatic climate control | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Press the MAX A/C button. | Press the MAX A/C button. |
| 2 | Drive with the windows open for 2-3 minutes. |
Recommended Settings for Cooling
| Vehicle with manual climate control | Vehicle with automatic climate control | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjust the fan speed to the center setting. | Press the AUTO button. |
| 2 | Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings. | Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. |
| 3 | Select the instrument panel air vents using the air distribution buttons. |
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
| Vehicle With Manual Climate Control | Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select the instrument panel and footwell air vents positions through the air distribution control. | Press the defrost button. |
| 2 | Press the A/C button. | Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary. |
| 3 | Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting. | Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side windows. |
| 4 | Adjust the fan speed to the highest setting. | Close the instrument panel center vents. |
| 5 | Direct the instrument panel side air vents toward the side windows. | |
| 6 | Close the instrument panel center vents. |
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