Climate Control Systems

The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

A. Temperature Control

A. Temperature Control
B. Air Delivery Modes
C. Fan Control
D. Recirculation
E. Air Conditioning
F. Rear Window Defogger
G. Defrost

or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely (Fan Control): Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely to 0 to turn off the fan.

Temperature Control: Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature setting.

Air Delivery Mode Control: Press or to change the direction of the, or airflow. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button. to change the direction of the airflow. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button.

floor outlets.(Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets.

instrument panel outlets. (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets.

windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. (Defog): Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents.

of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. (Defrost): Press to clear the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield.

For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.

Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

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