With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .

Operation

(Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor.

To change the air delivery settings, turn the right knob to select one of the following:

(Vent): Turn the knob to this mode to direct air to the instrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): Turn the knob to this mode to direct half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining air to the floor outlets. Some air may be directed toward the side windows.

(Floor): Turn the knob to this mode to direct most of the air to the floor outlets with some air directed to the side window outlets and windshield.

(Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. When this mode is selected, air from outside the vehicle circulates throughout your vehicle. An indicator light will comes on to let you know that it is activated. The outside air mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be used with the recirculation mode. Press this button again to cancel the recirculation mode.

(Recirculation): Press the left side of the button to turn the recirculation mode on. The air inside the vehicle is recirculated through the climate control system and throughout the vehicle, not from outside. This mode is helpful when you are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. An indicator light above the button will come on to let you know that it is activated. The indicator light will blink three times if you try to use recirculation in a mode that it can not be used in. Use this mode only when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging occurs if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged. Press this button to cancel the outside air mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost modes the system automatically moves from recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle or fan is turned off and back on, the system automatically defaults to outside air. Only use recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort, since window fogging can occur.

Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.

When it is cold outside 0°F (-18°C) or lower, use the engine coolant heater, if the vehicle has one, to quickly provide warmer air. An engine coolant heater warms coolant that the engine uses to warm the inside of your vehicle. For more information, see Engine Coolant Heater .

(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off. An indicator light comes on to indicate that the air conditioning is activated.

The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so sometimes a small amount of water drips underneath the vehicle while it is idling or after the engine is turned off. This is normal.

Maximum Air Conditioning

On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.

For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:

1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select air conditioning.
4. Select the recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.

Using these settings together for long periods of time can cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, it will turn on using the last settings selected on the climate control before the vehicle was turned off.

The fan and air delivery knobs can be used during remote start. The buttons will not work until the ignition is turned on by the key.

The climate control system changes back to manual operation when the vehicle key is turned to ON.

Defogging and Defrosting

Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.

Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.

(Defog): Turn the knob to this setting to direct the air between the windshield and the floor outlets with a small amount directed to the side windows. This mode automatically turns off recirculation. The air conditioning compressor runs unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air conditioning indicator light turns off when defog is selected. If the air conditioning button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns off. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

(Defrost): Turn the knob to this setting to direct most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor runs unless the outside temperature is at or below freezing. The air conditioning compressor operates although the indicator light is not on. The air conditioning indicator light turns off when defrost is selected. If the air conditioning button is pressed while in defrost mode, the indicator light turns on. If the button is pressed again, the light turns off. Recirculation cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.

To help clear the windshield quickly, do the following:

1. Select the defrost mode.
2. Select the highest temperature.
3. Select the highest fan speed.

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window.

REAR: Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light comes on to indicate that the rear window defogger is on. Be sure to clear as much snow as possible from the rear window.

If driving below 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger turns off about 15 minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger only runs for about seven and one-half minutes before turning off. The defogger can also be turned off by pressing the button again or by turning off the engine.

If your vehicle's speed is maintained above 50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger remains on once the button is pressed.

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside. When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start mode, the rear defogger turns off. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .

Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid.