Manual Operation
(Fan Control): Press the up or down
arrows to increase or decrease the fan speed Pressing this button when the system
is off will turn the system on.
Pressing either arrow while using automatic operation will place the fan in manual operation. The fan setting will display and the AUTO light will turn off. The air delivery will remain in automatic operation.
(Air Delivery Mode Control): Press
to change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the button
until the desired mode appears on the display.
When the system is turned off, the display goes blank after displaying the current status of the system.
(Vent): Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is divided between
the instrument panel and floor outlets. Some air is directed towards the windshield
and side window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air
to the floor vents.
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row
floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air.
(Defog): This mode clears the windows
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window
vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode.
(Defrost): This mode removes fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and
side window vents, with some directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system
automatically forces outside air into the vehicle and runs the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation
mode cannot be selected while in the defrost mode.
The passenger temperature control cannot be activated while in defrost mode. If the passenger control knob is pressed, the passenger temperature flashes three times and will not work. If the passenger control knob is adjusted, the driver temperature indicator changes. The passenger temperature will not be displayed.
If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, the climate control system displays the previous temperature settings.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
(Air Conditioning): Press to turn
the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. An indicator light comes on to
show that the air conditioning is on.
Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the air conditioning indicator flash 3 times and then turn off indicating the air conditioning mode is not available. If the air conditioning is on and the outside temperature drops below a temperature which is too cool for air conditioning to be effective, the air conditioning light turns off to show that the air conditioning mode has been canceled.
On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This helps to reduce the time it takes for the vehicle to cool down. It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
(Recirculation): Press to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation
is on.
This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the ignition.
REAR (Rear Climate Control): For vehicles with the rear heating and air conditioning controls. Press the REAR button to turn the rear climate control system on or off. See Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio) .
See also:
Traffic Options (US and Canada)
Read the following Options descriptions to understand how the XM NavTraffic™
operates. ...
Cupholders
There are cupholders in the front of
the center console. Push the cover
to open.
There are also cupholders in the
rear center armrest. Pull the armrest
down to use. ...
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System, Driver ...