Manual Climate Control

Airflow Direction
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the windshield and defroster vents.
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel vents.
Press and release the button to direct airflow to the footwell vents.
You can direct air through any combination of these vents.
Setting the Fan Speed

Turn the knob to adjust the volume of air circulating in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature

Turn the knob to set the temperature.
Turning the Air Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button to turn the air conditioning on or off.
Use the air conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling efficiency and fuel economy.
Turning Climate Control On and Off
Press and release the button.
Turning Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off
Turn the temperature control counterclockwise to the minimum setting for maximum cooling.
Sets the left and right temperature to LO, recirculated air is directed through the instrument panel vents, the air conditioning turns on, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed.
Turning Maximum Defrost On and Off
Turn the temperature control clockwise to the maximum setting for maximum defrost.
Sets the left and right temperature to HI, air is directed through the windshield vents, and the fan speed is set to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to remove fog and clear a thin layer of ice from the windshield. The rear window defroster also turns on when maximum defrost is selected.
Turning Recirculated Air On and Off
Press and release the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
Air in the passenger compartment is currently being recirculated. This can reduce the time needed to cool the cabin when used with the air conditioning, and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Test yourself
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