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Vehicle Specifications

Temperature Control

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The temperature will increase to maximum (HI) by turning the knob fully clockwise.

The temperature will decrease to minimum (Lo) by turning the knob fully counterclockwise.

When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 0.5 °C/1°F. When set to minimum temperature increments, the air conditioner will operate continuously.

Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control Set Together

  • Press the "SYNC" button to set the driver and passenger temperatures equally.
    The passenger side temperature will be set to the same temperature as the driver side temperature.
  • Turn the driver side temperature control knob. The driver and passenger side temperatures will be adjusted equally.

Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control Set Independently

  • Press the SYNC button again to adjust the driver and passenger side temperatures independently. The button indicator light turns off.
  • Use the driver side temperature control knob to adjust the driver side temperature.
  • Use the passenger side temperature control knob to adjust the passenger side temperature.

Temperature Unit Conversion

You can change the temperature mode from Celsius to Fahrenheit as follows:

While holding the OFF button, press the AUTO button for 3 seconds or more.

The display will change from Celsius to Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

If the battery is discharged or disconnected, the temperature display will reset to Fahrenheit.

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