Outside Temperature Display

The current outside air temperature is displayed in 1°F (1°C) increments. The temperature range is from -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C).
The outside air temperature display may not change immediately as it normally does. The thermometer is designed so that the driver is not distracted.
Air Intake Control

Used to select the outside (fresh) air position or the recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position, press the control button.
Recirculated Air Position

When the recirculation position is selected, air from the passenger compartment passes through the heating system and is heated or cooled depending on the selected function.
Outside (Fresh) Air Position

When the outside (fresh) air position is selected, outside air enters the vehicle and is heated or cooled depending on the selected function.
✽ NOTICE
Operating the heater in recirculated air mode for a long time (without the air conditioner on) may cause the windshield and side windows to fog up, and the air inside the vehicle may become stale. In addition, using the air conditioner continuously with recirculated air mode selected will cause the air inside the vehicle to become excessively dry.
WARNING
- Continued use of the climate control system in recirculation mode may increase humidity inside the vehicle, which may cause the windows to fog up and reduce visibility.
- Do not sleep in the vehicle with the air conditioner or heater on. This may result in serious injury or death due to a drop in oxygen level and/or body temperature.
- Continuous use of the climate control system in recirculation mode may cause drowsiness, and loss of vehicle control. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position as much as possible while driving.
Blower Speed Control

The fan speed can be set to the desired speed using the fan speed switch.
To change the fan speed, press (
Press the (
) switch for higher speed, or press the ( ) switch for lower speed. To turn the fan speed control off, press the front fan OFF button.
Air Conditioning

Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning system (the indicator will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn off the air conditioning system.
OFF Mode

Press the front fan OFF button to turn off the front climate control system. However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons while the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Climate Information Screen Selection (for Type C, D)

Press the climate information screen selection button to display the climate information on the screen.
Third Row Air Conditioning (if equipped)

To turn on the third row air conditioning control system
1. Press the third row A/C ON/OFF button (the button indicator will illuminate), located on the front climate control panel, and set the fan speed to the desired speed using the third row fan speed switch located at the rear of the vehicle.
2. To turn off the third row air conditioning control system, press the third row A/C ON/OFF button again on the front climate control panel, or set the fan speed to OFF using the third row fan speed switch.
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