58 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE M ANUAL C LIMATE C ONTROL D ESCRIPTIONS A ND F UNCTIONS MAX A/C Setting On vehicles equipped with the Manual Climate Controls system, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost mode to improve window clearing operation. Recirculation is disabled automatically if this mode is selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this mode causes the LED in the control button to link, and then turn off. Front Defrost Setting Set the temperature control knob to the MAX A/C setting to change the current setting to the coldest output of air. Moving the temperature control knob away from the MAX A/C setting causes the MAX A/C operation to exit.
A/C Button Turn the mode control knob to the Front Defrost mode setting. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. Rear Defrost Button Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Recirculation Button Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Manual Temperature Controls Push the Recirculation button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode.
The Recirculation indicator and the A/C indicator illuminate when the Recirculation button is pressed. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost. Recirculation may be unavailable if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10minutes. Uconnect 5 With 8.4-inch Display Manual Temperature Controls