The Function Display

This is an LCD display indicating the status of the control settings selected. Starting from the left end of the display, the sections are as follows:

• Temperature setting - Indicates the temperature set with the temperature control knob.
• Auto status - Indicates whether the system is operating in the full auto mode or the manual mode.
• Defroster icon - Indicates manual selection of full defrost mode.
• Mode - Indicated by icon, the mode chosen by the system in auto, or by the operator in manual, is shown by an illumination arrow indicating the air path.
• A/C - A snowflake icon indicating whether the A/C is ON or OFF.
• Fan speed - Indicates the fan speed by illuminating a bar based on the segment at the front, for low speed, and adding additional segments in order up to the fifth, for high speed.

Eight Additional Push Knobs

• Full defrost - Causes the mode motors to direct all air to the windshield and aide window outlets for maximum defrosting.
• Air intake - Switches between fresh air intake, the default, and recirculating air. Airflow arrows on the display indicate the mode in effect.
• Full Auto Switch -

  Maintains the set temperature automatically. In this mode, the fully automatic temperature control (FATC) system controls the following modules:

  • The air mix door motor
  • The mode door motor
  • The blower motor speed
  • The inlet air door motor
  • A/C ON/OFF
• OFF Switch - Turns the automatic air conditioning and fan control off.
• Mode Switch - Allows manual selection of the airflow direction. Selection is shown on the function display. Each time the mode switch is pressed, the next function is displayed.
• A/C Switch - Allows manual selection and control of the air conditioning function.
• Fan Control Switch - Allows manual selection among five fan speeds.
• Defogger Switch - Turns on the electric defogging heater in the rear window and the outside rearview mirrors, if the vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors.