A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.

B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on.

See Heated windows and mirrors later in this chapter for more information.

C. Air distribution control: You can set the air distribution control to any position between the symbols.

Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister vents and floor vents.

Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents, and demister vents.

Distributes air through the floor vents.

D. A/C: Press to turn air conditioning off and on. Air conditioning cools the vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to three minutes.

E. Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. When the LED on the button illuminates, the air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. Using recirculated air can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle F. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This position is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.

G. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Turns the passenger heated seat off and on. See Heated seats in the Seats chapter for more information.

H. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Turn to select the desired temperature.

I. Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Turn to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, the windshield may fog up.

J. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Turns the driver heated seat off and on. See Heated seats in the Seats chapter for more information.

K. Power: Press to turn the system off and on. When the system is off, outside air cannot enter the vehicle.