User Manual - Page 180

For 2013 Tribeca.

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Automatic climate control
system
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the A/C
button.
. The vehicle has a rear air condi-
tioner. The fan speed of the rear air
conditioner can be adjusted, but other
adjustments (outlet air temperature, air
distribution, etc.) are not possible for
the rear air conditioner. For details,
refer to Rear air conditioner F4-9.
The automa tic cl im ate c ontr ol s ystem
automatically controls outlet air tempera-
ture, fan speed, airflow distribution, air
inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor ope ration. It activates when the
AUTO button is pressed, and is used to
maintain a constant, comfortable climate
within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range
of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C).
& Control panel
1) Temperature control dial (drivers side)
2) Defroster button
3) Fan speed control dial
4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
Rear window defogger button F3-37.)
5) Temperature control dial (passengers
side)
6) Air conditioner button
7) Airflow mode selection button
8) Air inlet selection button
9) OFF button
10) AUTO button
! AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the AUTO button is pressed, the
indicator light on the button illuminates. In
this state, fan speed, airflow distribution,
air inlet control, and air conditioner com-
pressor operation are automatically con-
trolled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the OFF button
and temperature control dial during auto-
matic mode operation, the indicator light
will turn off. You can then manually control
the system as desired using the button
you operated.
To change the system back to the AUTO
mode, press the AUTO button.
Climate control/Automatic climate control system
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