NOTE: The air conditioning system is installed on cars only in trim levels LT and LTZ.
The complex provides low-inertia regulation of air temperature, practically independent of the vehicle speed. The amount of air entering the passenger compartment is mainly determined by the mode of operation of the fan, so it must be turned on even while driving at high speed.
Outside air can enter the passenger compartment through the door windows with the windows down and the air blower located in front of the windshield. The air from the blower can enter the passenger compartment through the windshield blower nozzles, side and center nozzles, and also through the lower nozzles of the heater housing.
The volume, temperature, direction and intensity of air flows are regulated by switches installed in the control unit for the heating, air conditioning and ventilation system.
The direction of air flow through the side nozzles is changed by turning the entire nozzle with a handle installed in the center of the nozzle.
The amount of air supplied through the nozzles is regulated by the handles located in the center of each nozzle. When the handle is turned all the way counterclockwise, the damper opens completely (maximum airflow). When turned fully clockwise, the damper closes completely, blocking the air flow.
The direction of the air flow through the central nozzles is changed by turning the flaps with the handle installed in the center of the nozzle upwards...
...or down...
...or blinds to the right...
...or to the left.
The amount of air supplied through the nozzles is not adjustable. The intensity of the air supply depends only on the speed of the electric fan.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may be equipped with manually controlled air conditioning or only heating and ventilation. This subsection details the controls for the manual air conditioning system, as it is more complex and has the most complete set of functions.
The control units of air conditioning systems with manual control and heating are unified according to the controls. The control algorithm and the location of the controls in both blocks are almost the same. The difference lies in the absence of an air conditioner switch in the block of the heating and ventilation system (instead, a decorative cap is installed).
USEFUL ADVICE: For a more efficient operation of ventilation and heating at a vehicle speed of less than 50 km/h and when driving through especially dusty sections of roads with closed windows (to create excess air pressure in the cabin, preventing dust suction) We recommend turning on the heater fan with the switch at low or maximum speed.
To quickly eliminate fogging of the rear window and free it from ice and snow, turn on the glass heating switch.
If you do not use the air conditioner for a long time, it is necessary to turn it on briefly once a week with the engine running to restore the lubrication layer on the compressor parts and seals.