Air Distribution and Filtering (Air Distribution)

AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING

NOTE: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter.

There are 2 sources of air available to the air distribution system:
- Outside air
- Recirculated air

Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/C, AUTOMATIC and OFF modes.

Air distribution within the vehicle is controlled by the dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) system in the AUTOMATIC mode, but it can be overridden by the driver if desired. Airflow control doors are used to direct airflow within the plenum chamber. Electronic blend door actuators are used to position these airflow control doors. Refer to description and operation of each of the system functions.

Air enters the passenger compartment from the:
- instrument panel A/C registers.
- floor duct.
- defroster duct.
- side window demisters.
- center console A/C registers.

Passenger compartment air is exhausted from the vehicle through open windows or luggage compartment air vents.