Air Distribution

Component Locations, Part 1:

Component Locations, Part 2:

There are two 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 Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system in the AUTOMATIC mode, but it can be overridden by the driver if desired. Air flow control doors are used to direct air flow within the A/C evaporator housing and heater core housing. A/C electronic door actuator control motors are used to position these air flow control doors.

Air enters the passenger compartment from the:
^ instrument panel A/C registers.
^ heater outlet floor ducts.
^ windshield defroster hose nozzle.
^ side window demisters.
^ rear seat air flow duct (if equipped).

Passenger compartment air is exhausted from the vehicle through open windows or cabin air extractors located at the rear lower corners of the vehicle.