Max A/C - Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE User Manual

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

MAX A/C

• MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance.
• Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The button on
the touchscreen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
• In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user
settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the
prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
Air Recirculation
• Push the Recirculation button for maximum A/C operation.
• To turn off Recirculation for window defogging, push the Recirculation button a
second time.
• If the Recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light
shall illuminate. In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive
window fogging. The recirculation feature may be unavailable (button greyed out)
if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn
on the rear window defroster.
Windshield Wiper De-icer — If Equipped
The windshield wiper de-icer is a heating element located at the base of the windshield.
The windshield wiper de-icer operates automatically once the following conditions
are met:
• Activation By Front Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically during a cold weather manual start with full
defrost, the blower speed is greater than five, and when the ambient temperature is
below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Rear Defrost
The wiper de-icer activates automatically when the Rear Defrost is operating and the
ambient temperature is below 40° F (4.4° C).
• Activation By Remote Start Operation
When the Remote Start is activated and the outside ambient temperature is less than
40° F (4.4° C) the windshield wiper de-icer is activated. Upon exiting Remote Start,
the climate control functions will resume their previous operation except, if the
de-icer is active, the de-icer timer and operation will continue.
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