Refrigerator: Description and Operation

Refrigerator

The rear floor console may be equipped with a refrigerator feature. The refrigerator operates only when the ignition is in the ON position. The refrigerator should only be used when the engine is running. If there is a need to use the unit when the engine is off, limit the time the refrigerator is running to avoid draining the battery.

If the refrigerator is active and the ignition is turned to the OFF position, the refrigerator will also turn off. The last known state of the refrigerator will be stored into the refrigerator module memory. When the ignition is turned back to the ON position, the refrigerator/freezer will automatically activate to the last known state that is stored in the refrigerator module memory.

The refrigerator/freezer is equipped with the following:

- Refrigerator switch (located on rear floor console)
- Compressor/motor assembly (not serviceable)
- Refrigerant (not serviceable)
- Refrigerator module (not serviceable)

Cool Mode

To activate the refrigerator, depress the refrigerator switch to the COOL position for approximately 1 second until the COOL LED illuminates. When the refrigerator is in cool mode, the temperature will cool to approximately 41°F (5°C). In order to turn the refrigerator off when the refrigerator is in cool mode, depress the refrigerator switch to the COOL position for approximately 1 second, until the COOL LED turns off. When the refrigerator is in the cool mode, the refrigerator can be switched to freeze mode by depressing the refrigerator switch to the FREEZE position for approximately 1 second, until the COOL LED turns off and the FREEZE LED illuminates.

Freeze Mode

To activate the freezer, depress the refrigerator switch to the FREEZE position for approximately 1 second, until the FREEZE LED illuminates. When the refrigerator is in freeze mode, the temperature will cool to approximately 23°F (-5°C). In order to turn the freezer off when the refrigerator is in freezer mode, depress the refrigerator switch to the FREEZE position for approximately 1 second, until the FREEZE LED turns off. When the refrigerator is in the freeze mode, the refrigerator can be switched to cool mode by depressing the refrigerator switch to the COOL position for approximately 1 second, until the FREEZE LED turns off and the COOL LED illuminates.

Diagnostic Mode

In the event of a system concern, the refrigerator is equipped with the capabilities to provide self diagnostics. For information on the diagnostic mode, refer to the Principles of Operation located in Refrigerator Principles Of Operation.