436 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
ALL AUTO( ECO) control
6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
The seat heaters / seat ventilators( if equipped) and heated steering wheel( if equipped) are each automatically controlled according to the set temperature of the air conditioning system, the outside and cabin temperature, etc. ALL AUTO( ECO) controls the electricity consumption in order to both extend the cruising range and maintain comfortable conditions.
Turning on ALL AUTO( ECO) control
Select the“ AUTO” switch.
The indicator on the“ AUTO” switch illuminates, and the automatic air conditioning system, seat heaters / seat ventilators( if equipped) and heated steering wheel( if equipped) operate in automatic mode.
If the fan speed control switch or airflow mode control switch is operated, the indicator turns off. However, all other functions continue to operate in automatic mode.
Even if ALL AUTO( ECO) control is turned off, the air conditioner, seat heaters / seat ventilators( if equipped) and heated steering wheel( if equipped) will not be turned off.
Also, during ALL AUTO( ECO) control operation, pressing the ECO switch turns off the eco air conditioning control.
If the front window glass becomes cloudy due to a drop in the outside air temperature while the ALL AUTO( ECO) control is operating, you can remove the cloudiness by selecting the“ A / C” switch or windshield defogger switch on the multimedia display.
Operation of each system
n Automatic air conditioning system( �P. 438)
The temperature can be adjusted independently for each seat.
n Seat heaters and seat ventilators( if equipped)( �P. 446)
Heating is automatically selected according to the set temperature of the air conditioning system, the outside temperature, etc. Also, heating may turn off.
n Heated steering wheel( if equipped)( �P. 446)
Heated steering wheel operates automatically according to the set temperature of the air conditioning system, the outside temperature, etc.
nPassenger detection functions
When a passenger is detected in the front passenger seat, the seat