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Automatic front climate control operation
4-3 . Automatic front climate control operation
Front climate control screen 1 Air inlet selection 2 Air conditioner 3 Airflow mode 4 Fan speed
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When the auto mode is selected , the following functions are automatically controlled .
. Fan speed . Airflow mode . Air inlet selection . Air conditioner operation
To activate this mode , perform the following .
1 . Touch the climate control mode indicator . 2 . Touch “ AUTO ”.
3 . Set the preferred temperature . Refer to “ Temperature control ” FP288 .
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running .
. Even when cooling is not necessary , the air conditioner will automatically turn on if the temperature is set much lower than the current outlet air temperature . Even in this case , the “ A / C ” indicator light on the climate control screen illuminates .
. The air conditioner may not operate in the following cases : – When the cabin temperature is low – When the ambient temperature decreases close to 328F ( 08C )
. The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle .
. When “ AUTO ” is displayed , if you perform one of followings , “ AUTO ” will no longer be displayed . – Operating the fan speed control – Operating the airflow mode – Pressing the defroster button – Turning on MAX A / C mode
You can then manually control the system as desired using the climate control screen . To change the system back to auto mode , touch “ AUTO ”.
To turn off the front climate control system , touch “ ON / OFF ”.
At this time , the air inlet selection mode will differ depending on the auto mode and manual mode .
. When the air inlet selection is set to auto mode : Outside air circulation
. When the air inlet selection is set to manual mode : No change
When the ignition switch is changed to the “ OFF ”/“ LOCK ” or “ ACC ” position from “ ON ”, the air inlet mode will automatically change to the outside air circulation regardless of whether it is the auto mode or manual mode .