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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.
“ AUTO” is displayed on the customizable icon:
1. Touch“ AUTO”.
2. Set the preferred temperature. Refer to“ Temperature control” FP286.
“ AUTO” is not displayed on the customizable icon:
1. Touch the climate control mode indicator.
2. Touch“ AUTO”.
3. Set the preferred temperature. Refer to“ Temperature control” FP286.
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” 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.