Climate control / Automatic climate control operation 4-5
Automatic climate control operation
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When this mode is selected , the fan speed , airflow mode , air-inlet control , and air conditioner operation are automatically controlled . To activate this mode , perform the following .
1 . Press the AUTO button . The indicator light “ FULL AUTO ” on the multi-function display ( color LCD )/ multi-function display ( black and white ) illuminates .
2 . Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial .
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 control panel 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 . . If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the ON / OFF button , rear window defogger button , SYNC button and temperature control dial ( s ) during FULL AUTO mode operation , the “ FULL ” indicator light on the multi-function display ( color LCD )/ multi-function display ( black and white ) type A will turn off and the “ AUTO ” indicator light will remain illuminated . You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated . To change the system back to the FULL AUTO mode , press the AUTO button .
To turn off the climate control system , press the ON / OFF button . Then the air inlet selection will be set to the following .
. 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
& Sensors
The sensors are located as follows .
1 ) |
Interior air temperature sensor |
2 ) |
Solar sensor |
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The automatic climate control system employs several sensors . These sensors
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