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Automatic climate control operation 265
4-3 . 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 .
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 .
& Type A
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1 . Turn the airflow mode selection dial and fan speed control dial to the “ AUTO ” position .
2 . Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial .
NOTE
Each function can be individually set to the “ AUTO ” mode independently of the other functions . Any function set to the “ AUTO ” mode is controlled automatically . Any function not set to the “ AUTO ” mode can be manually adjusted as desired .
To turn off the climate control system , turn the fan speed control dial to the “ OFF ” position . The status of the air inlet selection will be changed as follows depending on the setting when the climate control system is turned off .
. When the air inlet selection is in “ AUTO ” mode , the mode will be set to outside air inlet .
. When the air inlet selection is in “ MANUAL ” mode , the mode from before the climate control system was turned off will be maintained .
& Type B and C
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1 . Press the AUTO button . The indicator light “ FULL AUTO ” on the multi-function display ( color LCD ) illuminates .
2 . Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial .
NOTE
If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the ON / OFF button , the rear window defogger button , the SYNC button ( if equipped ) and the temperature control dial ( s ) during FULL AUTO mode operation , the “ FULL ” indicator light on the control panel 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 . The status of the air inlet selection will be changed as follows depending on the setting when the climate control system is turned off .
. When the air inlet selection is in “ AUTO ” mode , the mode will be set to outside air inlet .
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