Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D)
Automatic climate control
operation (type B, C and D)
When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
& Type B
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.
. The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
3. To turn off the climate control system,
turn the fan speed control dial to the “OFF”
position. Then the air inlet selection will be
set as follows.
. when the AUTO mode is selected:
OFF (outside air)
. when the AUTO mode is not selected: the mode that was selected
when turning off the climate system
will be selected.
& Type C and D
1. Depress the “AUTO” button. The
indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display
illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
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3. To turn off the climate control system,
press the “OFF” button. Then the air inlet
selection will be set to OFF (outside air).
& Operation tips
. Operate the automatic climate control
system when the engine is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower than
the current outlet air temperature turns on
the air conditioner compressor automatically and the “A/C” indicator light on the
control panel illuminates.
NOTE
. 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 “OFF”
button, rear window defogger button
and 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.
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