Climate control
Automatic climate control
system (type B)
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running.
. The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant temperature is low.
. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C”
button.
When the automatic climate control mode
is selected, the following items are automatically controlled.
. Outlet air temperature
. Fan speed
. Airflow distribution
. Air inlet control
. Air conditioner compressor operation
To activate this mode, perform the following procedure.
1. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control button.
2. Press the “AUTO” button. The FULL
AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL
AUTO” indicator light on the display
illuminates.
NOTE
. When the “DUAL” button is pressed,
separate temperature settings for the
driver’s side and passenger’s side can
be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the
DUAL mode, press the “DUAL” button
again. The temperature setting for the
passenger’s side becomes the same as
the setting for the driver’s side.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the “OFF”
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control buttons 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. To change the
system back to the FULL AUTO mode,
press the “AUTO” button.
4-5
& Temperature sensors
3. To turn off the climate control system,
press the “OFF” button. The air inlet
selection is then automatically switched
to the outside air mode.
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2)
Solar sensor
Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly
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