Climate control/Automatic climate control system (type B)
Automatic climate control
system (type B)
NOTE
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NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol 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 dehumidi-
fying in cold weather, press the “A/C”
button.
When the automatic climate control mode
is selected, the following items are auto-
matically controlled.
. Outlet air temperature
. Fan speed
. Airflow distribution
. Air inlet control
. Air conditioner compressor operation
To activate this mode, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dials.
2. Press the “AUTO” button. The FULL
AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL
AUTO” indicator light on the display
illuminates.
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If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the “ON/OFF”
button, rear window and outside mirror
defogger button or temperature control
dials during FULL AUTO mode opera-
tion, 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.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the “ON/OFF” button. The air inlet
selection is then automatically switched to
the outside air mode.
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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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