Climate control / Automatic climate control operation
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Automatic climate control operation
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.
NOTE
. 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 on the control panel illuminates.
1. Depress the“ AUTO” button. The indicator“ FULL AUTO” on the display illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
NOTE
. The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle.. During FULL AUTO mode operation, a small amount of air may flow from the foot outlets when ventilation mode is displayed.. 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 on the control panel will turn off and the“ AUTO” indicator 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.. When the climate control system turns off, the air inlet is fixed to the outside air mode.
To turn off the climate control system, press the“ OFF” button.
& Sensors
1) Interior air temperature sensor 2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated
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