The outside temperature sensor is located near the front
grille. The sensor
can
be affected by road or engine heat
during idling, slow driving or when the engine is first
started after a short trip. In order
to
ensure proper
automatic climate control operation, the outside air
temperature display may not update
as
quickly as
expected. This is to allow the air surrounding the outside
temperature sensor to be as close
to
the actual outside
conditions as possible. This is determined by how much
time has elapsed since the vehicle has been turned
off
and by vehicle speed.
Mode
Button
Press this button to deliver air through the floor, middle
or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the
selected mode until the
MODE
button is pushed again.
Press the up or down arrow to cycle through the
available modes.
Automatic Operation
When the system is set for automatic operation, sensors
will control the air delivery mode. Air will come from
the floor, middle or windshield outlets. The fan speed
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
Be careful not to put anything over the solar sensor
located
in
the middle
of
the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor is used by the automatic system
to regulate temperature.
To
find your comfort zone, start with
the
75°F
(24°C)
setting and
allow
about
30
minutes for the system to
regulate.
Turn
the TEMP/AUTO knob to adjust the
temperature if necessary. If
you
choose
60°F
(
16"C),
the system will remain at that maximum cooling setting
and will not regulate fan speed. If
you
choose the
temperature of
90°F
(32"C),
the system will remain at
that maximum heating setting and will not regulate fan
speed. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause
the system to heat or cool any faster.
With the automatic setting, the air conditioning
compressor automatically cycles when needed to cool
the air. In cold weather, when the system senses the need
for heat, the airflow will be directed
out
the
floor
outlets.
As
the interior temperature approaches a desired
setting, the blower speed will decrease. To maintain
interior comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument
panel air outlets and floor outlets (bi-level mode). On
bright sunny days
in
cold weather, the airflow may come
out of the air conditioning outlets (AC mode) to
maintain comfort and prevent stuffiness.
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