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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic): Select AUTO on both the fan
speed control and the air delivery mode control knobs
to activate the automatic system. When automatic
operation is active the system controls the inside
temperature and air delivery.
To place the system in automatic mode do the following:
1. Turn the fan knob and the mode knob to the AUTO
position.
The current set temperature displays. When
AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation
and air inlet is automatically controlled. The air
conditioning compressor runs while the outside
temperature is over about 40°F (4°C). The air inlet
will normally be set to outside air. If it is hot
outside, the air inlet may automatically switch to
recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down the
vehicle.
2. Set the temperature.
An initial setting of 73°F (23°C) is recommended.
Allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Press
w or x to adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If the temperature is set at 60°F (15°C)
the system remains at the maximum cooling
setting. If the temperature is set at 90°F (32°C) the
system remains at the maximum heat setting.
Choosing either maximum setting does not cause
the vehicle to heat or cool any faster.
Do not to cover the sensor located on the top of
the instrument panel near the windshield. This
sensor regulates air temperature based on the
intensity of the sun.
Also do not cover the sensor grille on the lower
right side of the climate control faceplate, as this
regulates the inside temperature.
To avoid blowing cold air at engine start-up in cold
weather, the system delays turning on the fan until
warm air is available. The length of delay depends
on the engine coolant temperature. Turning the fan
knob overrides this delay and changes the fan to
the selected speed.
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