8.9.4. Operating tips

Using the automatic mode will help reduce the power consumption of the air conditioner.

When the AUTO button or key is used to turn on the automatic mode, the colour of the button and key will turn orange. The colour of the [A/C] key will also turns orange.

When the fan speed control button or key, or air flow control keys are used while the AUTO mode is turned on, the corresponding function will change to manual operation mode. At this time, functions other than the operated function will keep the automatic mode.

Power consumption of the heater and air conditioner system varies depending on the outside temperature and the temperature set for the heater and air conditioner system. Power consumption increases if the interior temperature is cooled down too much in summer or if it is warmed up too much in winter. This will result in a reduced driving range.

The Climate Ctrl. Timer or the remote climate control may fog up windows depending on the set temperature or outside temperature.

When the Climate Ctrl. Timer or the remote climate control is operating, the seat heater and the steering wheel heater may turn on automatically.

Even when the air conditioner is off, the air conditioner may turn on automatically to cool the Li-ion battery. In this case, a noise from compressor and cooling fan may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

When the Climate Ctrl. Timer or the remote climate control is operating, a noise from compressor and cooling fan may be heard. This is not a malfunction. When the temperature control system of the Li-ion battery uses power from the Li-ion battery, the air conditioner turns on automatically. This is not a malfunction.