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.

If the charger is connected to the vehicle when the READY to drive indicator light is illuminated and the air conditioner or heater is on, the power switch automatically changes to the ON position. The heater and air conditioner system automatically turns off the heater or air conditioner and switches to the ventilation mode. Place the power switch in the OFF position to begin charging. Turn on the desired heater and air conditioner function.

For normal charge, the heater and air conditioner system is operative when charging operation is complete. For quick charge, however, the heater and air conditioner system stops operating when charging operation stops.

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.