8.7.1.2. Operating tips

The automatic climate control system is equipped with sensors. The sensors help to maintain a constant temperature. Do not put anything on or around these sensors.

Using the AUTO mode will help reduce the power consumption of the climate control.

When the AUTO switch is pushed, the AUTO indicator illuminates. The HEAT button indicator or the A/C button indicator illuminates according to the operation of the climate control system.

If any of the MODE, A/C, HEAT, fan speed control , front defogger , intake air control buttons are pushed when the AUTO indicator illuminates, the AUTO indicator will be turned off.

Power consumption of the climate control system varies depending on the outside temperature and the temperature set for the climate control 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 it is in the ready to drive mode and the air conditioner or heater is on, the power switch automatically changes to the ON position. The climate control 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 climate control function.

For normal charge, the climate control system is operative when charging operation is complete. For quick charge, however, the climate control system stops operating when charging operation stops.

The climate control timer or the remote climate control (Type B only) may fog up windows depending on the set temperature (Type B only) or outside temperature.

When turning on the seat heater switch prior to operating the climate control timer or the remote climate control (Type B only), the seat heater also will turn on. The steering wheel heater will turn on automatically when the outside temperature is low.