Temperature Sensors
Sunload:
This sensor
is
on top
of
the instrument panel.
When the inside temperature
is
increased by sunlight,
the system will lower the inside temperature up to
5°F
(3
“C)
below the setting on the display.
Outside Temperature:
This sensor is on the right side
of
the upper radiator support in the grille opening. This
is
what
you
usually see on the display.
If
the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
a
Vehicle speed is above
25
mph
(40
km/h)
for at least
0
Vehicle speed is above
45
mph
(72
km/h) for
This
delay helps prevent a false reading. If vehicle speed
remains above
25
mph
(40
km/h)
or the temperature
goes
down, the display is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been off for more than three hours,
the current outside temperature will be stored in the
system when you start the vehicle.
Inside temperature:
This sensor is in the center air
outlet
on
the passenger side.
If you block or cover either interior sensor, the system
will give a false reading.
3
minutes, or
1
1/2
minutes.
Automatic Control
The system will adjust to maintain the temperature you
set. It will select the best fan speed and aifflow setting to
keep you comfortable with the least amount of noise.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch’to set a
comfortable temperature. Then press AUTO
and
the fan
speed will adjust automatically unless you press the
arrows
on the switch.
Manual Heating
The heater works best
if
you keep your windows closed
while using it.
Press the arrows on the TEMP SET switch to set a
comfortable temperature. Then press HEATER and, if
you don’t like the automatic setting, press the arrows on
the fan speed switch.
In
AUTO FAN on cold days, the
fan will stay off until the coolant warms up enough to
heat your vehicle.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater and you use
it in cold weather,
0
OF
(-
18
O
C)
or lower, your heating
system can provide heat more quickly because the
engine coolant is already warmed. See “Engine Coolant
Heater” in the Index.
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