Climate Control
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In the owners manual, it says that by setting the climate control at a higher temp in the summer, you can achieve greater fuel economy. So does anyone know why the AC runs when you set the CC on Full Auto at 78 when the temp outside is 76?
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The car is smart enough to not use heat eventhough you set the climate control 2 degrees above the outside temp. There must be a separate thermometer for the inside temp. Although the A/C may be on in this situation, the compressor is working at a much lower rate than normal. If you absolutely don't want the A/C to kick in, hit the "A/C" button until it says "A/C off".
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Thanks guys... do you recommend just setting it on a comfortable temp, like say 76 or 77 and leaving it on full auto all the time? Except of course if I have the roof or windows open.
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Originally posted by Silver Panther
Thanks guys... do you recommend just setting it on a comfortable temp, like say 76 or 77 and leaving it on full auto all the time? Except of course if I have the roof or windows open.
Thanks guys... do you recommend just setting it on a comfortable temp, like say 76 or 77 and leaving it on full auto all the time? Except of course if I have the roof or windows open.
#6
The AC is on in full auto because if it needs to cool the interior it will be able to. If it did not turn on the AC in full auto then it would not be able to cool things down. I don't live where its very hot so I usually turn off the AC after pressing full auto which will definitly save you on gas. If you do not need AC then just turn it off. The AC is great for clearing foggy windows and it also has a built in filter and when its hot out side its really great..
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Originally posted by Mr Hyde
I wondered the same thing, but its probably due to strong sun on the sun sensor. If its 76 outside it can still be hotter inside your car., so the AC still stays on
I wondered the same thing, but its probably due to strong sun on the sun sensor. If its 76 outside it can still be hotter inside your car., so the AC still stays on
And Acuraboy, yes indeed there is a separate inside temperature sensor. It is located on the underside of the dash, just to the right of your steering column.
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Originally posted by Acuraboy
There must be a separate thermometer for the inside temp.
There must be a separate thermometer for the inside temp.
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