Auto mode for heat & A/C question

is it warm in the car? i assume it's using a/c to bring the temp down to your setting.

 

Its supposed to work like that. If it kicks on the A/C, its getting input from the solar sensor on the dashboard. That sensor is a photovoltaic cell that tells the Auto AC to run the compressor for a bit. When the target temp is reached, the compressor is turned off. No big deal, usually when you turn on the defroster, the compressor is engaged to knock the humidity out of the air going to the windshield.

I have seen condensation appear after the car sits outside and the temp changes. Thankfully, most systems do this for faster windshield clearing. Note: you should not leave this in the defrost position, it will use more fuel do to theengine running more often.

 

if it's freezing inside the car, condensation could freeze to the inside of your windshield, making visibility a health hazard.

 

must be the condensation.

 

you may need to have the dealer take a look.

 

I don't know how many times I have seen drivers with the frost on the INSIDE of the car.
You should never use RECIRCULATION during the winter. Your warm humid air you breathe in and out cause a build up of humidity in the car's interior.

If they would simply move the air lever to fresh their problem would be solved. You know you have a problem when you see these guys scrapping the inside of their windshield.

 

good point. this is especially true in high humididity.

 

Yes or it will cycle so minimally it will be almost unnoticed. Indeed, unless you go to the A/C button and manually turn it off.

 

Yup, I've noticed mine choosing the setting of the "recycle/no-recycle" vent depending on the wx conditions outside - I let it do its own thing, and it seems to manage pretty well without me poking my nose in!

 

Right, it does take some getting used to. Just set it to your comfortable temp and forgetaboutit.

I have mine set at 71 practically all the time. If I get cold, I might raise it to 75. If my wife rides with me, she will raise it to but I turn it down after she loses her chill.

Also, don't worry if you start your car and the Auto AC does not work immediately. It does sense when the coolant temp is high enough to not cause a cold draft of air. Nicely thought out.