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a/c system

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by nhalber, May 7, 2005.

  1. nhalber

    nhalber Junior Member

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    Anyone have any suggestions as to how to best use the a/c system?
    I have had the car for two days and it's great.

    Should I leave it on auto?

    Thanks
     
  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Usually I just leave in in auto and the temp that is comfortable
    In the winter I usually leave it in auto put disable the a/c function so the compressor doesn't run but the temp is still adjusted auto matically
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well, since you're giving automatic climate control, just leave it in AUTO :). You can then toggle the A/C function since AUTO works with or without the A/C activated. Note that even though the screen says that the A/C is on, depending on ambient temperature, it may or may not be actually on.