FATC
17
CAUTIONS
It is recommended to run the vehicle in re
circulation mode to avoid clogging of air filter.
7. AIR DISTRIBUTION (MODE) BUTTON
In AUTO mode, the FATC system will regulate the
mode automatically. However, user override is
possible with the use of MODE button to select the
desired airflow. Each time you press the MODE
button, the HMI display on the infotainment unit shows
the mode selected.
The Mode control shall happen either manually or
through an automatic climate control algorithm. The
simple flow diagram below shall describe the
determination of the desired mode position.
Mode control during Auto operation
The Mode control shall switch to Auto operation after
the user presses the Auto button. The climate control
algorithm shall determine the desired mode position
during Auto operation. The Auto operation shall
select among Chest, Chest-Leg and Leg positions
during the Auto operation. Since the system is not
equipped with sensors to determine the windshield
fogging criteria, the Defog and Defrost shall be
selectable manually by the user.
Mode control during Manual operation
The Mode control shall switch to the Manual mode
immediately after the user presses the mode button.
In the Manual mode, the driver shall select the mode
by pressing the mode pushbutton on the control
head. The mode shall switch in a cyclic sequence as
shown above for each press of the button. The
display shall be updated as shown above
corresponding to the current selected mode.
8. “OFF” BUTTON”
Press the OFF button to switch OFF the system.
The display will no longer show the climate control
option when panel is OFF.
9. AUTO ON SELECTION BUTTON
In the AUTO mode all the configurable parameters
will be selected automatically except temperature
selection
To put the automatic climate control in fully
automatic mode:
a. Set the desired temperature by turning
temperature control knob.
b. Press the ‘AUTO’ button.
c. The system automatically selects the proper mix of
conditioned and/or heated air that will, as quickly
as possible, raise or lowers the interior
temperature to your preference.
You can manually select various functions of the
climate control system when it is in fully automatic
mode. Making any manual selection causes the
word ‘AUTO’ in the display to go OFF and
overridden setting is displayed.




