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max defrost mode is ON.
CAUTIONS
For your safety make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving
.
iv. REAR WINDOW DEMISTER
This button turns the rear window demister ON or
OFF. The system automatically deactivates. On
pressing this button, the LED is illuminated indicating
defogging of the rear window.
Rear demister/defogger will work only when Engine is
ON.
v. FRESH AIR / RECIRCULATION BUTTON
a. When the user pushes the Fresh air \ Recirculation
button , the LED turns ON, the air inlet door flap
shall move to the RECIRCULATION position and
air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the
system.
b. When the user pushes the Fresh \ Recirculation
button and the LED turns off, air is brought in from
outside of the vehicle (fresh mode). Whenever
discomfort is felt, switch to fresh air mode.
c. The Fresh \ Recirculation control shall switch to
Auto operation immediately after the user presses
the Auto button. The Climate control algorithm
shall calculate the status of the Fresh \
Recirculation door flap. The LED shall not indicate
the status of the door flap during Auto operation.
NOTE
1. The outside air intakes for the climate control
system are at the base of windscreen. Keep this
area clear from leaves and other debris.
2. The system should be used with recirculation
air mode for faster heat up and cool down,
however keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with AC OFF, can cause the
windows fog up.
CAUTIONS
It is recommended to run the vehicle in re
circulation mode to avoid clogging of air filter.
vi. 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.
vii. “OFF” BUTTON”
Press the OFF button to switch OFF the system.