Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) System
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The DATC system operation is determined by the settings on the HVAC module - DATC . The DATC system automatically maintains a selected temperature for vehicle interior comfort. The DATC system is composed of the HVAC module - DATC , blower motor speed control, mode door actuator, air inlet door actuator, temperature blend door actuator, in-vehicle temperature sensor, ambient temperature sensor, evaporator temperature sensor and solar radiation sensor to control the various functions.
The HVAC module - DATC will display outside air temperature when the EXT button is pressed.
When the HVAC module - DATC is set to AUTO:
- the air distribution direction, blower motor speed and A/C compressor operation are automatically controlled based on the temperature(s) selected.
The HVAC module - DATC manual override settings:
- allow the air distribution direction to be manually selected.
- allow the blower motor speed to be manually selected.
- allow RECIRCULATION mode to be manually selected in all modes except DEFROST. The A/C request can be cancelled by pressing the A/C request switch, turning the indicator OFF.
- allow A/C compressor operation to be manually selected except in DEFROST.
The HVAC module - DATC also includes:
- a rear window DEFROST button. Refer to GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS .
- heated/cooled seat controls. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .