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Sensors
The Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System
uses several sensors to control operation and
display information.
Solar Load Sensor
This sensor is located on the top right side of the
defroster grille. The defroster grille is on the top of the
instrument panel.
The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation and uses
this information as part of the automatic climate control
system when operating in the AUTO mode.
Be careful not to put anything over the sensor. It cannot
compensate for changes in the amount of heat the
vehicle is absorbing from the sun when covered.
Outside Air Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located in the air intake under the front
bumper of the vehicle. Information from this sensor
is used for the outside air temperature readings
shown on the digital display for the automatic climate
control system.
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed
temperature will not change until:
The vehicle's speed is above 20 mph (32
km/h)
for
one and a half minutes.
0
The vehicle's speed is above 45 mph (72
km/h)
for
one minute.
These delays help prevent false readings.
If the
temperature goes down, the outside temperature display
is updated immediately.
If your vehicle has been turned off for more than
three hours, the current outside temperature will
be
shown when you start the vehicle. If it has been turned
off for less than three hours, the temperature will be
recalled from the previous vehicle operation.
Inside Temperature Sensor
This sensor is located just left of the ignition switch.
The automatic climate control system uses this
sensor
to receive information so if you block or cover it, the
system will not function properly.
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