System Airflow Description - Dual Automatic Temperature Control: Auto
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When AUTO is selected:
- The temperature control setting(s) is/are manually set to the desired setting(s).
- The air inlet door vacuum control motor is automatically controlled by the DATC module, based on the temperature settings.
- The mode door vacuum control motors are automatically controlled by the DATC module based on the temperature settings.
- The heater control valve is automatically controlled by the DATC module based on the temperature settings.
- The A/C compressor is automatically controlled by the DATC module based on the temperature settings. The A/C compressor will operate if the outside temperature is above than approximately 6°C (43°F).
- The A/C request switch or the RECIRC button, if pressed, will transfer the system to manual operation.
- The blower motor is on. The blower motor speed is automatically controlled by the DATC module based on the temperature settings, but can be manually overridden.