For optimum FE, a/c manual or a/c auto?

[JEFNLSA]

Originally Posted by rak

I wish there was a wheel-mounted control for the blower speed. I cannot tolerate the high blower speed on auto - and making the temp higher just feels both too fast and too warm.

I agree. I'd substitute the (wheel mounted) temp for blower speed in a heartbeat.

[ny biker]

Originally Posted by JEFNLSA

I agree. I'd substitute the (wheel mounted) temp for blower speed in a heartbeat.

But doesn't changing the fan speed turn off the AUTO feature?

I only recently started using it on AUTO but I'm pretty sure I read in the owner's manual that changing the fan speed will turn it off and put you into manual mode. Same for changing the vent controls (like changing from upper vents only to upper and lower).

[JEFNLSA]

Originally Posted by ny biker

But doesn't changing the fan speed turn off the AUTO feature?

Most likely does. I've tried both and find the manual mode far better for me here in AZ. I just set the a/c to 75* and adjust the fan speed when I deem necessary. Bottom line, I adjust the fan speed frequently for comfort and never touch the temp...so a fan speed ajustabilty on the steering wheel would be nice.

I've tried the AUTO...I find the erratic fan speed/s to be annoying.