Question about one more feature

momfortheenvironment · 03-11-2006, 11:03 PM

Does climate control mean cooling for when its hot in the car? Or is that why the heatshield is so hot? I should use less ac and I know even if it does exist it would affect gas use, but there are just some times when it gets really humid where I can see wanting it. Its hard to tell from the wording I've read so far?

V8Cobrakid · 03-11-2006, 11:10 PM

huh? it's an automatic climate control. If you wante better mpg, shut it off. I find 72 during the day and 73 and night is comfortable. It controls heater and A/C.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-12-2006, 12:58 AM

Yeah your post is a bit confusing. I'll attempt to answer what I think you're asking

The automatic climate control is for both heating and cooling. Even though it says "AUTO A/C", it doesn't mean the A/C compressor is always on and it doesn't mean you're gonna be blasted with cold air when it's 0°F outside. The A/C compressor acts as a dehumidifier in the winter.

Also, leaving it in AUTO A/C with the A/C button highlighted means the A/C compressor will be controlled automatically. It may or may not be on depending on the humidity sensor.

momfortheenvironment · 03-12-2006, 05:30 PM

sorry I wasn't that clear, yes you both helped. Is there a manual override to the automatic controls?

Allannde · 03-12-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally posted by momfortheenvironment@Mar 12 2006, 02:30 PM
sorry I wasn't that clear, yes you both helped. Is there a manual override to the automatic controls?

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Yes. If you press the Climate button next to the screen you will get a picture on the touch screen which will offer you fan speed and temperature control among other things. These things are explained in your Owner's Manual.

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 03-12-2006, 11:29 PM

Since you don't have your location in your User Profile, we don't know if you are writing us from Duluth, MN or Yuma, AZ. That information can affect how or if some replies.

Or is that why the heatshield is so hot? . . . Good question. Where are you located?

momfortheenvironment · 03-12-2006, 11:48 PM

OH i added to my signature, I'm New Hampshire, where we get pretty cold and we get the hazy hot and humids in the 90's too.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-13-2006, 12:47 AM

So yeah, what Allan said. There is manual override if you wish. The automatic climate control system on the Prius is quite sophisticated. It has a two-tiered climate control system. The Prius recirculates air at foot level to help heat up faster while it blows in fresh air in the upper vents so as not to fog up the windows.

hjon71 · 03-22-2006, 03:09 PM

So, for the record, for the best mpg AUTO on or off?

cmwade77 · 03-22-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by hjon71@Mar 22 2006, 01:09 PM
So, for the record, for the best mpg AUTO on or off?

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I find the MPG is about the same eiher way and it's more comfortable with it on, so might as well have it on.

03-12-2006, 12:58 AM	#3
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,888 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Yeah your post is a bit confusing. I'll attempt to answer what I think you're asking The automatic climate control is for both heating and cooling. Even though it says "AUTO A/C", it doesn't mean the A/C compressor is always on and it doesn't mean you're gonna be blasted with cold air when it's 0°F outside. The A/C compressor acts as a dehumidifier in the winter. Also, leaving it in AUTO A/C with the A/C button highlighted means the A/C compressor will be controlled automatically. It may or may not be on depending on the humidity sensor. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

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03-11-2006, 11:03 PM	#1
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Does climate control mean cooling for when its hot in the car? Or is that why the heatshield is so hot? I should use less ac and I know even if it does exist it would affect gas use, but there are just some times when it gets really humid where I can see wanting it. Its hard to tell from the wording I've read so far?

03-11-2006, 11:10 PM	#2
V8Cobrakid some guy... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,554 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	huh? it's an automatic climate control. If you wante better mpg, shut it off. I find 72 during the day and 73 and night is comfortable. It controls heater and A/C.

03-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#4
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	sorry I wasn't that clear, yes you both helped. Is there a manual override to the automatic controls?

03-12-2006, 11:29 PM	#6
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 15 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 0	Since you don't have your location in your User Profile, we don't know if you are writing us from Duluth, MN or Yuma, AZ. That information can affect how or if some replies. Or is that why the heatshield is so hot? . . . Good question. Where are you located?

03-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#7
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	OH i added to my signature, I'm New Hampshire, where we get pretty cold and we get the hazy hot and humids in the 90's too.

03-13-2006, 12:47 AM	#8
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,888 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	So yeah, what Allan said. There is manual override if you wish. The automatic climate control system on the Prius is quite sophisticated. It has a two-tiered climate control system. The Prius recirculates air at foot level to help heat up faster while it blows in fresh air in the upper vents so as not to fog up the windows.

03-22-2006, 03:09 PM	#9
hjon71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 98 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	So, for the record, for the best mpg AUTO on or off?