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AC off - fan on?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Sheepdog, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    Tried to do it and couldnt figure it out. turn off ac- no problem.

    some air does come thru after that but how would I boost it with the fan?

    :fish2: help me out, I'm fishin' here!
     
    #1 Sheepdog, Apr 6, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

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    If it's cool out and you want fresh air, on the Climate screen, turn off the AC, set the temp lower than the outside air or MAX COLD, select a fan setting to give you the amount of air you want. If you don't turn the temp down, you'll get some heating.
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Apr 6, 2008
  3. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    um, thanks Bill. Thats sure not intuitive!
     
    #3 Sheepdog, Apr 6, 2008
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    Neither is the power-split device...
     
    #4 Bill Merchant, Apr 6, 2008
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    How I do it
    1, press climate button on MFD bezel
    2, select fan speed desired (note, AC comes on)
    3, turn off AC*
    4, select desired vents
    5, reduce temp to max cold*
    6, press climate button on MFD bezel to return to previous screen

    *steering wheel controls can be used for this step

    Once the fan is on you can adjust the speed using steps 1, 2 & 6 only. The AC wont come on.

    Add heat by increasing temperature.

    To turn the fan off just press the AC button on the steering wheel twice.
    You then need to repeat steps 1 to 6 above for just fan.
     
    #5 patsparks, Apr 6, 2008
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    Mostly the climate system was designed to run in Auto. In that case it is very intuitive: ^ to make it warmer, v to make it colder.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Apr 7, 2008
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