Climate Control Unit Auto Idle Stop Conditions

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Climate Control Unit Auto Idle Stop Conditions
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The climate control unit calculates a maximum time for auto idle stop. This time depends on whether ECON ON or ECON OFF is selected.

  • ECON ON: In this mode, the climate control unit prioritizes fuel consumption and calculates the longest time possible before the windshield may fog. The engine restarts when the time expires.
  • ECON OFF: In this mode, the climate control unit prioritizes passenger comfort and calculates the time before the in-vehicle temperature would become uncomfortable. The engine restarts when the time expires. This time is typically shorter than when ECON ON is selected.
Fig 1: Climate Control Unit Auto Idle Stop Conditions Graph
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