Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) - System Operation and Component Description: Auto

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Auto
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When AUTO is selected:

  • the HVAC system operates to achieve and maintain the temperature requested by the operator.
  • the driver and passenger side temperature doors are automatically controlled by the HVAC control module based on the temperature setting.
  • the A/C compressor is automatically controlled by the PCM based on temperature information sent by the HVAC control module. The A/C compressor does not operate if the outside temperature is below approximately 0 deg.C (32.0 deg.F).
  • the blower motor speed is automatically controlled through the blower motor speed control when it receives a PWM signal from the HVAC control module based on the temperature setting, but can be manually adjusted if desired.
  • the HVAC control module controls the air inlet door to recirculate, partially recirculate or open to the fresh air position depending on the in-car temperature and humidity sensor inputs.
  • the dual zone auto can be turned off by holding button for two seconds.
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