System Airflow Description - EATC: Auto
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When AUTO is selected:
- The temperature control setting is manually set to the desired setting.
- The air inlet door actuator is automatically controlled by the EATC module, based on the temperature setting.
- The mode door actuators are automatically controlled by the EATC module based on the temperature setting.
- The A/C compressor is automatically controlled by the EATC module based on the temperature setting. The A/C compressor will not operate if the outside temperature is below approximately 6° (43°F).
- The A/C request button or the RECIRC request button, if pressed, will transfer the system to semi-auto operation.
- The blower motor is on. The blower motor speed is automatically controlled by the EATC module based on the temperature setting, but can be manually overridden.