GENERAL INFORMATION



note For general information of the AS&G system, refer to GROUP 17, Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) System .



AUTO STOP PROHIBITION CONTROL


Under the conditions below with the blower fan ON, the A/C-ECU transmits the auto stop prohibition signal to the AS&G-ECU.

  • Outside air temperature is low.

  • The outlet mode is set to DEF.

  • The outlet temperature is high with the A/C switch ON.

  • The setting temperature is changed by 3 degrees or more <Vehicles with automatic air conditioner>.

  • The interior temperature is low <Vehicles with automatic air conditioner>.

  • With the air volume/outlet mode set to Auto, MAX HOT or MAX COOL is attained <Vehicles with automatic air conditioner>.

FORCIBLE AUTO START REQUEST CONTROL


Under the conditions below with the blower fan ON during auto stop, the A/C-ECU transmits the start request signal to the AS&G-ECU.

  • The outlet temperature rises with the A/C switch ON.

  • The outlet mode that is not in DEF is changed to DEF.

  • The A/C switch is changed from OFF to ON.

  • The setting temperature is changed by 3 degrees or more <Vehicles with automatic air conditioner>.

  • With the air volume/outlet mode set to Auto, it is changed to MAX HOT or MAX COOL <Vehicles with automatic air conditioner>.

COMFORT RETAINING CONTROL


When detecting that the auto stop is underway, A/C-ECU performs the following controls to retain the interior comfort of the vehicle.

  • The blower fan level will be decreased. The outlet temperature rising is restricted by reducing the air volume that passes though the evaporator to the extent possible.

  • To prevent interior temperature rising by intrusion of the outside air when the outside temperature is high, the opening angle of the interior/exterior damper will be modified. By reducing the intake amount of the outside air, the interior comfort of the vehicle is retained. When the outside temperature is low, a certain amount of outside air is taken to defog the windows.

  • The air mix damper will be closed to prevent heat from the heater core, minimising the effect to the interior.