Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
See also:
Air conditioner button
Air conditioner button
The button positions and their functions
are as follows.
ON: The air conditioner operates while the
fan is running.
Push the button to select this position. The
indic ...
P (Park)
This position is for parking the vehicle and starting the engine.
In this position, the transmission is mechanically locked to prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, fir ...
Selecting audible signal operation
Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the
doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off.
To deactivate the audible signal, perform the ...