Setting Limits for Continuous Run Condition
The values for high temperatures and low temperature allow the engine to run
continuously to heat or cool the vehicle interior, when outside temperatures exceed
set limits. The values set in this section are a guideline. Factors such as sunload,
vehicle body style, and location may affect these values. The factory default
settings are 32°C (90°F) for the upper limit, and -3°C (25°F) for the lower limit.
1. Press
until the
icon is displayed and enter the correct password.
Entering the wrong password will either flash a password code back to the user or
return the user to the Main Display. Refer to section "Password Entry".
2. Press
after the password is entered, and the display will show the current
outside temperature and the and
icons. This value is shown to help
determine the desired upper and lower temperature limits for the Continuous Run
condition.
3. Press
until the
and
icons are displayed with the
icon and the
numbers flashing.
4. Use
or
to change the high limit. Temperatures above this value allow
the engine to run continuously, if needed, to keep the vehicle interior cool. The
range for this setting is 26 - 48°C (80 -120°F).
5. Press
to save your changes and return to the Main Display. Press
to
continue to make other limit changes.
6. Press
and
and
are displayed with
and the numbers flashing.
7. Use
or
to set the lower limit. If the outside temperature falls below
this value, the engine is allowed to run continuously, if needed, to heat the vehicle
interior. The range for this setting is -15 to -1°C (5 - 30°F).
8. Press
to save your changes for Continuous Run and return to the Main
Display. Press
to continue to change other limits.
Setting the Minimum Comfort Zone
The Comfort Zone is the number of degrees (Celsius or Fahrenheit) from the
Optimized Idle thermostat set point before the engine runs to heat or cool the
vehicle interior. The larger the Comfort Zone, the longer the time between
Thermostat Mode engine starts. The minimum Comfort Zone can be set and the
driver will not be able to choose a Comfort Zone lower then the minimum set.
Optimized Idle User Manual
All information subject to change without notice.
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