2013 RX350: Automatic running of A/C in cold weather?
01-12-15, 12:11 PM
#16
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Jim,
I'm not a big fan of full Auto. Now, I do like climate control. In fact, I wouldn't buy a car without one. However, only for the single zone temp settings. And that's what I appreciate in my STi - we don't fight over settings. It hasn't changed the recirc on me yet and hasn't tuned the AC on. Of course, having dedicated buttons for either of those is refreshing.
I like having air directed to feet and hands. And at a certain speed (2/5). That's my own preference and it makes me feel comfortable. I played with full Auto settings a few times since I got my first Lexus, but it never really took.
It might be related to my personality. I do like DSLR cameras and manual cars after all.
P.S.
Lexus does make a great climate control system. I always appreciated the fact that it doesn't burn its passengers with hot air or heated seats. It is blended just perfectly.
I'm not a big fan of full Auto. Now, I do like climate control. In fact, I wouldn't buy a car without one. However, only for the single zone temp settings. And that's what I appreciate in my STi - we don't fight over settings. It hasn't changed the recirc on me yet and hasn't tuned the AC on. Of course, having dedicated buttons for either of those is refreshing.
I like having air directed to feet and hands. And at a certain speed (2/5). That's my own preference and it makes me feel comfortable. I played with full Auto settings a few times since I got my first Lexus, but it never really took.
It might be related to my personality. I do like DSLR cameras and manual cars after all.
P.S.
Lexus does make a great climate control system. I always appreciated the fact that it doesn't burn its passengers with hot air or heated seats. It is blended just perfectly.
01-24-15, 06:24 AM
#18
LOL, even in full Auto it's not likely to cut on unless you need the defroster. Then it will by default to remove the humidity (frost).
01-24-15, 01:13 PM
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Yesterday morning, I noticed outside temperature was displayed on the main gauge as 56 degrees. Internal climate control was set to 71 degrees - auto mode, dual, both sides set to 71 degrees.
After driving about 22 miles in 45 minutes which included a quick stop to drop off a book at the library, I reached a post office. When I came out, I noticed some water hripped below the car as if the A/C had been running on a hot day.
I can't figure out why water would have dripped after running the heater. I had not used the windshield wiper spray. The car has been inside a garage the whole night - so it was not outside condensation. Is the A/C running even though I have specified a hotter temperature than outside atmosphere? I mean for some reason, is the inlet air being cooled first and then heated? In which case, I better get it fixed while still in warranty period.
I have a 2013 RX350.
After driving about 22 miles in 45 minutes which included a quick stop to drop off a book at the library, I reached a post office. When I came out, I noticed some water hripped below the car as if the A/C had been running on a hot day.
I can't figure out why water would have dripped after running the heater. I had not used the windshield wiper spray. The car has been inside a garage the whole night - so it was not outside condensation. Is the A/C running even though I have specified a hotter temperature than outside atmosphere? I mean for some reason, is the inlet air being cooled first and then heated? In which case, I better get it fixed while still in warranty period.
I have a 2013 RX350.
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