How do i know when the AC is on with Auto climate control

[Turbo Brian]

I read through my manual and tested this; with the system in Auto mode and i press the AC button, it turns the AC on and disables Auto. I like controlling when the AC compressor is used or not used and it seems in Auto mode, i cant do that. What annoys me even more is, there is no indication if the AC is engaged or not when in Auto. am i missing something somewhere that tells me if the compressor is running or not when in Auto? '15 8.4A if it matters.

My G8 has Auto climate and when i have it enabled, the AC is an independent feature. that is, i can enable or disable AC while in auto. Maybe some people really like that the AC engages automatically with no user input but sometimes i just like to have the vents blowing with the windows down and no AC. and there's times i like to just turn it off briefly to reduce engine load when i need to mash the gas for a quick merge in traffic.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I read through my manual and tested this; with the system in Auto mode and i press the AC button, it turns the AC on and disables Auto. I like controlling when the AC compressor is used or not used and it seems in Auto mode, i cant do that. What annoys me even more is, there is no indication if the AC is engaged or not when in Auto. am i missing something somewhere that tells me if the compressor is running or not when in Auto? '15 8.4A if it matters.

My G8 has Auto climate and when i have it enabled, the AC is an independent feature. that is, i can enable or disable AC while in auto. Maybe some people really like that the AC engages automatically with no user input but sometimes i just like to have the vents blowing with the windows down and no AC. and there's times i like to just turn it off briefly to reduce engine load when i need to mash the gas for a quick merge in traffic.

You should have an A/C button on the lower left corner of the bezel with an amber light on it indicating if the compressor is engaged.

 

[Turbo Brian]

You should have an A/C button on the lower left corner of the bezel with an amber light on it indicating if the compressor is engaged.

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so, would it light up while in Auto mode when the compressor engages? It wasnt particularly warm yesterday (60s) but the interior was a little warm from the sun and i swear the air was cold enough to be AC but no light came on. maybe ill wait for a warmer day and see what happens. should be 80s by the end of the week.

 

[stoney]

Compressor will usually engage if you have defrost on, even in winter when you are calling for heat, AC light will not illuminate though.....this a normal operation for most vehicles.

 

[Brianjonesphoto]

You're not alone. This is the first car I've had the auto climate that doesn't have and "Econ" mode where it is still auto controlled but forces the ac compressor off. I prefer outside air to cold ac on all but the hottest days.


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