A/C Automatic Drying
A/C Automatic Drying feature dries moisture in the air conditioner and reduces air conditioner odor. The blower motor automatically operates 30 minutes after the vehicle is turned off.
Turning A/C Automatic Drying on or off
The A/C Automatic Drying feature can be turned on and off by selecting Setup → Climate → Climate Features → Air Conditioner Auto-dry from the infotainment system.
A screen indicating that AC Automatic Drying will be on is shown on the climate control display for about 5 seconds when the vehicle is turned off after setting the mode.
When the A/C Automatic Drying feature is activated, the air conditioner sets the fan speed to the third level, selects the outside (fresh) air position, and directs the airflow to the floor.
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Operating conditions
The A/C Automatic Drying feature operates under the following conditions:
-
The vehicle is turned off after operating the air conditioner for more than 5 minutes
-
The 12-volt battery level is sufficient
-
The outside temperature is above a certain level
Non-operating conditions
The A/C Automatic Drying feature stops operating under the following conditions:
-
The A/C Automatic Drying feature has operated for 10 minutes
-
The EV button is pressed, or the vehicle is on
-
The climate control system is operated remotely
-
The A/C Automatic Drying feature reduces air conditioner odors but may not remove all odors.
-
The A/C Automatic Drying feature does not operate if the battery level is insufficient so as to prevent battery discharge.