Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC)
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The Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system maintains the selected vehicle interior temperature by heating and/or cooling the air.
- During A/C operation the system also reduces the relative humidity of the air.
- The driver may override the automatic mode of operation.
- The temperature control setting determines the desired air temperature.
- The blower motor control override buttons vary the blower motor speed.
- The driver side and passenger side temperature settings can be individually controlled.
The HVAC control module also includes:
- auxiliary climate controls, refer to Auxiliary Climate Control .
- a rear window defrost button, refer to Glass, Frames and Mechanisms .
- heated/cooled seat controls, refer to Seating .