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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 5
CONTAMINATED REFRIGERANT ....................... 5
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 7
Lubricant Precautions .............................................. 7
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 8
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT ................................ 8
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION .................................................... 10
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION .... 11
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ................... 13
Precautions for Service Equipment ........................ 13
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT ............ 13
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR ...................... 13
VACUUM PUMP ................................................. 14
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET .................................... 14
SERVICE HOSES ............................................... 14
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 15
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 15
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 15
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 16
IDENTIFICATION ................................................ 16
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 16
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis ................ 16
PREPARATION ......................................................... 17
Special Service Tools ............................................. 17
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 18
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 20
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 21
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 21
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 21
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 21
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 21
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 21
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 21
V-6 Variable Displacement Compressor ................. 22
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................. 22DESCRIPTION .................................................... 23
Component Layout ................................................. 26
LUBRICANT .............................................................. 27
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ... 27
LUBRICANT ........................................................ 27
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION .................. 27
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT
COMPRESSOR .................................................. 28
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR
COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT ....................... 29
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 30
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control System ... 30
System Construction .............................................. 30
OPERATION ........................................................ 30
TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION
ORDER ............................................................... 31
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) ..................................... 32
FAN SPEED CONTROL ...................................... 32
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL ................................. 32
OUTLET DOOR CONTROL ................................ 32
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL ........................... 33
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............................ 33
Description of Control System ................................ 34
Control Operation ................................................... 34
DISPLAY SCREEN .............................................. 35
AUTO SWITCH ................................................... 35
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER SIDE) ........... 35
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEM-
PERATURE CONTROL) (PASSENGER SIDE) ... 35
RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH ..................... 35
FRESH (FRE) SWITCH ...................................... 35
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH ............................. 35
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 35
OFF SWITCH ...................................................... 35
A/C SWITCH ....................................................... 35
MODE SWITCH .................................................. 35
FAN SWITCH ...................................................... 35

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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DISPLAY SCREEN
Displays the operational status of the system.
AUTO SWITCH

The compressor, intake doors, air mix doors, outlet doors and blower speed are automatically controlled
so that the in-vehicle temperature will reach, and be maintained at the set temperature selected by the
operator.

When pressing AUTO switch, air inlet, air outlet, fan speed, and discharge air temperature are automati-
cally controlled.
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (DRIVER SIDE)
Increases or decreases the set temperature.
TEMPERATURE SWITCH (POTENTIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL) (PASSENGER SIDE)

Increases or decreases the set temperature.

When the temperature switch is pressed, the dual switch indicator will automatically illuminate.
RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH

When REC switch is ON, REC switch indicator turns ON, and air inlet is fixed to REC.

When REC switch is ON and is pressed for approximately 1.5 seconds or longer, REC and FRE switch
indicators blink twice. Then, automatic control mode is entered. Inlet status is displayed even during auto-
matically controlled.

When FRE switch is turned ON, or when compressor is turned from ON to OFF, REC switch is automati-
cally turned OFF (fixed to FRE mode). REC mode can be re-entered by pressing REC switch again.

REC switch is not operated when DEF switch is turned ON, or at the D/F position.
FRESH (FRE) SWITCH

When FRE switch is ON, FRE switch indicator turns ON, and air inlet is fixed to FRE.

When FRE switch is ON and is pressed for approximately 1.5 seconds or longer, REC and FRE switch
indicators blink twice. Then, automatic control mode is entered. Inlet status is displayed even during auto-
matically controlled.

When REC switch is turned ON, FRE switch is automatically turned OFF (fixed to REC mode). FRE mode
can be re-entered by pressing FRE switch again.
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH
Positions the air outlet doors to the defrost position. Also positions the intake doors to the fresh air position.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
When illumination is ON, rear window is defogged.
OFF SWITCH
The compressor and blower are OFF, the intake doors are set to the fresh air position, and the air outlet doors
are set to the foot (75% foot and 25% defrost) position.
A/C SWITCH
The compressor is ON or OFF.
(Pressing the A/C switch when the AUTO switch is ON will turn off the A/C switch and compressor.)
MODE SWITCH
Controls the air discharge outlets.
FAN SWITCH
Manually control the blower speed. Seven speeds are available for manual control (as shown on the display
screen).
DUAL SWITCH (WITH LEFT AND RIGHT VENTILATION TEMPERATURE SEPARATELY CON-
TROL SYSTEM)

When the DUAL switch indicator is not illuminated and the DUAL switch is pressed, the driver-side setting
temperature and passenger-side setting temperature can each be set independently.

When the DUAL switch indicator is illuminated and the DUAL switch is pressed, the driver-side setting
temperature are applied to both sides.

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DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “AIR CONDITIONER” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch either “ALL SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on
“DATA MONITOR” screen.
4. When “SELECTION FROM MENU” is selected, touch items to
be monitored. When “ALL SIGNALS” is selected, all the items
will be monitored.
5. Touch “START”.
6. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring, then the status of the moni-
tored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Display Item List
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All signals Monitors all the items.
Selection from menu Selects and monitors the individual item selected.
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Monitor item name “operation or
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IGN ON SW “ON/OFF” Displays “IGN Position (ON)/OFF, ACC Position (OFF)” status as judged from ignition switch signal.
FAN ON SIG “ON/OFF” Displays “FAN (ON)/FAN (OFF)” status as judged from blower fan motor switch signal.
AIR COND SW “ON/OFF” Displays “COMP (ON)/COMP (OFF)” status as judged from air conditioner switch signal.

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FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. SET IN SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODE
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Set in self-diagnostic mode as follows. Within 10 seconds after starting engine (ignition switch is turned
ON.), press OFF switch for at least 5 seconds.
CAUTION:

If battery voltage drops below 12V during diagnosis STEP-3, actuator speed becomes slower and
as a result, the system may generate an error even when operation is usual. To avoid this, start
engine before performing this diagnosis.

Former STEP-1 (LEDs and display screen are checked) does not exist in this self-diagnosis func-
tion.
>> GO TO 2.
2. STEP-2: SENSOR CIRCUITS ARE CHECKED FOR OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT
Does code No. 20 appear on the display?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 13.
3. CHECK TO ADVANCE SELF-DIAGNOSIS STEP-3
Press temperature (UP) switch (driver side).
Advance to self
-diagnosis STEP-3?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Malfunctioning OFF switch or unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to ATC-102, "
Self-diagnosis" .
4. CHECK TO RETURN SELF-DIAGNOSIS STEP-2
Press temperature (DOWN) switch (driver side).
Return to self
-diagnosis STEP-2?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace A/C and AV switch. Temperature switch malfunctions.
5. STEP-3: MODE DOOR AND INTAKE DOOR POSITIONS ARE CHECKED
Press temperature (UP) switch (driver side).
Does code No. 30 appear on the display?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 14.
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AUXILIARY MECHANISM: TEMPERATURE SETTING TRIMMER
The trimmer compensates for differences in range of ±3°C (±6°F) between temperature setting (displayed dig-
itally) and temperature felt by driver.
Operating procedures for this trimmer are as follows:
1. Begin Self-diagnosis STEP-5 mode. Refer to AT C - 5 3 , "
Self-diagnosis Function" .
2. Press (fan) UP switch to set system in auxiliary mode.
3. Display shows 61 in auxiliary mechanism. It takes approximately 3 seconds.
4. Press temperature switch (driver side) as desired. Temperature will change at a rate of 0.5°C (1.0°F) each
time a switch is pressed.
CAUTION:
A decimal point is not indicated when the display shows “°C”.
When battery cable is disconnected, trimmer operation is canceled. Temperature set becomes that of initial
condition, i.e. 0°C (0°F).
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AUXILIARY MECHANISM: FOOT POSITION SETTING TRIMMER
Wind distribution ratio in FOOT mode can be set.
Operating procedures for this trimmer are as follows:
1. Begin Self-diagnosis STEP-5 mode. Refer to AT C - 5 3 , "
Self-diagnosis Function" .
2. Press (fan) UP switch to set system in auxiliary mode.
3. Display shows 61 in auxiliary mechanism. It takes approximately 3 seconds.
4. Press the mode switch as desired.
AUXILIARY MECHANISM: INLET PORT MEMORY FUNCTION
When ignition key is turned from OFF to ON, inlet port can be set to AUTO or manual.
Operating procedures for this trimmer are as follows:
1. Begin Self-diagnosis STEP-5 mode. Refer to AT C - 5 3 , "
Self-diagnosis Function" .
2. Press (fan) UP switch to set system in auxiliary mode.
3. Display shows 61 in auxiliary mechanism. It takes approximately 3 seconds.
4. Press the recirculation (REC) and fresh (FRE) switch as desired.
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switchSetting status Setting changeover method
RECON Manual REC status is memorized. (Initial setting)
REC SW: ON
OFF AUTO control
FREON Manual FRE status is memorized.
FRE SW: ON
OFF AUTO control (Initial setting)

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6. CHECK MOTOR OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect each door motor connector.
3. Reconnect each door motor connector.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Confirm each door motor operation.
OK or NG
OK >> (Return to operate normally.)

Poor contact in motor connector.
NG >> (Does not operate normally.)

GO TO 7.
7. CHECK MODE DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect mode door motor and air mix door motor (driver side, passenger side) connector.
3. Reconnect mode door motor connector.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Confirm the mode door motor operation.
OK or NG
OK >> (Mode door motor operates normally.)

GO TO 8.
NG >> (Mode door motor does not operate normally.)

Repair mode door motor.
8. CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect mode door motor connector.
3. Reconnect air mix door motor connector (driver side, passenger side).
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Confirm the air mix door motor operation.
OK or NG
OK >> (Air mix door motor operates normally.)

GO TO 9.
NG >> (Air mix door motor does not operate normally.)

GO TO 10.
9. CHECK INTAKE DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air mix door motor connector (driver side, passenger side).
3. Reconnect intake door motor connector.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Confirm the intake door motor operation.
OK or NG
OK >> (Intake door motor operates normally.)

Repair unified meter and A/C amp.
NG >> (Intake door motor does not operate normally.)

Repair intake door motor.

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Starting Fan Speed Control
Start Up from COLD SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 56°C (133°F), the blower will not
operate for a short period of time (up to 150 seconds). The exact start delay time varies depending on the
ambient and engine coolant temperature.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient) the blower starting delay will be 150 seconds as described
above. After this delay, the blower will operate at low speed until the engine coolant temperature rises above
56°C (133°F), at which time the blower speed will increase to the objective speed.
Start Up from Usual or HOT SOAK Condition (Automatic mode)
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pushed. The blower speed will gradually
rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
Blower Speed Compensation
Sunload
When the in-vehicle temperature and the set temperature are very close, the blower will be operating at low
speed. The low speed will vary depending on the sunload. During conditions of low or no sunload, the blower
low speed is usual low speed (duty ratio 25%). During high sunload conditions, the unified meter and A/C
amp. causes the blower speed to increase (duty ratio 49%).
Fan Speed Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Brush-less Motor
The blower motor utilizes a brush-less motor with a rotating magnet.
Quietness is improved over previous motors where the brush was
the point of contact and the coil rotated.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning under starting
fan speed control.
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