Auto vs EC
04-29-2003, 05:45 PM
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Auto vs EC
Hi all,
I was wondering what the difference between Auto and EC was. Usually when I want to turn on the AC, i hit auto, otherwise it's in EC. I feel power loss when trying to accelerate when I have it in Auto , but in EC, everything seems like normal. Thanks.
-Greg
I was wondering what the difference between Auto and EC was. Usually when I want to turn on the AC, i hit auto, otherwise it's in EC. I feel power loss when trying to accelerate when I have it in Auto , but in EC, everything seems like normal. Thanks.
-Greg
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I believe EC stands for economy. As far as I know, its just a vent that brings outside air in. Thats why there's no engine lag with it on versus AC, which is obviously full air conditioning. The REST button is to keep the heater blowing hot air after the car is shut off, actually a very cool feature.
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Originally posted by BadAssBenz
I believe EC stands for economy. As far as I know, its just a vent that brings outside air in. Thats why there's no engine lag with it on versus AC, which is obviously full air conditioning. The REST button is to keep the heater blowing hot air after the car is shut off, actually a very cool feature.
I believe EC stands for economy. As far as I know, its just a vent that brings outside air in. Thats why there's no engine lag with it on versus AC, which is obviously full air conditioning. The REST button is to keep the heater blowing hot air after the car is shut off, actually a very cool feature.
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ok, when you have AUTO on, it will control the climate of the car to the temp you set on the dash. I think EC just goes till you turn it off. With AUTO on though you can control where the air comes out, i.e. out of the floor or only out of the dash vents.
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Originally posted by BadAssBenz
ok, when you have AUTO on, it will control the climate of the car to the temp you set on the dash. I think EC just goes till you turn it off. With AUTO on though you can control where the air comes out, i.e. out of the floor or only out of the dash vents.
ok, when you have AUTO on, it will control the climate of the car to the temp you set on the dash. I think EC just goes till you turn it off. With AUTO on though you can control where the air comes out, i.e. out of the floor or only out of the dash vents.
