"Auto" climate control avoids using front facing vents

[dank]

Hi All,

I've noticed that when using the "Auto" climate control setting, my ('15 3.8 AWD Ultimate) vehicle seems to avoid using the front facing vents. In the winter I'd definitely appreciate a blast of warm air coming towards me (or AC in the summer for that matter).

It seems to insist on the feet and defroster/windshield vents. Is it just being polite and trying not to dry my eyes out? Turning off "auto defrost" didn't seem to help.

Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks!

 

[ksoze]

Hi All,

I've noticed that when using the "Auto" climate control setting, my ('15 3.8 AWD Ultimate) vehicle seems to avoid using the front facing vents. In the winter I'd definitely appreciate a blast of warm air coming towards me (or AC in the summer for that matter).

It seems to insist on the feet and defroster/windshield vents. Is it just being polite and trying not to dry my eyes out? Turning off "auto defrost" didn't seem to help.

Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks!

Are you sure you have the upper vents open? Also, the heat likely does not use the upper vents - most people do not want warm air blowing in their face.

 

[Mark_888]

That is standard for most cars that I know of. By default, heat comes out of the lower vents only unless you override it. I think the theory is that warm air rises, but I don't like it either.

 

[dank]

Are you sure you have the upper vents open? Also, the heat likely does not use the upper vents - most people do not want warm air blowing in their face.

Yeah, I can turn off auto mode and crank up the front vents nice and good! I don't usually like the air blowing in my face either (my eyes get pretty dry) but on cold days it feels nice to feel that warm breeze if I didn't happen to warm the car up long enough.

Thanks guys! I can live with this, I was mostly just curious.

 

[Midnightsun]

Hi All,

I've noticed that when using the "Auto" climate control setting, my ('15 3.8 AWD Ultimate) vehicle seems to avoid using the front facing vents. In the winter I'd definitely appreciate a blast of warm air coming towards me (or AC in the summer for that matter).

It seems to insist on the feet and defroster/windshield vents. Is it just being polite and trying not to dry my eyes out? Turning off "auto defrost" didn't seem to help.

Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks!

I have had automatic climate control cars since 98 and change every 3-4 years which also applies to my wife's cars. With all the cars we have owned, they all defaulted to warm air directed to the foot wells in auto heat mode which I would not have any other way, just like AC defaults to the front vents which is the best way.

 

[MikeyTG]

I would be nice if in addition to "Auto" there was a mode that learned how you like the system to operate in different conditions and applied those settings going forward. It could be tied to the driver seat memory buttons to accommodate different drivers.

That being said, the Genny is the first car I've had where I actually use the auto mode, it works pretty well for me.

 

[goochylittlepig]

Does Auto mode make use of the AC (the condenser)? I have found my car to fog up inside sometimes, and normally I would use the AC with Auto in past cars without issue. In the Genesis, you can't have both at the same time, so it leaves me wondering if it is being used in Auto mode, but just not displayed.

 

[ksoze]

There is an Auto defogging function in the AVN climate monitor. It is ON by default.

When the air conditioning is turned on and the outside air position is selected by the auto defogging system, if you try to turn off the air conditioning and select the recirculated air position, the indicator will blink 3 times and the air conditioning will 3 not be turned off and recirculated air position will not be selected.

Users Manual section 3-148.

 

[Monolith2001]

That is standard for most cars that I know of. By default, heat comes out of the lower vents only unless you override it. I think the theory is that warm air rises, but I don't like it either.

+1

 

[daviderle]

Since day one (2009 G1), the Genesis sedan had air quality control sensors, as well as some logic to avoid blowing hot / cold air using the front facing vents, one of the primary reasons is to keep the driver alertness and maintain driver comfort, by minimizing dry eye symptoms which may lead to headaches, itchiness as well as other side effects...

http://www.oraclinical.com/articles/dry-eye-studies-beware-these-pitfalls

I agree with you as far as minimizing eye dryness, this feature has enabled me to use contact lenses for the first time, on daily bases as well as long journeys without any side effects..

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[MachoManRS]

That is standard for most cars that I know of. By default, heat comes out of the lower vents only unless you override it. I think the theory is that warm air rises, but I don't like it either.

+1

Every car I've ever been in and most new homes as well - Heat vents in the floor, Cool vents near the ceiling.

It's humorous how some posters complain about standard auto industry adopted features that have nothing to do with the Genesis or even Hyundai. Makes me wonder if this is their first car lol.

And yes it's related to hot air rising and cool air dropping. If the bottom vents didn't blow warm air then good luck reaching a comfortable temperature in the winter. Your head would be sweating and your feet would still be cold!

 

[daviderle]

+1

Every car I've ever been in and most new homes as well - Heat vents in the floor, Cool vents near the ceiling.

It's humorous how some posters complain about standard auto industry adopted features that have nothing to do with the Genesis or even Hyundai. Makes me wonder if this is their first car lol.

And yes it's related to hot air rising and cool air dropping. If the bottom vents didn't blow warm air then good luck reaching a comfortable temperature in the winter. Your head would be sweating and your feet would still be cold!

I somewhat disagree, because most auto ac equipped cars, including the Genesis, will also blow cold air from the footwell vents on the lowest fan setting without utilizing the front or windshield vents, once the desired temperature is reached.

In addition hot air will blow from the windshield vents, if the defogger sensor detects moisture on the windshield!

If I understood the OP concerns correctly, I thought he mentioned that he could not find a way to override the default setting. But that is just my take...

 

[MikeyTG]

Does Auto mode make use of the AC (the condenser)? I have found my car to fog up inside sometimes, and normally I would use the AC with Auto in past cars without issue. In the Genesis, you can't have both at the same time, so it leaves me wondering if it is being used in Auto mode, but just not displayed.

Mine only fogs up when the "auto defog" selector is on. It seems to happen after a rainy day, I will start the car with the system in auto and it will turn on the defroster full blast and fog up the windows before eventually defogging them again. I turned off that option and it stopped happening. Now when I see the windows getting foggy I just hit the defroster button manually.

It's a lot of extra work, but I manage to fit it in to my busy driving schedule!

 

[ksoze]

BMW would allow a controlled mix of colder air through the dash vents when the heat was on. This allows for the cabin to be heated but cooler air to be directed towards the driver to keep alert when in a toasty warm cabin.

 

[MachoManRS]

I somewhat disagree, because most auto ac equipped cars, including the Genesis, will also blow cold air from the footwell vents on the lowest fan setting without utilizing the front or windshield vents, once the desired temperature is reached.

In addition hot air will blow from the windshield vents, if the defogger sensor detects moisture on the windshield!

If I understood the OP concerns correctly, I thought he mentioned that he could not find a way to override the default setting. But that is just my take...

I was referring to the initial vent output used once AUTO is selected. Once you manually override the output vents it is no longer 'Auto'...

That's behavior I've also observed in my previous daily drivers - BMW, Acura, Honda - once you change the vent output it switches off Auto.

 

[phil1924]

So - I want to know why I feel heat on my feet when setting to air conditioning. AND - why doesn't the air intake control turn off? Am a very unhappy camper. Genesis 2015 3.8

 

[waz]

"There is an Auto defogging function in the AVN climate monitor. It is ON by default.

When the air conditioning is turned on and the outside air position is selected by the auto defogging system, if you try to turn off the air conditioning and select the recirculated air position, the indicator will blink 3 times and the air conditioning will 3 not be turned off and recirculated air position will not be selected.

Users Manual section 3-148."

This is a pain in the posterior.

If you get stuck behind one of those massive, crimson-naped driven, diesel exhaust belching pick-ups that are a dime-a-dozen around here, on a 2 lane road, and you can't pass, and want to switch to recirculate, the damn car won't let you. You have to breath those noxious fumes until you push the climate button and fart around with the settings to turn this off.

I just leave mine off all the time.

And someone needs to explain to me the popularity of these gas-guzzling metal behemoths for commuting on mountain roads. I just don't get it.

I use my 58 year old Ford pick-up when I need to haul something, I take the Coupe when I want to zoom on the curves, and the sedan when I need to pick up the kids.

I can't imagine driving one of those aircraft carrier-sized monstrosities to get a gallon of milk from the grocery store.

Following that rant, we will now return to your regularly scheduled thread.