Air conditioning
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If a temperature below 18° C (64° F) is selected, the display switches to LO. In
this setting the system runs at maximum cooling output and the temperature
is not regulated.
Air recirculation mode prevents strong odours in the ambient air from
entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic.
If a temperature above 29°C (86 F) is selected the display switches to HI. In
this setting the system runs at maximum heating output and the temperature
is not controlled.
When the outside temperature is low, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective heating by heating air from the vehicle interior instead of cold
air from outside.
When the outside temperature is high, using air recirculation mode provides
more effective cooling by cooling air from the vehicle interior instead of warm
air from outside.
Blower
1
The blower can be infinitely adjusted with the blower control A. Always have
the blower running at a low setting to ensure a constant flow of fresh air into
2
the vehicle. If the blower is switched off (no level displayed A) and the
control is turned further to the left, the Climatronic is switched off. In this case
For reasons of safety, air recirculation is not possible when the control for air
distribution is set to the windscreen setting .
OFF appears on the screen.
Air distribution
WARNING
The air distribution is adjusted using the buttons
,
and
. It is also
In air recirculation mode, no ambient air enters the vehicle interior. If the
air conditioning system is switched off, the windows can quickly mist over.
Therefore, you should never leave the air recirculation mode switched on
for longer periods, as this increases the risk of an accident.
possible to open and close some of the air outlets separately.
Switching the cooling system on and off
ECON
Pressing the button
switches off the cooling system to save fuel. The
temperature continues to be regulated. The set temperature can then only be
reached if it is higher than the outside temperature.
Note
When reverse gear is engaged the air recirculation connects automatically to
prevent the entrance of exhaust fumes in the vehicle on travelling backwards.
In this case the symbol
for air recirculation is not displayed.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells
from entering the vehicle.
General notes
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Press the button
to switch air recirculation mode on or off.
5
This is ON if the symbol ⇒ page 119, fig. 90 A is displayed
on the screen.
The pollution filter
The pollution filter (a combined particle filter and active carbon filter) serves
as a barrier against impurities in the ambient air, including dust and pollen.
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