The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met.
Operation
The cooling system is switched on » page 88.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
The blower switch is switched on (positions 1-4).
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the
cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
CAUTION
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Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out
of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
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Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when get-
ting out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Fig. 96 The air conditioning system: Control elements
Read and observe on page 88 first.
Note
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Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 96:
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a spe-
cialist garage once every year.
During operation of the air conditioning, under certain circumstances an in-
A
Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature, turn to
the right: to increase the temperature)
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crease in engine idle speed may occur in order to ensure sufficient heating
comfort.
B
Set the blower level (level 0: blowers off, level 4: the highest blower
speed)
C
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 85
Switch recirculation on/off » page 89
Switch the cooling system on/off
Note
The warning light in the symbol button lights after activation, even if not all
of the conditions for the function of the cooling system are met » page 87. The
operational readiness of the cooling system is indicated by the indicator light
in the button lighting up.
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Using the system
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