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CAUTION
Switch the cooling system on/off
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.
Note
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Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor
it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic system.
» Fig. 97;
Recirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting in-
to the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in
a traffic jam.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and
to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching on
Switching on
Press the button » Fig. 97 on page 90.
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Set a temperature between +18 °C and +29 ℃.
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The display shows the icon.
Move the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 94 on page 85 and 4 so that the air flow is
directed slightly upwards.
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Switching off
Press the button » Fig. 97 on page 90; will appear in the display.
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Press the button » Fig. 97 on page 90 again.
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Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution
buttons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is
nevertheless regulated.
The icon in the display goes out.
WARNING
Never leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period, as “stale air” can
cause fatigue in the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increa-
ses. Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist
up.
Setting the temperature
Setting temperature
Switch on the ignition.
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Turn the control dial
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» Fig. 97 on page 90 to the left or to the right to in-
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crease or decrease the temperature.
Note
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
If recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol
will begin to flash in the display as a sign that the recirculated air mode is
switched on long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off, the
symbol flashes for around 5 minutes.
Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously.
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The information appears in the display in the desired temperature unit (no.
3 » Fig. 97 on page 90).
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +29 ℃. The interior
Controlling the blower
temperature is regulated automatically within this range.
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with
the interior temperature. However, the blower level can be manually adjusted
to suit your particular needs.
If you set the temperature below +18 ℃, “LO” appears in the display.
If you set a temperature higher than +29 ℃, “HI” appears in the display.
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Turn control dial
» Fig. 97 on page 90 to the left or to the right to increase
In both end positions, the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating
capacity. There is therefore no automatic temperature control.
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or decrease the blower speed.
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
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