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Flexible storage compartment

Heating and air conditioning

Heating, ventilation, cooling

Fig. 93

Flexible storage compartment

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Air outlets

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Operational problems

The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat

output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.

 Read and observe on page 80 first.

If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in

the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up when

outside temperatures are particularly low.

The flexible storage compartment » Fig. 93 can be fitted to the right-hand side

of the luggage compartment.

Fitting

It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling

effect.

Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the openings of

the right side trim panel of the boot and push it downwards until it locks.

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Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-con-

ditioning system » page 89 or for Climatronic » page 91.

Removing

Grasp the flexible storage compartment on the two upper corners.

Press the upper corners inwards and release the storage compartment by

pulling upwards.

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WARNING

For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the win-

dows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about

how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to de-

mist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.

Remove by pulling towards you.

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CAUTION

The storage compartment is designed for storing small objects with a maxi-

mum total weight of 8 kg.

CAUTION

Note

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The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free (e.g. of ice, snow or

leaves) to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.

After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air

If the variable loading floor » page 72 is installed in the luggage compartment,

no flexible storage compartment can be installed.

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conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a

leak.

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Close air outlet vents 3 and 4

Note

Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 94 or the horizontal wheel (air out-

let nozzles 4) to the 0 position.

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The exhaust air streams out through vents at the rear of the luggage com-

partment.

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We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating

Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4

In order to change the strength of the air flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas

with the aid of the moveable adjuster » Fig. 94.

In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, swivel the vertical la-

air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from

the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air condition-

ing system. This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning sys-

tem is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and

expense (replacement of compressor).

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mellas with the aid of the moveable adjuster.

Set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control

C » Fig. 95 on page 86.

Air outlets

Note

Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.

Using the air conditioning system economically

 Read and observe and on page 84 first.

The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in

cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.

It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the

interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order

to allow the heated air to escape.

The cooling system should not be switched on if the windows are open.

Fig. 94 Air outlet vents

For the sake of the environment

Pollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 109.

 Read and observe and on page 84 first.

Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet

vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric con-

ditions.

Operational problems

 Read and observe and on page 84 first.

The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and

4 » Fig. 94 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.

If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5

°C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.

One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-

ry » page 168.

The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because

the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 27.

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Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4

Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 94 or the horizontal wheel (air out-

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let nozzles 4) to the  position.

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If you are not able to resolve the fault yourself, or if the cooling output has re-

duced, switch off the cooling system and obtain assistance from a specialist

garage.

Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 95:

A

Set the temperature (turn to the left: to reduce the temperature, turn to

the right: to increase the temperature)

B

Set the blower level (level 0: blowers off, level 4: the highest blower

speed)

Heating

C

Set the direction of the air outlet » page 85

Switch recirculation on/off » page 87

 Introduction

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Controls A and C » Fig. 95 can be set to any intermediate position.

Operation

Setting

Recirculated air mode

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WARNING

The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting up.

Operation

Fig. 95 Heating: Control elements

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Setting

Recommended basic settings of the heating controls.

Control dial settings » Fig. 95 on page 86

Symbol Key  » Fig. 95

Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 94 on

Setting

on page 86

page 85

A

B

C

Defrosting the windshield and side To the right up to the

Open and align with the side

window

3

Do not switch on

Briefly switch on

Do not switch on



windows

stop

Free windshield and side windows

from mist

Open and align with the side

window

Desired temperature

2 or 3

  



To the stop to the

right

The fastest heating

3

Opening

Comfortable heating

Fresh air mode - ventilation

Desired temperature

2 or 3

  



To the stop to the

left

Desired position

We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 94 on page 85 in

the open position in all operating modes.

Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-

trol C » Fig. 95 on page 86 is turned to the  position. Recirculated air mode

can be switched on again from this setting by pressing the  button again.

Note

WARNING

If the air distribution is directed only towards the windows, the total amount

of air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell.

This can limit the heating comfort.

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.

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.

Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning system)

Switching on/off

 Introduction

Press the  button.

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This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

The indicator light in the button lights up.

Operation

Setting the air conditioning system

Recirculated air mode

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Press the  button again.

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The indicator light in the button goes out.

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The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met.

Operation

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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

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 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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Setting the air conditioning system

 Read and observe on page 88 first.

Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.

Control dial settings » Fig. 96 on page 88

Button » Fig. 96 on page 88

Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 94

Setting

on page 85

A

B

C





Automatically switch-

ed on

Defrost/defog windscreen and Desired tempera-

Open and align with the

side window

3 or 4

3

Do not switch on

side windows^a)

ture





To the stop to the

right

The fastest heating

Briefly switch on

Do not switch on

Briefly switch on^b)

Do not switch on

Switched off

Activated

Opening

Desired tempera-

ture

Comfortable heating

The fastest cooling

Optimal cooling

2 or 3

  



To the left up to

the stop

briefly 4, then

2 or 3

Opening

Desired tempera-

ture

1, 2 or 3

Activated

Open and align to the roof

Opening



To the stop to the

left

Fresh air mode - ventilation

Desired position

Switched off



a)

b)

We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.

Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode » page 89 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the  button.

We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 94 on page 85 in

Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-

the open position in all operating modes.

trol C » Fig. 96 on page 88 is turned to the  position.

Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing

the  button again.

Recirculated air mode

 Read and observe on page 88 first.

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.

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.

Switching on/off

Press the  button.

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The indicator light in the button lights up.

Press the  button again.

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The indicator light in the button goes out.

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Heating and air conditioning

Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)

Control elements

 Introduction

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Control elements

Automatic mode

Setting the temperature

Recirculated air mode

Controlling the blower

Defrosting windscreen

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Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tem-

perature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.

The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to al-

ter the settings manually.

Fig. 97 Climatronic: Control elements

The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met.

The buttons/control dial

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The cooling system is switched on » page 90.

The engine is running.

The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.

1

Setting the interior temperature » page 91

Display

2

3

Display of selected interior temperature

Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, change the displayed temperature

units » page 91

If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to

ensure that the engine cools down.

4

5

6

7

Automatic operation of the air conditioning system

Ventilation or defrosting of the windscreen activated

Direction of air flow

Recirculated air mode activated

Cooling system activated

Note

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We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage

once every year.

During operation of the Climatronic, under certain circumstances an increase

in engine idle speed can occur in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.

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9

Blower speed set

The buttons/control dial

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Adjust the blower speed » page 91

Interior temperature sensor

 Automatic mode » page 91

 De-mist or de-ice the windscreen » page 92

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



Air flow to the windows

Air flow to the upper body

Air flow in the footwell

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 Switch recirculation on/off » page 91

CAUTION

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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

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

1

» 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.

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If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.

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