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Heating and air conditioning system 115

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switched on.

For the sake of the environment

When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.

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

vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this

particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system

prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.

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.

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:

It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the

cooling effect ⇒ page 118.

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The fuse on the air conditioning system has blown. Check the fuse, replace it if

necessary ⇒ page 258.

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

The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order

to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.

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coolant temperature of the engine is too hot ⇒ page 18.

The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to provide

cooling at a high load of the engine.

If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling

capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.

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

tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal

and not an indication of a leak!

Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)

Recommended setting for all periods of the year:

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Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C.

AUTO

Description

Press the button

⇒ page 116, fig. 141.

The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating,

fresh air and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the

occupants of the car.

Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4, so that the air flow is directed slightly

upwards.

Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*

The Climatronic maintains fully automatically a convenience temperature. This is

achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower

stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into account sunlight which

eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The automatic mode

⇒ page 117 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.

On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with solar cells, the fresh air blower

is automatically switched over to “solar mode” if the sun ray's are sufficient after

switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the sliding/tilting roof deliver power for

the fresh air blower. This supplies the interior of the car with fresh air.

For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened

⇒ page 108, fig. 137.

Description of Climatronic system

The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:

The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.

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engine running,

outside temperature above approx. +2°C,

Using the system

Safety

Driving Tips

General Maintenance

Breakdown assistance

Technical Data

116 Heating and air conditioning system

WARNING

Overview of the control elements

The controls enable a separate setting of the temperature for the left

and right side.

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

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

how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist

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

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You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of

time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert

your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an

accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows

begin misting up.

Note

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If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may

be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch the cooling system on

at least once a month for approximately 5 minutes at the highest blower stage - also

during the cold season of the year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a

window for a short time.

Fig. 141 Climatronic: Control elements

The buttons

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

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A Defrost windscreen intensively

mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte-

rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system.

This produces a permanent odour when the air conditioning system is operating

which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replace-

ment of compressor).

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A Air flow to the windows

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A Air flow to head

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A Air flow in the footwell

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A Recirculated air mode

with air quality sensor

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The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage

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A Rear window heater

compartment.

Buttons / control dial

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On vehicles equipped with a factory-fitted radio* or navigation*, the informa-

A Setting of the temperature for the left side, operation of the seat heating of the

tion of the Climatronic is also shown on the display. This function can be switched

off, see operating instructions of the radio* or the navigation system*.

left front seat*

AUTO

A Automatic mode

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Using the cooling economically ⇒ page 114.

Operational problems ⇒ page 115.

OFF

A Switching off Climatronic

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A Setting the blower speed

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A Button for direct switching on/off of auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating)*

⇒ page 119

DUAL

A Switching on/off of the temperature setting in dual mode

Heating and air conditioning system 117

A Switching cooling on and off

switching cooling on and off

A Setting of the temperature for the right side, operation of the seat heating of

the right front seat*

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Press the button

in the button.

⇒ page 116, fig. 141. The warning light lights up

Note

Below the top row of buttons is located the interior temperature sensor. Do not

glue or cover over the sensor, otherwise it could have an unfavourable effect on the

Climatronic.

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When you again press the switch

, the cooling system is switched

off. The warning light in the button goes out. Only the function of the

ventilation remains active when no lower temperature than the

outside temperature can be reached.

Automatic mode

The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temper-

ature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.

Setting temperature

You can separate the interior temperature for the left and right side sepa-

rately.

Switching automatic mode on

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Set a temperature between +18 °C and +26 °C.

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You can set the temperature for both sides after switching on the igni-

Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 108, fig. 137, so that the air

tion with the control dial A.

flow is directed slightly upwards.

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If you wish to set the temperature for the right side, turn the control

AUTO

. In the right or left top corner a warning light

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Press the button

DUAL

lights up, this indicates

dial A. The warning light in the button

lights up, depending on which unit was last selected.

that differing temperatures for the left and right side can be set.

AUTO

If the warning light in the top right corner of the button

lights up, the

DUAL

If the warning light in the button

lights up, the temperature for both sides

Climatronic operates in “HIGH” mode. The “HIGH” mode is the standard setting of

the Climatronic.

cannot be set with the control dial A. You can reinitiate this function by pressing

DUAL

the button

. The warning light in the button which indicates the possibility to

set differing temperatures for the left and right side, goes out.

AUTO

When pressing again the button

, the Climatronic changes into the “LOW”

mode and the warning light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses

only in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise

level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air condi-

tioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.

You can set the interior temperature between +18°C and +26°C. The interior

temperature is regulated automatically within this range. If you chose a tempera-

ture lower than +18°C, a blue symbol lights up at the start of the numerical scale. If

you chose a temperature higher than +26°C, a red symbol lights up at the end of

the numerical scale. In both limit positions the Climatronic operates at maximum

cooling or heating capacity, respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this

case.

AUTO

By pressing again the button

, you change into the “HIGH” mode.

The automatic mode is switched off by pressing the button for the air distribution

or increasing or decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless

regulated.

Using the system

Safety

Driving Tips

General Maintenance

Breakdown assistance

Technical Data

118 Heating and air conditioning system

Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the

leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the

vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.

Switching recirculated air mode off

AUTO

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Press the button

or press the button

repetitively, until the

warning lights in the button go out.

Recirculated air mode

WARNING

In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle

and then fed back into the interior. When the automatic air distribu-

tion control is switched on, an air quality sensor measures the

concentration of pollutants in the drawn-in air.

You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time,

as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your

attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-

dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows

begin misting up.

Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from

getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or

when standing in a traffic jam. If a considerable increase in concentration

of pollutants is recognized by the air quality sensor, when the automatic

air distribution control is switched on, the air distribution control will

temporarily be switched off. If the concentration of pollutants decreases

to the normal level, the air distribution control is automatically switched

off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehicle interior.

Note

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If the windscreen mists up, press the button

After the windscreen has been demisted, press the button

The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature

A ⇒ page 116, fig. 141.

AUTO

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is higher than approx. 2°C.

Controlling blower

Switching recirculated air mode on

There are a total of seven blower stages available.

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Press the button repeatedly

side of the button lights up.

until the warning light on the left

The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line

with the interior temperature. You can also, however, adapt the blower

stages manually to suit your particular needs.

Switch on automatic air distribution control

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Press the button repeatedly

side of the button lights up.

until the warning light on the right

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on the left side (reduce blower speed) or on

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Press again the button

the right side (increase blower speed).

Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily

If you switch off the blower, the Climatronic is switched off.

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If the air quality sensor does not switch on the air distribution control

automatically when there is a nauseating smell, you can switch it on

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The set blower speed is displayed above the button

number of warning lights come on.

when the respective

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yourself by pressing the button

the button on the left side.

*. The warning light lights up in

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