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Climate Control
Switch on A/C.
Air conditioning A/C on/off
Recirculation of interior air
The recirculation of interior air allows the
passenger compartment to be isolated
from polluted air in areas of heavy traffic
and inside tunnels.
The air conditioning system is designed
to operate effectively in all seasons, with
the windows closed:
● Activate interior air recirculation.
● Adjust air distribution to head area.
● Set temperature control to coldest
● It lowers the temperature in summer.
The intake of exterior air helps to avoid
and eliminate misting of the windscreen
and the side windows.
level.
● It increases the effectiveness of the
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all vents.
demisting, in winter, above 3°C.
Note
Press A/C to switch on air conditioning.
The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Air conditioning is
only functional when the engine is
running and fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off air
conditioning.
When required, this function also allows
faster heating or cooling of the air in the
passenger compartment.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Rotate selector 8 to the right to allow
interior air recirculation.
Rotate selector 8 to the left to deactivate
air recirculation and allow intake of
exterior air.
● Turn knob 3 to position 4: the air flow is
maximized towards the windscreen.
Note
● Turn knob 5 to
: the air distribution
To obtain cool air more quickly, enable
the interior air recirculation for a brief
period. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
is directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature to warmest level.
● Switch on A/C, if required.
Warning
The exchange of fresh air is reduced in
air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the air
humidity increases, so the windows
may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates, which
may cause the occupants to feel
drowsy.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the
freezing point. Therefore, condensation
may form and drip from under the
vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required, switch
off the cooling system for fuel saving
reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit Autostops.
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● Switch on heated rear window
.
● Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the door windows
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot air
can disperse quickly.
Switch on A/C.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot air
can disperse quickly.
● Activate interior air recirculation.
● Adjust air distribution to head area.
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