Climate Control 131
When cooling 3 (air conditioning
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans the air entering from
outside and filters dust, soot, pollen and
spores from the interior air if the air
compressor) is switched on, condensation
forms,w hich is expelled from the und ersid e
of the vehicle.
recirculation system 3 is active. The active
carbon layer 3 eliminates most odours and
ha rm ful a mbient ga ses from the air.
At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on, in order to preventthe evaporatorfrom
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Have the pollen filter replaced at the
intervals specified in the Service Booklet.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
Note
For trouble-free operation of the Electronic
Climate Controlsystem 3, do notcover the
sensor located between the air vents
beneath the windscreen.
If the windscreen is misted-up due to damp
weather, temporarily set the system as
described under "Window demisting and
defrosting", see pages 122, 125.
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Air intake
Maintenance
Cooling 3 works most efficiently when the
windows, sunroof and tilting roof 3 are
closed. If the passenger compartment has
heated up considerably after a long period
in directsunlight, briefly open the windows,
sunroof and tilting roof 3 so tha t warm air
can escape quickly.
The airintakes in front of the windscreen on
the far right and left sides of the engine
compartment must be kept clear to allow
air intake. Remove any leaves,dirt or snow.
For consistently good operation, the air
conditioning compressor 3 must be
switched on for several minutes once per
month, regardless of the weather and the
time of year. Operation with the air
conditioning compressor switched on 3 is
not possible at low outside temperatures.
Air outlet
Do not cover the air outlets when stowing
items in the luggage compartment
stowage compartments.
For faults, contact a workshop.