Air distribution functions on the air conditioning block
WARNING
Stale air can quickly make the driver tired and affect their concentration, which in turn can cause collisions,
accidents and serious injuries.
● Never switch off the blower or switch on the air recirculation mode for an extended period as this prevents fresh
air from entering the vehicle interior.
Adjust the blower speed.
Direct air towards upper body.
Direct air into the footwell.
Direct air to the upper body and footwell.
Climatronic: Direct air onto the windscreen.
Guide air to the windscreen and the footwell.
Setting the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment with Climatronic
Set the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment on the Climatronic.
Setting the blower speed for the rear passenger compartment with the manual air
conditioning system
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Switch on the air conditioning block blowers in the centre console.
3. To set the blower speed, press the or buttons on the air conditioning block in the roof console.
4. To switch the system off, press the button until only a dash is visible on the display. Wait for around 3
seconds and press the button again.
Defrost function
On the air conditioning block
The defrost function of Climatronic clears the windscreen of ice and condensation.
The air is dehumidified and the blower is set to a high speed.
The defrost function of the manual air conditioning system clears the windscreen of ice and condensation.
The air must be dehumidified when the defrost function is switched on. For this reason, you cannot switch on
air recirculation mode or switch off cooling mode when the defrost function is switched on.
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