Emergency starting and starting the engine with a very weak vehicle battery or after the vehicle
battery has been replaced may change or delete settings (including time, date, personal convenience
settings and programming). Check the settings and correct as necessary once the vehicle battery has
built up a sufficient charge.
Manual controls
Fig. 169 In the center console: Manual A/C controls.
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Press the corresponding button to switch a function on or off. If a function is switched on, an indicator
light in or under the button comes on. To switch off a function, press the button again.
The LED in a particular button lights up to show that the function is activated.
Button /
Knob
More information ⇒ꢀfig. 169
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Temperature: Turn the knob to set the temperature.
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Fan: Setting 0: the fan and manual A/C are switched off, Setting 6: highest fan speed.
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Air distribution: Direct airflow by turning knob to any setting (continously adjustable).
Defog / defrost button. Airflow is directed to the windshield. Recirculation mode
switches off automatically in this position or cannot be switched on. Increases the fan
speed to clear the windshield as quickly as possible. The cooling system switches on
automatically to dehumidify the air.
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Defog / defrost button. The incoming outside air is directed to the windshield, and air
recirculation automatically switches off. To defrost the windshield as quickly as
possible, humidity is removed from the air at temperatures above about 38 ºF (3 ºC )
and the blower is set to a high speed.
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Air distribution to the upper instrument panel outlets.
Air distribution in the footwells.
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