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Air conditionerAir supply
You can select fan speeds 
from 1 to 4. The greater the air 
supply, the more effective the 
heating and ventilation are. In 
position 0, the fan and the heater are 
switched off. By using position 0, you 
can totally block the interior ventilation 
outlets by pressing the button for the 
recirculated-air mode.
Temperature
In order to increase the 
temperature of the passenger 
compartment, turn it to the 
right (red). Temperature regu-
lation will keep the interior temperature 
you have selected constant.
Air distribution
You can direct air to flow onto 
the windows  , toward the 
upper body   and into the 
footwell  . You can also 
make all intermediate settings. In the 
 setting, there is a low flow of air onto 
the windows to keep them free of 
condensation. The "6 o'clock" setting is 
recommended as a normal setting (refer 
also to the illustration and overview on 
page 90).
Rear window defroster
When the rear window defroster 
is activated, the indicator lamp 
comes on. The rear window defroster 
switches off automatically. Refer to 
page 70.
Air conditioner
The air is cooled and dehumidi-
fied and Ð depending on the 
temperature setting Ð rewarmed when 
the air conditioner system is switched 
on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the 
engine is started.
Use the button to switch the air condi-
tioner off at outside temperatures 
below approx. 41 7(+5 6). This will 
help to prevent the windows from 
fogging up.
If the windows fog over after switching 
the air conditioner off, switch it back 
on.
Condensation forms in the air 
conditioner system during opera-
tion, which then exits under the vehicle. 
Traces of condensed water of this kind 
are thus normal.<
Recirculated-air mode 
You can respond to unpleasant 
external odors by temporarily 
blocking the outside air. The system 
then recirculates the air already within 
the vehicle.
If the windows fog over in the 
recirculated air mode, switch the 
recirculated air off and increase the air 
supply as required.< 
Everything from A to Z
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Changing a wheel159 
Charge indicator lamp20 
Check air pressure28 
Check Control75 
Check engine oil level135 
Child restraint 
systems54,60 
Child-safety locks58 
Child's seat54 
Cigarette lighter104 
Cleaning windshield68 
Clock75 
refer also to the Radio or 
Computer Owner's Manual 
Cockpit16 
Coin holder102 
Combination switch68 
Compression184 
Computer76 
Configure settings52 
Consumption77 
display74 
Contents10 
Control elements20 
Coolant121,137,187 
antifreeze121 
Coolant temperature 
gauge74 
Cooling system187 
Copyright4 
Cornering Brake Control 
(CBC)21,117 Cruise control71 
Cruising range77 
Cup holder, refer to 
beverage holder102 
Curb weight186 
Current check indicator20 
D 
Dashboard16 
Data 
dimensions185 
engine184 
technical184 
weights186 
Daytime-driving lamp 
switch87 
DBC (Dynamic Brake 
Control)118 
Defrost position94,98 
Defrostable rear window99 
Defrosting 
rear window92 
windows94,98 
Digital clock75 
Dimensions185 
Dipstick, engine oil135 
Disc brakes118 
Displacement184 
Display lighting87 
Displays18 
Distance warning78 Diversity Antenna 
system174 
Door key32,35 
Door locks, care121 
Doors 
child-safety locks58 
emergency operation34 
unlocking and locking34 
DOT Quality Grades125 
Draft-free ventilation93 
Drive belts188 
Driving hints115 
Driving in winter121 
Driving lamps87 
DSC (Dynamic Stability 
Control)81,173 
Dynamic Brake Control 
(DBC)118 
Dynamic Stability Control 
(DSC)22,81,173 
E 
Electric power seat48 
Electric power windows43 
Electrical accessories, 
failure164 
Electrical system188 
Electronic vehicle 
immobilizer33 
Elements of operation16 Emergency operation, 
doors34 
Energy Control73 
Engine 
coolant137,187 
data184 
starting61 
Engine oil 
capacity187 
consumption135 
pressure20 
quality136 
specifications136 
viscosity136 
Engine speed184 
Exterior mirrors51 
F 
Failure messages75 
Fault displays75 
Fault, ABS117 
Filler cap cover27 
Filling capacities187 
Filling the washer 
reservoir187 
First-aid kit26 
Fittings, tow starting and 
towing168 
Flashlight101 
Flat tire124,159 
Fog lamps88