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Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)
The REST switch (1) is located on the
center section of the dashboard.
The residual engine heat utilization
system can be used to keep the
vehicle interior warm for some time
after the engine is switched off.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove it altogether.
To switch on:
1. Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1),
the indicator lamp (2) lights up.
The blower will run at speed 1 regardless of the
setting of the airflow control.
2. Set the temperature control as required, refer to
"Heating, Ventilation".
To switch off:
Press the residual engine heat utilization switch (1)
again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.The residual engine heat utilization is automatically
switched off if:
1. If the key is turned to position 2 in the ignition lock,
2. after about 30 minutes,
3. if the battery voltage is too low.
A IR CONDITIONING, REGULA TED (OPTIONA L)
The air conditioning switch (1) is
located on the center section of the
dashboard.
The air conditioning can be used to
cool or dehumidify the air in the
vehicle. The selected temperature is
reached as quickly as possible and
then held constant.
The air conditioning is only operational when the
engine is running.
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116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELTo switch on:
Press switch (1), the indicator lamp (2) in the switch
lights up.
To switch off:
Press switch (1) again, the indicator lamp (2) goes out.
NOTE: Run the air conditioning at least once a month
for about 10 minutes.
It is possible that the air conditioning will
automatically switch off at outside temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C). Dehumidification is then also not
possible.
Condensation may emerge from the underside of the
vehicle.
The air conditioner only uses the refrigerant R-134a.
This refrigerant does not damage the earth’s ozone
layer.
Climate Control (on Vehicles with A ir Conditioning)1. Set the airflow control (2) to position 1 to 4.
Position 4 gives maximum cooling.
2. Set the temperature switch (1) as required (The
interior temperature is regulated by the
Tempmatik. If the interior temperature falls below
the preset temperature, warm air is automatically
supplied).
3. Set the air distribution control (3) to h.
4. To switch on air conditioning, press switch (4).
WARNING!
While driving, deactivate the air conditioning
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.
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