2005 Seat Cordoba climate control

3 Contents
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C
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S
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Introduction to the subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Air Bag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Safety for children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . . . 41
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Controls on the steering wheel* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Opening and closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Radio-frequency remote control key* . . . . . . . . . . 65
Electric windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Opening roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lights and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Switches in the central console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Seats and luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . 87
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Head restraints* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Adjustable steering column* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Roof rack* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Ashtrays*, cigarette lighter* and electrical sockets95
Stowage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Cruise control system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Intelligent technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS . 131
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)* . . . . . 132
Power steering* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Your vehicle and the environment . . . . . . . . . 135
The first 1,500 km – and afterwards . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cleaning the exhaust fumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Environment-friendly and economical driving . . . 137
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Care of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Checking and refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

6Content
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This manual is structured to give you the information you need as quickly
and clearly as possible. The contents of this Manual are grouped into
relatively shorts se
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(e.g.“Air conditioning”). The
entire manual is divided into five large parts which are:
1 1.
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Information on the vehicle equipment relating to passive safety such as seat
belts, airbags, seats, etc.
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Information about the distribution of controls in the driver position of the
vehicle, about the seat adjustment possibilities, how to create a suitable
climate in the passenger compartment, etc.
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Advice relating to driving, care and maintenance of your vehicle and certain
problems which you may solve yourself.
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Figures, data, dimensions and measurements (for example fuel
consumption) of your vehicle.
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At the end of this manual there is a detailed alphabetical index, thiswill
help you to rapidly find the information you require.K

99 Climate control
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
C
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H
He
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d vve
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Observations
Controls
R
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– TTe
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Right – increases heat output
Left – decreases heat output
In vehicles fitted with an additional heating system*, turn to the
red point to activate the system.
R Ro
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y cco
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tr
ro
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B–
– VVe
en
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ti
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la
at
to
or
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The air flow can be regulated in four stages. When driving at low
speed it is advisable to have the blower running at low speed.
On vehicles with a dust and pollen filter, dust, pollen, soot, etc.,
12
3
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DIBN-100Fig. 84
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n oor
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o ggu
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mu
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m vvi
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or
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af
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g aal
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d bbe
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f iic
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, ssn
no
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T Th
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d cca
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g oof
f tth
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ti
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d vve
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la
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n ssy
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st
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ms
s aas
s wwe
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t th
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e wwi
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do
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w dde
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fr
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st
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d dde
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mi
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s cca
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nl
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b be
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in
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100Climate control
will be held back by the filter regardless of the position of the
blower switch B.
In position 0the blower fan is off. But it is not advisable to
maintain this position for too long as the windows will mist up.
On vehicles with a fresh air filter it is only necessary to use position
0of rotary control
Bin the case of bad smell contamination. The
filter holds back dust, pollen, soot, etc.
R Ro
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ta
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y ssw
wi
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h
C–
– AAi
ir
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st
tr
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bu
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ti
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nB Bu
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to
on
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D–
– AAi
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ec
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rc
cu
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la
at
ti
io
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n
Press this button to activate the function. The orange color symbol
lights up when the function is activated.
With this function the air flow from the outside is closed. If the fan
is set at a certain speed, the air is drawn from the interior of the
vehicle instead of the outside, thus allowing for the air to
recirculate. This way you can momentarily avoid bad smells, smoke
or dust from entering. Another use of this function is to heat or cool
the vehicle’s air faster by recirculating it.
Press the button to deactivate this function.
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S Sy
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Ai
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:
1, 2
5
1, 2, 5
3, 4
T Tr
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101 Climate control
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
V
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Depending on the position of air distribution control
C, the air will
flow from one vent or another.
The air temperature will depend on the position of rotary knob
A.
Furthermore, vents
3and 4can be closed or opened individually
and the air flow can be oriented as necessary.
Closed vent: control in vertical position.
Open vent: control in horizontal position.
The air flow can be oriented as you wish by swiveling the vent with
the control.D De
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sc
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s
•Rotary knob
Ato the right to the stop (red point).
•Rotary knob
Bto speed 4.
•Rotary knob
Con
•Vents
3closed.
•Vents
4open and oriented towards the side windows.
Remember that the engine coolant fluid must have optimal
temperature to achieve correct functioning of the heating system
(except in vehicles fitted with additional heating*).
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Handling instructions


102Climate control
D
De
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mi
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sc
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en
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s,
, ffr
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nd
d ssi
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de
e wwi
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nd
do
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s
If windshields fog up when air humidity is high (i.e. if it is raining),
the following is recommended:
•Rotary knob
Ato heating (hot), if necessary.
•Rotary knob
Bto speed 2or 3.
•Rotary knob
Con
•Vents
3closed.
•Vents
4closed and oriented towards side windows.
Once defogged and as a preventative measure you can place
control
Cto the position. This way you will achieve more
comfort and avoid fogging of windshields again.
R Ra
ap
pi
id
d hhe
ea
at
ti
in
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g oof
f tth
he
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ab
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in
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•Rotary knob
Ato the right to the stop (red point).
•Rotary knob
Bto speed 3.
•Rotary knob
Con
•Vents
3and 4open.
C Co
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fo
or
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ta
ab
bl
le
e hhe
ea
at
ti
in
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g oof
f tth
he
e cca
ab
bi
in
n
Once the windshield is defogged and the desired temperature is
reached, the following should be applied:
•Rotary knob
Bto the desired speed.
•Rotary regulator
Ato the desired heating position.
•Turn rotary regulator
Cto the area between the air distribution at
and
⇒fig. 84.•If the windshield is fogged up, rotary regulator
Con
•Close vents
3.
•With vents
4you can adjust the hot air flow and direction.
V Ve
en
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ti
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la
at
ti
io
on
n ((f
fr
re
es
sh
h aai
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)
With the following setting fresh air flows from vents
3and 4
without heating:
•Rotary knob
Bto desired speed.
•Rotary knob
Ato the left stop (blue point).
•Rotary regulator
Cto
•If the windshield fogs up, rotary regulator
Cto
•Open vents
3and 4.
If necessary regulator
Ccan be turned to other positions.K
General notes
•To ensure proper functioning of the heating and ventilation
system, any object must be removed from the air inlet on the grid
below the windscreen.
•Only controls
Aand Ccan be adjusted to any intermediate
position.
•When driving at low speed select a slow ventilation speed and
place control
Cat to avoid fogging up of the windshields.
•Since heating efficiency depends on the coolant fluid
temperature, full heating power occurs when the engine has
reached its operating temperature.


103 Climate control
Safety FirstControls and equipment Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
•Stale air exits outside through the boot area. For this reason, do
not obstruct air flow from the cabin to the rear part by placing
clothing on the rear shelf.
•The pollen filter cartridges must be regularly replaced as
indicated in the Inspection and Maintenance Plan to avoid a
decrease in heating power.
K
A Ai
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nd
di
it
ti
io
on
ni
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*
Observations
The air conditioning system is a combination of hot and cold air
increasing comfort and safety at any time of the year.
T Th
he
e aai
ir
r cco
on
nd
di
it
ti
io
on
ni
in
ng
g oon
nl
ly
y ffu
un
nc
ct
ti
io
on
ns
s iif
f tth
he
e een
ng
gi
in
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e iis
s ssw
wi
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tc
ch
he
ed
d oon
n,
,
t th
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e oou
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ts
si
id
de
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mp
pe
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ra
at
tu
ur
re
e iis
s aab
bo
ov
ve
e aap
pp
pr
ro
ox
x.
. 55°
°C
C aan
nd
d tth
he
e ssp
pe
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ed
d
s sw
wi
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tc
ch
h oof
f ffa
an
n
Bi
is
s sse
et
t aat
t aa ssp
pe
ee
ed
d.
.
Air conditioning not only decreases the temperature but also the
humidity of the vehicle’s interior. If the humidity of the outside air
is very high, the vehicle occupants will enjoy increased comfort,
even if the outside temperature is the same as the inside
temperature. The air conditioning system of this model allows you
to select a certain temperature (between 18°C and 26°C) with the
rotary knob
Afor the temperature selection. With the information
received by the different temperature sensors located in strategic
areas of the vehicle, the temperature of your choice is regulated.
K
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af
fe
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g,
, aal
ll
l wwi
in
nd
do
ow
ws
s
m mu
us
st
t bbe
e kke
ep
pt
t ccl
le
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an
n aan
nd
d ffr
re
ee
e oof
f iic
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, mmi
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st
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, ssn
no
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, eet
tc
c.
.
T Th
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s iis
s tth
he
e rre
ea
as
so
on
n wwh
hy
y yyo
ou
u ssh
ho
ou
ul
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d rre
ea
ad
d cca
ar
re
ef
fu
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ll
ly
y tth
hr
ro
ou
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he
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ns
st
tr
ru
uc
ct
ti
io
on
ns
s
o on
n ppr
ro
op
pe
er
r hha
an
nd
dl
li
in
ng
g oof
f tth
he
e hhe
ea
at
ti
in
ng
g aan
nd
d vve
en
nt
ti
il
la
at
ti
io
on
n ssy
ys
st
te
em
ms
s aas
s wwe
el
ll
l aas
s tth
he
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w wi
in
nd
do
ow
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104Climate control
Controls
R
Ro
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Fully to the right (red point) – more heat, no temperature
regulation.
To the left – less heat, if the
Ebutton is engaged, the system
delivers full air conditioning power, without temperature
regulation.
Between the two positions the system can regulate different
temperatures, depending on your selection.
In vehicles fitted with an additional heating system*, turn to the
red point to activate the system.
If the temperature selected is lower than the temperature outside,
the
Ebutton must be pressed to reach the temperature. R Ro
ot
ta
ar
ry
y kkn
no
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b
B–
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The air flow can be set at four different speeds. In the 0position,
the fan is switched off. If this position is used for a long time, the
windows may fog up. Hence, it is not advisable to keep this
position on for a long time.
R Ro
ot
ta
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ry
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la
at
to
or
r
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ut
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n
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la
at
ti
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on
n OOn
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/O
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ff
f
To activate this function press the button. When function is
activated the orange warning lamp will light up.
With this function air inlets from the outside are closed. If a fan
speed has been selected, the air is drawn in from the cabin instead
of from the outside allowing for air recirculation. This way the entry
of bad odors, smoke and dust can be avoided. You can also heat or
cool the cabin air faster by having the air recirculate.
Fig. 86
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