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Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior
Permanent comfort settings
Automatic climate control
See Automatic climate control(page 84).
Recommended setting is AUTO and22°C.
Autolamps
See Lighting control (page 53).
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As long as the button is selected,recirculated air cannot be selectedand the air conditioning cannot beswitched off. The blower speed andtemperature are set to maximumperformance automatically andcannot be adjusted manually.
If the button is pressed again, thesystem returns to the previoussetting.
Switching the airconditioning on and off
To switch on/off the cooling effect,press the A/C button. A/C isindicated in the display when thecooling effect is switched on.
Recirculated air
Press the button to toggle betweenoutside air and recirculated interiorair. The light in the button indicatesoperation.
Switching the climatecontrol system on and off
Note: This setting is recommendedonly when driving with the windowsand/or sunroof open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the OFF button to switch offthe entire system. The climate controlsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
If the ON button is pressed, thesystem returns to the previoussettings.
If another button is pressed, thestored settings will be changedaccordingly when the system isswitched on.
Permanent comfortsettings
Set the temperature and the blowerspeed to suit individual requirements.Switch on the air conditioning. Therecommended air distribution settingis footwell or face level.
Rapid heating of the vehicleinterior
Press the button and select a highblower setting as soon as the enginehas reached operating temperature.
Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior
At high external tempertures, switchthe air conditioning and the bloweron. Set the temperature control tocold. Set the air distribution to suitindividual requirements. Therecommended air distribution settingis face level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In very humid weather and tomaximize the cooling effect, alsoswitch on the recirculated air and setthe blower to high speed.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Note: Note: The automatic climatecontrol system can be operated viathe navigation system touchsceen.See separate handbook.
The temperature, amount anddistribution of the air flow arecontrolled automatically and adjustedaccording to the driving and weatherconditions. The recommendedsystem settings for all seasons are22 °C and AUTO mode (the airconditioning is switched on). Theindividual settings can be adjusted asnecessary. Avoid adjusting thesettings when the vehicle interior isextremely hot or cold. The automaticclimate control system adjusts to thecurrent circumstances automatically.For the system to function properly,the side and centre vents should befully open.
Pressing the AUTO button onceswitches on the AUTO mode.
Setting the temperature
Reduces temperatureBlue
Increases temperatureRed
The temperature can be set between16 °C and 28 °C in steps of 0.5 °Cusing the buttons. In position LO(below 16 °C) the system will switchto permanent cooling, in HI (above28 °C) to permanent heating, and notregulate a stable temperature.
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The auxiliary heater aids in warmingthe engine and the interiorcompartment. It is integrated into thecooling system and is automaticallyswitched on or off depending uponthe coolant temperature.
It is possible that when theprogrammable auxiliary heater isactivated, exhaust fumes may comefrom under the sides of the vehicle.This is normal.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note: When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note: The electric sunroof isconnected to the vehicle’s globalopening and closing feature. SeeGlobal opening and closing (page 40).
There are two ways of opening thesunroof – the rear of the sunroof liftsopen or the sunroof opens from thefront, sliding back under the roof. Thesunroof opens and closes whilst theswitch is pressed.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric sunroof.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the + button repeatedly to raisethe temperature. Pressing the –button repeatedly will lower thetemperature. The number ofilluminated lights beside the buttonindicates the selected step. Theheater setting is indicated in red, thecooler setting in blue. When no lightis illuminated, the ventilation of theseat is switched off.
Recommended settings
Use step 1 or 2 for ventilation of theseat with a comfortable temperaturefor longer periods. The steps 4 and5 are only recommended for shortperiods with a high difference intemperature.
When the seat is being ventilated, theheater may be switched onautomatically. This is to prevent theflow of air becoming uncomfortablycool.
The air in the vehicle interior is usedto ventilate the seats. The coolingeffect therefore depends on thetemperature of the vehicle interior.Switch on the air conditioning ifnecessary and set the air distributionto the footwell. See Climate control(page 80).
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Circuits protectedFuse
Conventional headlamps: 7.5 A; Xenon headlamps: 20 A16/18
Automatic transmission: 10 A17
Auxiliary heater (Diesel): 20 A; Battery Backed−up Sounder (ST):7.5 A23
Diode electronic module34
Diode air conditioning35
Diode engine cooling fan36
HO2S sensor37
Engine Control Valves/Vehicle Speed Sensor40
Engine management Duratec engines: 10 A; Duratorq engines:15 A42
Central fuse box
Circuits protectedFuse
Audio system or audio system and instrument cluster69
Trailer – max. 20 A fuse74
Instrument cluster78
Reversing lamps80
Sensors for passenger airbag and automatic climate control81
Daytime running lamps88
Trailer – max. 20 A fuse92
Brake lamps93
License plate lamps97
Symbols in the fuse box
See Owner’s handbook
Airbag
ABS
Dipped beam
Main beam or headlamps
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Fuses
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Fuel pump
Auxiliary or fuel fired heater,glow plugs (diesel), fuelinjection pump relay (diesel)
Battery sensing
Engine cooling fan
Automatic transmission
Auxiliary power sockets
Battery positive feed
Diode
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Fuses