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Locking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the right.
Unlocking the storage compartment
– Turn the master key in the lock to the left.
Two holders for placing drink cans are located on the inside of the lid.
WARNING
•The storage compartment must always be closed when driving
for safety reasons.
•The drinks can holder should not be used while driving.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger
side
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control
dial ⇒fig. 95.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recom-
mend that you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating
in the heating mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the
storage compartment.
Storage drawer*
– Press in the middle of the storage compartment ⇒fig. 96 and
the storage compartment will come out.
WARNING
•The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and
must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!
Fig. 95 Storage
compartment: Control
dial for the cooling
system
Fig. 96 Dash panel:
Storage drawer
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•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer
period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and
occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to
mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recircu-
lated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recircu-
lating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evap-
orator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of
the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through
considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 107 to the right in order to
increase the temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the temperature.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower off.
– Pressing switch causes the recirculating air system ⇒page 111 to be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 112
using air distribution regulator .
Switching cooling on and off
– Press the switch . The symbol
 in the switch comes
on.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched off. The symbol
 in the button is no longer illumi-
nated.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 107 The air condi-
tioning system: Control
elements
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Note
•The whole heat output will be needed to unfrost the windscreen and
side windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to
restriction of the heating comfort.
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch
the air conditioning system on at least once a month for approximately 5
minutes at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the
year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short
time.
•Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒ page 111.
Setting air conditioning system
Recommended settings of air conditioning controls:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Turn control dial ⇒ page 109, fig. 107 to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒ page 112, fig. 108 and point towards the
side window.
Keeping winscreen demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the
windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Blower switch in position 2,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and ,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button .
Warming up the inside of the ve hicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode
with the pushbutton . The windows can steam up in this position
however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer
misted up and the desired temperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output,
•Blower switch in position 1 or 2,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Close the air outlet vents 3,
•Open the air outlet vents 4,
•Set the air distribution regulator between positions  and , if the
windscreen gets misted up again, as required.
Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•Close all windows and the sliding/tilting roof,
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop
•Blower switch in position 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
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•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode
with the pushbutton .
Optimum cooling
•Turn the control dial to the left up to the stop and the temperature
can then be increased by turning the regulator to the right according to the
prevailing conditions,
•Blower switch in position 1, 2 , or 3;
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ,
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button ,
•We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that
the air flows to the rear over the heads of the occupants. Do not press
button - recirculated air mode.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 109, fig. 107 to the left up to the stop,
•Blower switch in the desired position,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 112, fig. 108 ,
•Switch off the cooling by pressing button ,
•Switch off the recirculated air mode by pressing button .
Fresh air is also supplied to the rear footwell if you select air outlet vents
5 with the aid of the air distribution control .
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of
the vehicle and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle
from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a
tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recircul ated air mode on
– Press switch ⇒page 109, fig. 107 the switch symbol

lights up.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol
 goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically or cannot be switched
on, if the air distribution control ⇒page 109, fig. 107 is in position .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period
of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occu-
pants, divert your attention and al so cause the windows to mist up.
The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air
mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
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Air outlet vents
Fig. 108 Air vents at the front
Fig. 109 Air vents at the rear
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel (not when in the end position). Close air outlet vents
– Turn the vertical thumbwheel into the end position.
Redirecting air flow
– Swivel upward or downward the gr
ille of the vents in order to
change the direction of the air flow using the vertically
arranged thumbwheel.
– Turn the horizontal thumbwheel on the vent to the right or left in order to change the air flow to the appropriate side.
You can set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution
control ⇒page 109, fig. 107 . You can also set the vents 3 and 4
⇒ fig. 108 and 6 ⇒ fig. 109 individually.
Unwarmed or cooled air will flow out of the air outlet vents according to the
setting of control dial ⇒page 109, fig. 107 and the atmospheric condi-
tions.
The rear footwell vents 7 are controlled together with the vents 5. Turn the
air distribution control ⇒page 109, fig. 107 into the position
.
Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the
engine when in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which
the interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight
in order to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the
window is open.
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The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching
in the cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of
the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher
than +5 °C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•The fuse of the air conditioning system is defective ⇒page 260.
Check the fuse, replace it if necessary.
•The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time
because the coolant temperature of the engine is too hot.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the
cooling capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a
specialist garage.
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air
and cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of
the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically,
once it has been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribu-
tion. It is not necessary to manually alter the settings. The
automatic
mode ⇒ page 115 ensures maximum wellbeing of the occupants at all
times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met:
•engine running,
•outside temperature above +5 °C,
•the button is not pressed.
If the Climatronic system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity
drops in the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced
as a result of this particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air
humidity. The system prevents the windows misting up during the cold
season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance
the cooling effect ⇒.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full
heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating
temperature.
Puddle of water below car
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the
air conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This
is quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
First of all press and hold the button ⇒page 114, fig. 110 and then
press the button . The temperature measuring unit appears in the
display.ECON
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An acoustic signal for depressed buttons
Simultaneous pressing of buttons and can be used to de-acti-
vate or activate this function.
A higher tone is heard when switching on this function, when increasing
the blower speed or when increasing the temperature.
A lower tone is heard when switching off this function, when decreasing
the blower speed or when decreasing the temperature.
Aeration of the vehicle when ignition is switched off*
On models fitted with power sliding/tilting roof with sollar cells, the fresh
air blower is automatically switched over to “solar mode ” if the sun ray's
are sufficient after switching off the ignition. The solar cells on the
sliding/tilting roof deliver power for the fresh air blower. This supplies the
interior of the car with fresh air.
For an optimum ventilation, the air outlet vents 3 and 4 must be opened
⇒ page 118.
The ventilation functions only when the sliding/tilting roof is closed.
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all
the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize
yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation
systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with
the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer
period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and
occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to
mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recircu-
lated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period,
odours may be produced at the evaporator because of deposits. Switch
the air conditioning system on at least once a month for approximately 5
minutes at the highest blower stage - also during the cold season of the
year - in order to remove such odours. Also open a window for a short
time.
•We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recir-
culating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evap-
orator from the interior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of
the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through
considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
•Using the air conditioning economically ⇒page 112.
•Operational faults ⇒page 113.
Overview of the control elements
Fig. 110 Climatronic: Control elements
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The buttons
Defrosting the windscreen
The displays Display of blower stages

Display of outside temperature, here: +11 °C
Defrosting the windscreen

Recirculated air mode 
Direction of air flow 
Display of selected inside temperature, here: +22 °C
Display for:
− Automatic mode ( AUTO) or
− Cooling system switched off ( ECON) or
− Climatronic switched off ( OFF)
The buttons Automatic mode
Recirculated air mode
Button for:
−Reducing blower speed or
− Switching off Climatronic ( OFF)
Increasing blower speed button or switching Climatronic on
Air flow button to chest (ventilation mode)
Air flow button to footwell at front and rear (heating mode)
Button for decreasing temperature
Button for increasing temperature
Button for switching off cooling system
The sensor Interior temperature sensor
Buttons , and can also be pressed in combination.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a
constant temperature and to demist the windows in the
interior of the car.
Switching automatic mode on
– Set a temperature between +18 °C (64 °F) and +29 °C (86 °F).
– Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒ page 118, fig. 111
upwards
– Press the button .
When the automatic mode is operating, AUTO appears in the display.
Automatic mode operates only within the control temperature range from
+18 °C (64 °F) up to 29 °C (86 °F). If you select the temperature below
+18 °C (64 °F), LO appears in the display. If you select a temperature
higher than + 29 °C (86 °F), HI appears in the display. In both limit posi-
tions the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity,
respectively. The temperature is not controlled in this case.
If you press when the automatic mode is operating a desired button
(except buttons 15 and 16 ), the automatic mode is switched off.
ECON mode
The cooling system is switched off in the ECON mode -
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Switching ECON mode on
– Press the button .
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