2008 DODGE SPRINTER window

218 Controls in detailAir conditioning
3
Control panel
for the air-conditioning
system
The air in the vehicle is neither cooled
nor dehumidified when the air condition-
ing system is switched off.\1To switch on:
press the
°
switch
for economy mode.
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on. N83.25-2048-31
Function
Page
1
Temperature selector
control
220
2
Airflow control with
indicator
220
3
Switch for air-recircula-
tion mode
221
4
Switch for reheat function
(dehumidification)
223
5
Air distribution control
221
6
Switch for \4
Economy mode
\4
Residual heat mode
218
222
Switching the air conditioning sys-
tem on or offiOnly use this setting for a brief peri-
od. The windows could otherwise fog
up.
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Air conditioning
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\1To switch off:
press the
°

switch for normal mode.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Air distribution control
Heating
\1
Set temperature selector control
1

(
\2
page 218) as required, but do not
turn the control below the middle po-
sition.
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set the air distribution control as
shown.
\1
Close the center air vents.
\1
Close the air vents.
\1
Open the side air vents half-way and
direct them at the side windows.
Ventilation/cooling This setting rapidly ventilates/cools the
vehicle interior.\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 218) to the lowest set-
ting (maximum cooling).
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 218)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set air distribution control
5

(
\2
page 218) to
h
.
Basic setting
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Air conditioning
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The display next to the airflow con-
trols indicates the speed of the air-
flow.The air distribution is set using the air
distribution control in the control panel
(
\2
page 218).
The symbols on the air distribution
control have the following meanings:
You can switch off the flow of outside air
if unpleasant odors are entering the ve-
hicle from outside, e.g. before driving
through a tunnel. No more outside air is
taken in and the air inside the vehicle is
recirculated.
iThe blower switches off if you press
the
ß airflow control again after the
slowest speed has been reached.
Setting air distributionMark
Meaning
h
\4
Air from the air vents
Ô
P
\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
Ò
\4
Air to the windshield
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
Ó
\4
Air from the air vents
\4
Air to the footwell
Air-recirculation modeWarning
G
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly if outside temperatures are low.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
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Air conditioning
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The reheat function quickly ensures de-
frosted windows and dehumidification in
the vehicle interior.\1To switch on:
press the
Å
switch
(
\2
page 218).The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1To switch on:
press the
Å
switch
(
\2
page 218).
\1
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Fogged-up windows
\1
If necessary, switch off air-recircula-
tion mode by pressing the
Ä

switch (
\2
page 218).The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Fresh air is supplied to the inte-
rior.
\1
Switch on the reheat function using
the
Å
switch (
\2
page 218).
The indicator lamp in the switch
comes on.
\1
Turn airflow control
2

(
\2
page 218) to a higher blower
speed, but do not turn the control
below second speed.
\1
Turn temperature selector
control
1
(\2
page 218) to a higher
temperature.
iResidual heat switches off automati-
cally:\4
after about 30 minutes
\4
when you switch on the ignition
\4
if the battery’s voltage drops
Reheat function
(dehumidification)
Special settingsiOnly use special settings briefly.
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224 Controls in detailAir conditioning
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\1
Turn air distribution control
5

to
‚P
.
\1
Close the center air vents and the air
outlets for the head area and the rear
compartment.
\1
Open the side air vents and direct
them at the side windows.
\1
If the windshield is fogged up on the
outside, switch on the windshield
wipers (
\2
page 210).
DefrostingThe following settings can be used to
clear the windshield and the side win-
dows, e.g. if covered with frost.
\1
Set temperature selector control
1

to
P
.
\1
Turn airflow control
2
to fourth
speed.
\1
Turn air distribution control
5

to
‚P
.
\1
Close the center air vents and the air
vents for the head area and the rear
compartment.
\1
Open the side air vents fully.
1Side window defroster vent thumbwheel\1
Turn side window defroster vent
thumbwheel
1
all the way up.
The defroster vent is open if the
defroster vent is visible.
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227 Controls in detail
Air conditioning
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Alter the air distribution by turning
the air vents.
The heater is operational when the engi-
ne is running. Depending on the tempe-
rature selected and the outside
temperature, it heats or ventilates.
The dust filter removes most dust partic-
les and pollen from the outside air. The interval for replacing the filter de-
pends on environmental factors, e.g.
high air pollution. The interval may be
shorter than that indicated in the Ser-
vice Booklet.!
CAUTION
Never close all the air vents, other-
wise there is a risk of damage to the
air-conditioning system in the rear
compartment.
Heater*
Warning
G
Follow the settings recommended on the
following pages for heating or cooling.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
Warning
G
Air flowing out of the air vents in the foot-
well when the heater is in operation may
be very hot. There is, therefore, a risk of
burns to bare skin in the immediate proxi-
mity of these outlets. Keep bare skin away
from these air outlets. If necessary, direct
the airflow into a different area of the ve-
hicle interior using the air distribution
control.
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Basic settingAir distribution control
Heating
\1
Set temperature selector control
1

(
\2
page 228) as required, but do not
turn the control below the middle po-
sition.
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 228)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set the air distribution control as
shown.
\1
Close the center air vents.
\1
Close the air vents.
\1
Open the side air vents half-way and
direct them at the side windows.
Ventilation This setting rapidly ventilates the vehicle
interior.\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 228) to the lowest set-
ting (maximum cooling).
\1
Set airflow control
2
(\2
page 228)
as required, but do not turn the con-
trol below the second speed.
\1
Set air distribution control
5

(
\2
page 228) to
h
.
\1
Open as required:
\4
the center air vents
\4
the side air vents
\4
the ventilation vents
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231 Controls in detail
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Air-recirculation mode You can switch off the flow of outside air
if unpleasant odors are entering the ve-
hicle from outside, e.g. before driving th-
rough a tunnel. No more outside air is
taken in and the air inside the vehicle is
recirculated.The switch for air-recirculation mode
3

is in the control panel (
\2
page 228).
\1To switch on:
press the
Ä
switch.
The indicator lamp in the switch co-
mes on.
\1To switch off:
press the
Ä
switch again.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.
Special settings i
Only use special settings for a short
period.
Fogged-up windows
\1
If necessary, switch off air-recircula-
tion mode by pressing the switch
3

(
\2
page 228).
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out. Fresh air is supplied to the inte-
rior.
\1
Turn airflow control
2
(\2
page 228)
to a higher blower speed, but do not
turn the control below second
speed.
\1
Turn temperature selector control 1
(\2
page 228) to a higher tempe-
rature.
Warning
G
Only switch over to air-recirculation mode
briefly if outside temperatures are low.
The windows could otherwise fog up. As a
result, you could be distracted from road
and traffic conditions and cause an acci-
dent.
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