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Automatic air recirculation
The automatic air recirculation system has
an air quality sensor to detect harmful
ambient gases, in which case it will switch
automatically to air recirculation mode.
Press automatic air recirculation button t;
the system provides the optimum settings
for almost all conditions. Control indicator
in the button illuminates when automatic
air recirculation is enabled.
Press button t again to turn automatic air
recirculation system off; control indicator in
the button extinguishes and outside air is
drawn into the vehicle.
The system is only operational when the
engine is running. Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
z
Press AUTO button.
z Open all air vents.
z Set temperature using central rotary
knob.
All air vents are actuated automatically in
automatic mode. The air vents should
therefore always be open - see page 104.
The control indicator in the AUTO button
illuminates when automatic mode has
been selected.
To switch the system off, set fan to x .Temperature preset
The central rotary knob can be used to set
the temperature; 22 °C, 24 °C and 26 °C
appear on the rotary
knob. Intermediate
settings are possible.
The selected temperature is maintained.
At the lowest or highest temperature
setting, the system works at maximum
cooling or heating.
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Manual settings
Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or
misted windows), the functions of the
system can be modified manually.
System settings can be changed by
pressing button n (control indicator in
button will illuminate) or by adjusting the
fan or air distribution rotary knob.
Automatic regulation of temperature, air
flow rate, air distribution mode, air
recirculation mode and air conditioning is
disabled.
To return to automatic mode:
press AUTO button.
Air distribution mode - see page 106,
air flow rate - see page 106,
air recirculation mode - see page 109,
air conditioning system - see page 109. Window demisting and defrosting
To clear misted or icy
windows, e.g. due to
damp weather, damp clothing or low
outside temperatures:
z Press button V, to clear the windscreen.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
z Set fan to desired speed. Air recirculation mode
4 is automatically
switched off. Air conditioning n switches
on.
To switch off window demisting and
defrosting, press button V again, press
AUTO button, adjust fan speed or air
distribution rotary knob.
9 Warning
Failure to follow thes e instructions could
lead to misted or icy windows and
accidents stemming from impaired
visibility.
