03 Climate
Electronic climate control, ECC
03 ` `89
G031044
A/C off/onRecirculation/Multifilter with sensorRecirculationAUTOAir distributionPassenger compartment temperature sen-
sorDefroster - windshield and side windowsRear window and door mirrors defrosterHeated front seats (option)Temperature passenger´s side
Temperature driver´s sideBlower
AUTO
This function automatically reg-
ulates the Electronic Climate
Control system so that the
selected temperatures are
maintained. The blower, heat-
ing, air distribution (air flow), air
conditioning, and optional air quality sensor
are controlled. If you prefer to manually set any
of these functions, the remaining functions will
still be controlled automatically. Pressing the
AUTObutton overrides any settings that were
previously made manually.
Rear window and door mirror defrosters
This function defrosts/de-ices
the rear window and door mir-
rors. The LED in the switch will
light up to indicate that the
heating function is engaged.
See page 66 for additional
information on this function.
NOTE
Never use ice scrapers made of metal as
they can easily scratch the mirror surface.
Temperature
These controls are used to indi-
vidually set the temperature for
both sides of the passenger
compartment. Please note that
the compartment will not be
heated or cooled faster by set-
ting the temperature higher or lower than nec-
essary.
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20
18
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Set the control to the temperature you prefer.Defroster
This function defrosts/de-ices
the windshield and front side
windows. The LED in the switch
will light up to indicate that the
defrost function is engaged.
•
Blower speed increases automatically and
the air conditioning will switch on (if not
already on and if the passenger compart-
ment blower is not turned off) to dehumid-
ify the air in the passenger compartment.
•
Recirculation will not function while defrost
is engaged.
•
The climate system will return to its previ-
ous settings when the defroster function is
switched off.
12 Index
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AA/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS.......................................................... 136
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air conditioning.......................................... 89
Air distribution................................ 88, 90, 91
Air quality sensor....................................... 91
Air vents..................................................... 88
Alarm........................................................ 116
All Wheel Drive......................................... 134
towing.................................................141
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 136
Audio system........................................... 216
CD changer (external)......................... 228
CD player.................................... 226, 227
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 229
PI seek................................................ 223
selecting a sound source.................... 221
sound settings.................................... 220
storing radio stations.......................... 222
AUTO (climate control)............................... 89
Automatic transmission........................... 130
Geartronic........................................... 132
kickdown............................................ 131AWD......................................................... 134
BBackrest, rear seat, folding...................... 102
Battery..................................................... 187
maintenance....................................... 195
replacing............................................. 196
specifications...................................... 244
Belt check................................................ 187
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 184
Blower (fan)................................................ 90
Brake circuit............................................. 135
Brake fluid................................................ 193
Brake system........................................... 135
Bulbs
list of................................................... 243
replacing............................................. 198CCapacities, fluids..................................... 240
Capacity weight....................................... 163Catalytic converter, three-way................. 245
CD changer.............................................. 227
CD changer (external).............................. 228
CD player................................................. 226
Central locking system - remote control. 109
Changing a wheel.................................... 169
Changing coolant..................................... 188
Charge air cooler..................................... 242
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 44
Child safety................................................ 32
child restraints...................................... 34
Child safety lock...................................... 114
Climate system.......................................... 86
Coat hanger............................................. 101
Cold weather precautions........................ 148
Coolant.................................................... 192
changing..................................... 188, 192
checking level of................................. 187
Courtesy lighting........................................ 97
Cup holders
rear seat.............................................. 100
Curb weight............................................. 163
