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Climate control97Climate controlClimate control systems ............... 97
Air vents ..................................... 106
Maintenance .............................. 107Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 38.
Temperature
red=warmblue=coldHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distributionM=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting thewindows ■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to V.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
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■Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Heated rear window 3 38.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
AC=cooling4=air recirculationCooling (AC)
Operated with the AC button and
functional only when the engine and
fan are running. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Notice
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 108.
Air recirculation system 4
Operated with the 4 button. LED
illuminates in the button when
activated.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and avoid the use
of air distribution settings J and V.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling AC on.
■ Air recirculation system 4 on.
■ Set air distribution control to M.
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If the minimum temperature is set, the
climate control system runs at
maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set, the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Demisting and defrosting the windows ■ Press button Ê. LED illuminates in
the button when activated.
■ Temperature, air distribution and cooling are regulated automaticallyand the fan runs at high speed.
■ Heated rear window Ü is switched
on automatically 3 38.
To return to Automatic mode: press button Ê or AUTO .
Notice
Demisting and defrosting of the
windows may inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 113.
Manual settings Manually changing any of the
following settings will deactivate
Automatic mode:Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow manually by
switching the fan to the desired
speed.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Air distribution M
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. LED illuminates in the
button when activated.R=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area.S=to foot well.
Combinations of settings are possible
by pressing two buttons until both
LEDs are illuminated.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Cooling AC
Activate or deactivate cooling with the AC button. LED illuminates in the
button when cooling has been
deactivated.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is above a
specific level. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
Notice
Air conditioning performance is
reduced when ECO mode has been
activated 3 108.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Air recirculation mode u
Activate or deactivate manual air
recirculation mode with the u button.
LED illuminates in the button when
activated.