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Climate control103Climate controlClimate control systems.............103
Heating and ventilation system 103
Air conditioning system ...........104
Electronic climate control system .................................... 105
Rear heating system ...............107
Rear air conditioning system ...108
Auxiliary heater ........................109
Air vents ..................................... 113
Adjustable air vents .................113
Fixed air vents ......................... 114
Glovebox cooler ......................114
Maintenance .............................. 114
Air intake ................................. 114
Pollen filter ............................... 114
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 114
Service .................................... 114Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
● demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 37, Heated
seats ß 3 44.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating 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 distribution
M: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 the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
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104Climate control●Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● 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.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
AC:coolingu:air recirculationHeated rear window Ü 3 37, Heated
seats ß 3 44.
Cooling (AC)
Operated by pressing AC and
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is a little above
the freezing point. 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
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the ambient temperature is high, an Autostop
may be inhibited until the required
temperature in the passenger
compartment has been reached.
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the engine is in an Autostop, the engine mayrestart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 119.Air recirculation system
Operated by pressing u.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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
● Cooling AC on.
● Air recirculation system u on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
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Climate control105Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Switch cooling AC on.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards doorwindows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ● temperature
● air distribution ( s or K) and menu
selection
● fan speed x
AUTO:automatic modeu:air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrorsAC OFF:switch off air conditioningHeated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors Ü 3 37 , 3 34 , heated seats ß
3 44.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted by use of air distribution and air flow
controls.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
For correct operation do not cover the
sensor on the instrument panel.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO ("AUTO" appears in
the display).
● Set desired temperature (the temperature appears in the
display).
● Open all air vents.
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106Climate controlDuring automatic mode, the settings
for fan speed, air distribution, air
conditioning and air recirculation are
automatically regulated by the system and are not shown on the display.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
desired value with the 2 buttons
below the display.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
If the minimum temperature of 15 ℃
is set, the electronic climate control
system runs at maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature of 27 ℃
is set, the electronic climate control
system runs at maximum heating.
Notice
If the temperature is to be reduced
for climate comfort reasons, an
Autostop can be inhibited or the
engine will restart automatically
when cooling is switched on.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Fan speed
Fan speed can be increased or
decreased with the x buttons.
The selected fan speed is indicated
with x in the display.
If the fan is switched off the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V. LED illuminates.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically, air conditioning is
switched on and the fan runs at a high
speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
V or AUTO .Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Air distribution
Press s or K repeatedly.
Arrows shown in the display indicate
the distribution settings:s:to windscreen and front door
windows9:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellM:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot well
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Cooling
The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level.
Therefore condensation may form
and drip from under the vehicle.
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Climate control107If no cooling or drying is required
press AC OFF to switch the cooling
system off, thus saving fuel.
" AC OFF " appears in the display.
Manual air recirculation mode Press u. LED illuminates and u
appears in the display.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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
To return to automatic mode: press
u or AUTO .
Rear heating system
If the engine is switched off, the rear
compartment can be heated by the
additional heating, through low level
vents.
By programming values using the
control panel, the user can adjust the
time, day and temperature settings.
Heating will cease to operate if the
vehicle fuel level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance, the
low level air vents in the rear
passenger compartment must not be
obstructed.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Setting the time and day
Press Ö until the time display flashes.
If the vehicle battery supply has been
interrupted prior to its use, press m
or n briefly to make the time display
flash.
Adjust the time by pressing m or n .
The time is set when the displayed
time stops flashing.
The display for the day will then flash: adjust the day by pressing m or n .
The day is set when the display stops
flashing.
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108Climate controlThe display will remain illuminated forapprox. 15 seconds after the ignition
is switched off.
Operating the rear compartment
additional heating
Press Y to operate heating. Y will
appear in the display to indicate that
the heating is operating.
Changing the period for which
heating is operating
With the heating switched off ( Y
extinguished in display), press m for
approx. 3 seconds until the time
period for which heating is provided
flashes in the display.
Press m or n to adjust the heating
duration. The duration is set when the
display extinguishes.
Programming the heating mode
It is possible to store up to three
programmes which allow the heating
to be switched on.
Press P the appropriate number of
times to select the desired stored programme.Press m or n briefly; the
programming time flashes in the
display.
Press m or n to adjust to the
desired time, then, as soon as the
time display stops flashing, adjust the day by pressing m or n .
The time and day are set when the
display stops flashing and the clock is displayed.
Recalling a programming mode
To activate a stored programme,
press P the appropriate number of
times until the corresponding number appears on the display.
Neutral position or no stored
programme activated
Press P until there is no stored
programme number visible in the
display.
Adjusting the temperature To adjust the temperature of the
heating, turn the rotary knob located
on the control panel.turn clockwise:increase
temperatureturn anti-clock‐
wise:decrease
temperature
Rear air conditioning
system
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
Bus
Rear air vents
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Climate control109Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the overhead air vents.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow to select the
desired speed.
turn clockwise:increase air flowturn anti-clock‐
wise:decrease air flow
Combi
Additional air conditioning is supplied
to the rear passenger compartment
via the air vents located above the
driver and front passenger
compartment.
With the front passenger
compartment air conditioning system
switched on, adjust the air flow to
select the desired speed.
Ensure the air vents are open when in use, to prevent ice forming in the
system due to lack of air movement.
Auxiliary heater
Coolant heater The Eberspächer engine-
independent, fuel-powered coolant
heater provides rapid heating of the
engine coolant to enable heating of
the vehicle interior without the engine
running.9 Warning
Do not operate the system when
refuelling, when dust or
combustible vapours are present
or in enclosed spaces (e.g.
garage).
Before starting or programming the
system to start, turn the vehicle's
climate control system to heat and the
air distribution to V.
Switch off when not required. Heating stops automatically after the
programmed runtime. It will also
cease to operate if the vehicle fuel
level drops too low.
During operation, power from the
vehicle battery is used. The driving
time should therefore be at least as
long as the heating time. For short
journey times, check the vehicle
battery regularly and recharge if
necessary.
To ensure efficient performance,
briefly operate the auxiliary heater
once a month.
Control units The timer or remote control unit turns
the system on and off, and is used to programme specific departure times.
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110Climate controlTimer1 X:switches the control unit
on/off and changes
displayed information2 q
back:selects functions in the
menu bar and adjusts
values3 menu
bar:displays the selectable
functions Y, x , P , Ö and
Y4 r next:selects functions in the
menu bar and adjusts
values5 OK:confirms selectionRemote control
The control buttons operate
identically to the timer unit described
previously.
To activate the remote control, press X and release it when the menu bar
appears in the display. The signal
indicator and SENd appear briefly in
the display, followed by the
temperature.
9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
To switch off, press and hold X to
prevent inadvertent operation.
The remote control has a maximum
range of 600 metres. The range may
be reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
In addition to the remote control unit,
the heating can also be switched on
for 30 minutes, or off, using the button
on the instrument panel.
Battery replacement
Replace the battery when the range
of the remote control is reduced or when the battery charge symbol
flashes.