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Climate control125Climate controlClimate control systems.............125
Heating and ventilation system 125
Air conditioning system ...........126
Electronic climate control system .................................... 128
Air vents ..................................... 133
Adjustable air vents .................133
Fixed air vents ......................... 133
Maintenance .............................. 133
Air intake ................................. 133
Pollen filter ............................... 133
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 134
Service .................................... 134Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 33.
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Heated steering wheel * 3 76.
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 well and windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
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126Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest speed.
● Set air distribution control to l.
● 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
Controls for:
● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
n:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:heated rear window 3 33
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Heated steering wheel * 3 76.
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 well and windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll:to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.
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Climate control129Controls for:● fan speed
● temperature
● air distributionn:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window 3 33
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Heated steering wheel * 3 76.
In Automatic mode, temperature, fan speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Climate control settings are shown on the Info-Display. Setting
modifications are briefly popped-up,
superimposed over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO, air distribution and
fan speed are regulated
automatically. The LED in the button illuminates to indicate
activation.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
Automatic mode.
● Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED
in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
● Set the preselected temperature using the centre rotary knob.Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Temperature preselection
Set temperature by turning the centre
rotary knob to the desired value. It is
indicated on the display in the switch.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
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Technical data253Vehicle dimensions5-door vehicle3-door vehicleOPCLength [mm]402140214036Width without exterior mirrors [mm]174617361736Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]194419441944Height (without antenna) [mm]4)1466 - 15161466 - 15011466 - 1501Length of load compartment floor [mm]705705705Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]137213721372Load compartment width [mm]944944944Load compartment height [mm]876843843Wheelbase [mm]251025102510Turning circle diameter [m]5)11.0 - 11.911.0 - 11.911.0 - 11.94)
Depending on options.
5) Depending on body- and equipment variants.
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265Control indicators.......................... 89
Control of the vehicle .................136
Controls ........................................ 76
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............239
Corner lighting ............................ 118
Cruise control ...................... 97, 156
Cupholders .................................. 57
Curtain airbag system .................. 49
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............118
Declaration of conformity ............257
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............95, 142
Door open .................................... 97
Doors ............................................ 27
Driver assistance systems ..........156
Driver Information Centre .............98
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 186
Driving hints ................................ 136
E Easy entry..................................... 39
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 128
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 145, 150Electronic Stability Control.......... 154
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............95
Electronic Stability Control off....... 95
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......193
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 87
Engine data ............................... 247
Engine exhaust .......................... 142
Engine identification ...................243
Engine oil ................... 194, 239, 244
Engine oil pressure ......................96
Entry lighting .............................. 123
Event data recorders ..................263
Exit lighting ................................ 123
Exterior care .............................. 234
Exterior light ................................. 97
Exterior lighting ....................14, 115
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ................................... 146, 150
First aid ......................................... 72
First aid kit ................................... 72
Fixed air vents ........................... 133
Flex-Fix system ............................ 59
Fog light ....................................... 97
Fog lights ................................... 203Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......162
Forward collision alert................. 159
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 120
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 58
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 180
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 185
Fuel for diesel engines ..............181
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......181
Fuel for petrol engines ...............180
Fuel gauge ................................... 85 Fuel selector ................................ 86
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 84
Gear shifting ................................. 94
General information ...................186
Glovebox ..................................... 57
Graphic-Info-Display ...................103
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 151, 152
Hazard warning flashers ............119
Headlight flash ........................... 117
Headlight range adjustment ......117