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124Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............124
Heating and ventilation system 124
Air conditioning system ...........125
Electronic climate control system .................................... 127
Air vents ..................................... 132
Adjustable air vents .................132
Fixed air vents ......................... 132
Maintenance .............................. 132
Air intake ................................. 132
Pollen filter ............................... 132
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 133
Service .................................... 133Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Heated windscreen 3 32.
Heated seats ß 3 39.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
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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Climate control125Demisting 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 32
Heated windscreen 3 32.
Heated seats ß 3 39.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
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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128Climate controlControls for:● fan speed
● temperature
● air distributionn:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window 3 32
Heated windscreen 3 32.
Heated seats ß 3 39.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
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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252Technical dataVehicle dimensions5-door vehicle3-door vehicleVXRLength [mm]402140364036Width 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 with cover [mm]542542542Load compartment height without cover [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.......................... 88
Control of the vehicle .................135
Controls ........................................ 75
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............238
Corner lighting ............................ 117
Cruise control ...................... 96, 155
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 48
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............117
Declaration of conformity ............256
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......198
Diesel particle filter ...............94, 141
Door open .................................... 96
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............97
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 185
Driving hints ................................ 135
E Easy entry..................................... 38
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 207
Electronic climate control system 127
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 144, 149Electronic Stability Control.......... 153
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............94
Electronic Stability Control off....... 94
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......192
Engine compartment fuse box ...208
Engine coolant ........................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 86
Engine data ............................... 246
Engine exhaust .......................... 141
Engine identification ...................242
Engine oil ................... 193, 238, 243
Engine oil pressure ......................95
Entry lighting .............................. 122
Event data recorders ..................262
Exit lighting ................................ 122
Exterior care .............................. 233
Exterior light ................................. 96
Exterior lighting ....................12, 114
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 145, 149
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 132
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 96
Fog lights ................................... 202Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......161
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................46
Front fog lights ........................... 119
Front seats.................................... 36
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............203
Fuel............................................. 179
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 184
Fuel for diesel engines ..............180
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......180
Fuel for petrol engines ...............179
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuel selector ................................ 85
Fuses ......................................... 207
G Gauges ......................................... 83
Gear shifting ................................. 93
General information ...................185
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display ...................102
H Halogen headlights ....................199
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............118
Headlight flash ........................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ......116