Control panel for air-conditioning system
:
To set the temperature (Y page 133)
;
To demist the windscreen (Y page 134)
=
To set the air distribution (Y page 133)
?
To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 135)
A
To set the airflow (Y page 134)
B
To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 132)
C
To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 135)
Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Air-conditioning system
Below, you can find a number of tips and rec-
ommendations for optimum use of the air-con-
ditioning system.
R
Switch on the air-conditioning system by turn-
ing control knob A clockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
R
Set the temperature to 22 †.
R
Recommendation for avoiding misted
windows at low exterior temperatures or
in rain: switch on the ¿ cooling with dehu-
midification function (Y page 132).
Set air distribution to ¯ and if possible
switch off P and O(Y page 133).
Deactivate air-recirculation mode e
(Y page 135).
Set airflow control A to a setting between 3
and 6 (Y page 134).
R
Recommendation for rapid cooling or
heating of the vehicle interior: briefly set
airflow control A to a setting between 3 and
6 (Y page 134).
R
Recommendation for a constant vehicle
interior temperature: set airflow control A
to a setting between 1 and 3 (Y page 134).
R
Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: select the O and ¯ settings
(Y page 133).
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: select the P or P and ¯
settings (Y page 133).
R
Use the "Windscreen demisting" function only
briefly until the windscreen is clear again.
R
Use the "Air-recirculation mode" function only
briefly, e.g. if there are unpleasant outside
odours or when in a tunnel. The windows
could otherwise mist up as no fresh air is
drawn into the vehicle in air-recirculation
mode.
R
If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
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Climate control