80 Warm and cold
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer
system in freezing weather until you
have warmed the windshield first, using
the heating and ventilation system. The
washer solution may freeze on the wind-
shield and reduce visibility.
(D Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner
has been damaged, switch off the air
conditioner and contact an authorized
Audi dealer to have the system inspect-
ed.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner re-
quire special technical knowledge and
special tools. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer for assistance .
@ Tips
- Keep the air intake slots (in front of the
windshield) free from ice, snow and de-
Controls
bris in order to maintain the proper func-
tion of the climate control system.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, en-
sure that the openings are not covered.
- If the inside temperature is very high
(for example, if the vehicle has been
parked in sun), open the windows and al-
low the hot air to escape before turning
on the air conditioner .
- A sensor in the grill provides the air-con-
ditioning system continuously with read-
ings of current outside temperature . So
that the air-conditioning can operate at
maximum efficiency, the area below the
front license plate holder must not be
covered .
This overview will help you to familiarize yourself with the air conditioning controls.
Fig. 96 Air condit ioning controls
The display shows the temperature selected
and the blower setting.
You can set the temperature for the driver's
side using the left rotary switch @ and the
temperature for the passenger's side with the
right switch @ .
Functions are turned on and off by touching
the buttons. The diode in the buttons illumi-
nates when the function is active.
The grille between the buttons[:]/
G and
IAU TOI must remain unobstructed; there are
measurement sensors behind it.
- Do not seal off the grille.
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