82 Warm and cold
i Setting the temperature
Separate temperatures can be selected for
the driver's and front passenger 's side .
.,. Turn the rotary switch @ on the driver 's
side and the rotary switch @ on the pas-
senger's side left(-) or right( +) to control
the temperature
¢ page 80, fig. 96 .
There is a time delay before the selected tem-
perature is reached.
(D Tips
The temperature setting for the driver's
side can be transferred to the passenger's
side
¢ page 81.
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Defrosting/defogging the windshield
The windshield and side windows are quickly
defrosted or defogged
... Press~ ¢ page 80, fig. 96.
... Press~ again or press !AUTO! to switch off
the defroster.
The temperature is automatica lly controlled .
Maximum airflow is primarily blown in
through outlets (D, @ and ® ¢ page 84.
Outlets @ can be opened and closed wit h the
controls behind them. Outlets @ and ® must
be opened so the windows can be defrosted as
quickly as possible.
By pressing ~ and air recirculation are switch-
ed off .
~
Manual air recirculation mode
The recirculation mode prevents polluted out-
side air from entering the vehicle interior.
Switching on air recirculation
.,. Press the button I"" !¢ page 80, fig. 96
¢,&..
Switching off air recirculation
.,. Press the button 1...,1 again, or
... Press the !AUTO
I button, or
... Press the ~ button .
In air recirculation mode, air is drawn from
the vehicle interior and recirculated. We rec-
ommend that you use the manual air recircu-
lation mode under the follow ing conditions:
When driving thro ugh a tunnel or in a traffic
jam so that exhaust fumes cannot enter the
vehicle interior.
A WARNING
-
Do not use this setting for extended peri-
ods of time. The windows could fog up
since no fresh air can enter the vehicle.
If
the windows fog up, press the air recircula-
tion button again immediately to switch
off the air recirculat ion function or select
defrost.
~
Automatic air recirculation
If outside air is polluted, an air quality sensor
in the vehicle will automatically switch on the
air recirculation .
Switching on air recirculation
.,. Press~¢ page 80, fig. 96 .
Switching off air recirculation
... Press~ again, or
.,. press !AUTO!, or
.,. press~ .
The automatic air recirculation mode should
normally be left switched on at all times.
The system is ready to operate approximately
30 seconds after you turn on the ignition or
start the vehicle. Fresh air enters the vehicle
only during this initialization period .
The air quality sensor for detecting diesel and
gasoline exhaust fumes switches automatica l-
ly to air recirculation mode if the outside air is
heavily polluted. The supply of outside air is
closed off.
As soon as the pollution level drops, fresh air
is automatically supplied to the vehicle interi-
or again .
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