Audi S5 - Air recirculation mode

Heating and cooling 101
Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data
Note
• The grille on the control console ⇒ page 100, fig. 113 must be
kept free. Please ensure that it is not covered by stickers or similar.
Measuring sensors are located behind it.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Switching on and off
Switching on air conditioner
– Press the button briefly, or
– Press the button.
Switching off air conditioner
– Press the button for at least 2 seconds to switch off
the air conditioner and cut off the supply of fresh air from
outside the vehicle. The display will show “OFF”.
The air conditioner will switch on again if you operate the tempera-
ture control.
Note
You can press the button when the ignition is switched off to
activate the "residual heat" function. The system will then heat the
interior using the remaining heat in the engine coolant.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Automatic mode
The standard operating mode for all seasons.
Switching on automatic mode
– Select a temperature between +16 °C (60 °F) and +28 °C
(84 °F).
– Press the button.
The automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the
vehicle and dehumidifies the air. Air temperature, air delivery and
air distribution are regulated automatically to reach the desired
Buttons Function Page
Switching on and off ⇒ page 101
Automatic mode - drivers
side/
front passengers side
⇒ page 101
Temperature con-
trol 1
a)
Temperature con-
trol 2
a)
a)
The rotary control is also used to adjust the blower speed, air distribution
and seat heating.
Temperature selection -
drivers side
Temperature selection -
front passengers side
⇒ page 102
Blower - driver's side/
front passenger's side
⇒ page 102
b)
b)
The symbol differs slightly on some models.
Air recirculation mode ⇒ page 103
Air distribution - drivers
side/
front passengers side
⇒ page 104
Defrosting windows ⇒ page 104
Heated rear window ⇒ page 104
Switching air cooling
on/off
⇒ page 105
Seat heating ⇒ page 112
OFF
AUTO





AC

OFF
AUTO
OFF
OFF
AUTO
AUTO
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