• In setting®, air flows only to the driver/passenger, vents G) and
@ are open.
• In setting ../),airflows only to the footwel l, vents © are open .
• In setting ~,airflows on ly to the windows and the footwell,
vents
G), 0 and © are open.
There are addi tional combinations (through intermediate settings)
available to adjust air distribution as needed .
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If the climate controls are running in cooling mode, air should flow
main ly from vents
0 and G). To achieve sufficient cooling, you
shou ld never close these vents completely. •
Defrost [@)
The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared
of condensation as quickly as possible.
- To tur n on the defogger/defroster, press the[@] button
=:> page 88, fig . 78.
- To turn the defogger/defroster off, press the[®] button
again , or t he !AU TO
I button.
Temperature is control led automatically . The maximum amount of
air flows main ly from vents 1
=> page 90.
A smal l amount of air flows from vents 2 - if they are open
=> page 90.
Pressing the [@1 button switches off recirculation mode . •
Controls and equip-
ment
W a rm a nd cold
Automatic operation [AUTO ]
Standard operating mode at all times of the year.
Turning on automatic op e ration
- Set the temperature you want.
- Press the !AUTO ] button::::>
page 88, fig . 78.
Automatic operation ensures constant temperatures in the interior
and dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle. Air temperature,
volume, and distribution are control led automatica lly to reach or
maintain the desired interior temperature as quickly as possible.
Fluctuations in exterior temperature and the effects of temperature
from the posi tion of the sun are compensated for automatical ly. •
Manual air recirculation mode (~I
The recirculation mode prevents polluted outside air from
entering the vehicle interior.
Switching on air re c irc ulation
- Press t he button [G>J ::::> page 88, fig. 78 ::::> & .
Switching off air recirculation
- Press the button[~) again, or
- Press t he !AUTO ] button, or
- Press the!@] button.
In recirculation mode, air is drawn from the vehicle interior, filtered,
and recircu lated. We recommend that you select recirculation mode
briefly-:::;, & under the fo llow ing conditions :
When driving through a tunne l or in a traffic jam so that exhaust
fumes and odors cannot enter the vehic le int erior .
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