Air conditioning
impurities in the air taken into the vehicle in-
terior.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed
regularly so that air conditioner performance
is not adversely affected.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due
to use in areas with very high levels of air pol-
lution, the filter must be changed more fre-
quently than stated in the Service Schedule.
Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on,
the compressor consumes engine power
and has influence on fuel consumption.
The air conditioner operates most effectively
with the windows and the panoramic sliding
sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more
quickly by opening the windows and the
panoramic sliding sunroof briefly.
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.
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Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of every-
thing outside.
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Only drive when you have good visibility.
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Always ensure that you use the air condi-
tioning, heater or rear window heating to
maintain good visibility to the outside.
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Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over
very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
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Switch air recirculation mode off when it
is not required.
CAUTION
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To replace the pollen filter, always visit a
service centre.
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Switch the climate control or air condi-
tioner off if you think it may be broken. This
will avoid additional damage. Have the cli-
mate control or air conditioning checked
by a specialised workshop.
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Repairs to the climate control or air con-
ditioning require specialist knowledge and
special tools. CUPRA recommends going to
a specialised CUPRA Service or SEAT Offi-
cial Service.
Note
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When the cooling system is turned off, air
coming from the outside will not be dried.
To prevent fogging of the windows, CUPRA
recommends leaving the cooling system
(compressor) turned on. To do this, press
the button. The button lamp should
light up.
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The maximum heat output required to
defrost windows as quickly as possible is
only available when the engine has reached
its normal running temperature.
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Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not im-
paired, and to prevent the windows from
misting over.
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The air from the vents flows through the
vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in
the luggage compartment designed for this
purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.
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Do not smoke while air recirculation
mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air
conditioning system leaves residue on the
evaporator, producing a permanent un-
pleasant odour.
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It is advisable to turn on the air condi-
tioning at least once a month, to lubricate
the system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a
decrease in the cooling capacity is detec-
ted, a Technical Service should be consul-
ted to check the system.
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When the engine is under extreme strain,
switch off the compressor for a moment.
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