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Air conditioning
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Heating, ventilation and cooling
Air conditioning
Heating, ventilation and
cooling
Introduction
The Climatronic is an automatic air condi-
tioner that heats, cools and dehumidies the
air.
With the Climatronic’s automatic mode it is
possible to automatically regulate the air tem-
perature, distribution and ow.
The air conditioning system is more eective if
the vehicle's interior is kept closed. When a lot
of heat builds up inside the vehicle, ventilation
can speed up the cooling process.
To switch a specic function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch o the function.
The illuminated LEDs next to the buttons indi-
cate that the function is switched on.
In the air conditioning settings in the info-
tainment system, the yellow function buttons
indicate that the function is switched on
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Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
inuence on fuel consumption.
The air conditioning operates most eectively
with the windows and the sunroof closed.
However, if the passenger compartment has
heated up after standing in the sun for some
time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly
by briey opening the windows and the sun-
roof.
Dust and pollen lter
The dust and pollen lter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against
impurities in the air taken into the vehicle inte-
rior.
The dust and pollen lter must be changed
regularly so that air conditioner performance is
not adversely aected.
If the lter loses eiciency prematurely due
to use in areas with very high levels of air
pollution, the lter must be changed more fre-
quently than stated in the Service Schedule.
Air vents
To ensure proper heating, cooling and ventila-
tion in the vehicle interior, the air vents must
remain open.
There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the instrument panel, in the footwells
and in the rear area of the passenger compart-
ment.
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.
●
Always ensure that all windows are free of
ice and snow, and that they are not fogged,
so as to maintain good visibility of everything
outside.
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Only drive when you have good visibility.
●
Always ensure that you use the air condi-
tioner and heated rear window to maintain
good visibility.
●
Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If the cooling system
is switched o and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over very
quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
●
Switch air recirculation mode o when it is
not required.
NOTICE
Food, medicines and other objects sensitive
to heat or cold may be damaged or made
unsuitable for use by the air coming from the
vents.
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Never place food, medicines or other tem-
perature-sensitive objects close to the air
vents.