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Dashboard Instruments and Controls
NOTE:
In cold weather, use of recirculation
mode may lead to window fogging.
Select the MIX mode and increase
the blower speed to prevent fogging.
MAX A/C
Activating this function, the system
switches to exit automatic mode and
enter A/C and recirculation functions.
The minimum temperature (LO) in both
zones, the maximum blower speed and
the “Dashboard” air distribution mode
are also selected.
The blower speed can be adjusted
without exiting “MAX A/C”. To exit “MAX
A/C” touch the relevant Comfort Display
soft-key or exit A/C or recirculation
functions.
Selecting , “AUTO”, or “OFF”, will also
exit “MAX A/C”.
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC)
Automatic operation
The system activates automatic mode in
the following ways:
• Press the “AUTO” soft-key of driver
and/or passenger zone on the relevant
soft-key button on the Comfort Display.
The text “Auto” will appear inside the
area usually occupied by the blower
speeds.
• Set the desired temperature
adjusting the driver and/or passenger
temperature control buttons or soft-
keys. The system automatically work to
maintain the best comfort level inside
the passengers compartment.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary
to change the settings anymore,
simply allow the system to function
automatically.
• To provide you with maximum comfort
in the automatic mode, during cold
start-ups the blower speed will remain
low until the engine warms up.
• AUTO mode can be deactivated
by operating any airflow or blower
controls and by pressing “AUTO”,
“A/C”, “MAX AC”, ” " or “OFF”
soft-key.
Manual operation
The system allows manual selection
of blower speed, air distribution mode,
A/C status and recirculation control.
The blower fan speed can be set to any
fixed speed by using the blower control.
In this case the blower will operate at
a fixed speed until a different speed is
selected. This allows the front occupants
to control the volume of air circulated in
the vehicle exiting the automatic mode.
The user can also choose the direction
of the airflow by selecting one of the
available mode settings. A/C operation,
recirculation control and SYNC mode
can also be manually selected.
Operating Tips
• Continuous use of the air recirculation
in winter, in rainy weather or humid
climate is not recommended because it
may cause window fogging.
• Interior fogging on the windshield
can be quickly removed by fast
defrosting/demisting. The “Mix”
mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient
heating. If side window fogging
becomes a problem increase blower
speed.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C should
not be used for long periods of time, as
fogging may occur.
• If inside the passenger compartment
there are conditions of high
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