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Instruments and controls
NOTE: The air conditioning can always be switched on or off by
operating the air conditioning on / off key (10). This does not deactivate
the 'AUTO' mode.
– Controling the air intake by operating the recirculation valve.
– Controlling the air flow true the various air vents and outlet openings.
– Regulating the fan speed.
NOTE: With the fan speed controlled in 'Auto' mode none of the five
indicator bars (K) is displayed. These indicator bars are only visible if the
fan speed is manually set to one of five possible speeds.
If one of the air distribution keys (5, 6 or 7) or the fan speed (3 or 9) is operated, the
'AUTO' mode is switched off. The 'AUTO' mode is restarted by operating the 'AUTO'
mode key (8).
Air conditioning
WARNING! The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under
high pressure. Removal of any parts of the air conditioning system or
other activities can cause burns or serious injury.
– Do not remove any parts of the air conditioning system.
– Only qualified personnel are allowed to work on the air
conditioning system.
– If the air conditioning fails to work, have it repaired by a DAF
Service dealer as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the
system.
Using the air conditioning
Depending on the conditions it is possible with the Cabin Climate Control system in
'Auto' mode that the automatic recirculation is switched on. This to achieve faster
cooling. If the automatic recirculation is switched on, the icon (A) is shown on the
display of the Climate Control Panel.
The conditions for this are outside temperature and set cabin temperature.
– Switch on the air conditioning by pressing key (10). The key icon turns green.
– Select the required air volume using knobs (3 and 9).
– Set rotary switch (2) to the desired position. For maximum cooling, set to the lowest
possible temperature.
– Open and adjust the adjustable and controllable air vents in the side of the
dashboard and the centre console.
The air conditioning system can be switched on and off by using key (10)
on the control panel.
With the function switched on the key icon turns green.
Guidlines while using the air conditining
– When the air conditioning is in use, the windows must remain closed for good
performance.
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