control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into the vehi-
cle interior. In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior. When the automatic air distribution control is
switched on, an air quality sensor measures the concentration of pollutants in the
drawn in air.
Switching recirculated air mode on
›
Repeatedly press the button
until the indicator light on the left side of the
button is illuminated.
Switch on automatic air distribution control
›
Repeatedly press the button
until the indicator light on the right side of
the button is illuminated.
Switch off automatic air distribution control temporarily
›
If the air quality sensor does not automatically switch on the air distribution
control in the event of an unpleasant odour, you can switch it on yourself by
pressing the button
. The warning light lights up in the button on the left
side.
Switching recirculated air mode off
›
Press the button
AUTO
or repeatedly press the button
until the indicator
lights in the button go out.
WARNING
Do not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale”
air can cause fatigue of the driver and passengers, reduce attention levels and
also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Note
■
If the windshield mists up, press the button
1
» Fig. 109. Press the button
AUTO
when the windshield is demisted.
■
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2 °C.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the
interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adapted to
suit your particular needs.
›
Repeatedly press the button
on the left side (reduce blower speed) or on
the right side (increase blower speed).
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the button
when the respective num-
ber of warning lights come on.
WARNING
■
“Stale air” may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention
levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident
increases.
■
Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.
■
Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
Defrosting windscreen
Defrosting windshield - switching on
›
Press the button
» Fig. 109.
›
Press the button
11
» Fig. 109.
Defrosting windshield - switching off
›
Once again press the button
or the button
AUTO
.
›
Once again press the button
.
The temperature control is controlled automatically. More air flows out of the air
outlet vents 1.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation)
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Direct switching on/off 106
System settings 107
Radio remote control 107
Changing the battery of the radio remote control 108
£
105
The air conditioning system