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Automatic climate control system 3
The system provides maximum comfort in
any w eather, at any outside temperature
and during any season.
To ensure a constant and com fortable
climate in the v ehicle, the te mpera ture of
the inflowing air, the air-flow rate a nd the
air distrib ution are cha nged automatically
according to clim atic conditions outside
the v ehicle.
Temperature changes due to external
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
autom atic ally compensated.
When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, air is cooled and
dehumidified.
When no c ooling or dry ing is required press
the E CO button to sav e fuel – see page 122.
When set to automatic mode, the c lim ate
control system provides the optimal
settings for almost all conditions. If
necessary, climate control system settings
can be modified manually.
The climate control system is only
operational w hen the engine is running.
Cooling (air conditioning compressor)
switches off autom atically at low outside
temperatures.