Air conditioning

In addition to the heating and ventilation system, the climate control offers the following functions:
= cooling
= air recirculation
= demisting and defrosting
Heated seats 50, ventilated seats 50.
Cooling
Activated with the
button,
only when the engine and the blower are running.
The climate control system cools and dehumidifies the air as soon as the outside temperature is slightly above freezing point. Condensation may then form, which drains out under the vehicle.
If neither cooling nor dehumidification is required, switch off cooling to save fuel.
Air recirculation
Operation with the button
Caution
The air recirculation system reduces the intake of outside air.
When used without cooling, the humidity of the air increases and the windows may fog up. The air quality decreases, which can cause passengers to feel tired.
In hot and very humid ambient conditions, the windshield may fog up from the outside when cold air is directed at it. If the windshield fogs up from the outside, activate the front wiper and deactivate
.
Air distribution set to
: Air
recirculation is deactivated.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows to quickly release the hot air.
- Cooling
on
. - Air recirculation
on
. - Press the air distribution switch
. - Set the temperature switch to the coldest setting.
- Set the blower speed
to
maximum. - Open all vents.
Defogging and defrosting the windows

- Press the button

: the blower automatically switches to maximum speed and the air distribution is directed to the windshield. - Switch on cooling

. - Temperature control set to the warmest setting.
- Activate the rear window heating
. - Open the side vents as needed and direct them toward the side windows.
Note
Press the button
While
the engine is running, Auto Stop is interrupted until the button
is pressed
again.
Press the button
While
the engine is in Auto Stop, the engine restarts automatically.
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