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Controls for the heating and fresh air system

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Fig. 183 In the centre console: controls for the heating and fresh air system

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Button, control Additional information. Heating and fresh air system
Temperature ①. Turn the regulator to set the temperature as required. The required interior temperature cannot be lower than the outside temperature as the heating and fresh air system cannot cool or dehumidify the air.
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Blowers ②. Setting 0: blower and heating and fresh air system switched off. Setting 6: highest blower setting.
Air distribution ③. Turn the control to direct the airflow exactly as required.
Air distribution to the windscreen.
Air distribution to the upper body via the air vents in the dash panel.
Air distribution to the upper body and the footwell.
Air distribution to the footwell.
Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Rear window heating: only functions when the engine is running and switches off automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
Air recirculation mode .
, Button for the seat heating .

Settings for optimal road visibility

  • Switch off air recirculation mode .
  • Set blower to level 1 or 2.
  • Set the temperature selector to the required position.
  • Open and position all vents on the dash panel .
  • Turn the air distribution controller to the desired position.

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