Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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046-082 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 14:22 Pagina 67
AIR RECIRCULATION AND IMPORTANT The inside air recircula-
In certain weather con-
tion system makes it possible to reach
AQS FUNCTION (AIR
ditions (e.g. outside
the required heating or cooling condi-
QUALITY SYSTEM)
temperature around
tions faster. It is however inadvisable to
ON/OFF (for versions/markets,
0°C) and with automatic air re-
use it on rainy/cold days as it would
where provided)
circulation control on, mist may
considerably increase the possibility of
form on the windows. In this
the windows misting inside, especially
Inside air recirculation is controlled ac-
case press button v to
if the climate control compressor is off.
cording to the following operating log-
switch off recirculation and if
It is advisable to turn on the inside air
ics:
necessary press to in-
recirculation system in queues or tunnels
crease the flow of air to the
automatic control, indicated by but-
to avoid admitting polluted air from out-
windscreen.
ton led “A”;
side. The prolonged use of this function
should however be avoided, especially
forced switching on (inside air recir-
with several persons on board, to avoid
culation always on), indicated by the
the possibility of the windows misting
turning on of the circular led around
inside and to guarantee the required
the button;
fresh air inlet. With the outside tem-
forced switching off (air recirculation
perature below -1°C the
always off with air inlet from the out-
climate control compres-
side), indicated by the turning off of
sor is unable to work. It is
the circular led around the button.
therefore inadvisable to use the
inside air recirculation function
With A.Q.S. (air quality sensor - where
with low outside temperature
provided), the operating logics becomes
as windows may mist over
sequential by pressing button v.
quickly.
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