Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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AQS function (Air Quality POLLEN FILTER/ ACTIVATED
Failure to replace the fil-
System) (for versions/markets,
CARBON POLLEN FILTER
ter may considerably re-
where provided)
duce the effectiveness of
According to versions, the car can be fit-
the climate control system up to
The AQS function turns on automatical-ted with pollen filter or activated carbon
blocking the air flow from the
ly air recirculation when it detects the pollen filter (where provided). The filter
outlets and vents.
presence of polluted air (e.g. in queues has the specific capability of admitting to
and tunnels).
the passenger compartment purified air,
free from particles such as dust, pollen,
IMPORTANT With AQS function on, etc. The filtering action takes place un-
after a preset time with recirculation on,der all air inlet conditions and it is clear-
the compressor will enable outside air ly most effective with the windows shut.
inlet (for about 1 minute) to change air
Have the conditions of the filter checked
inside the passenger compartment, re-
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services at
gardless of outside air pollution level.
least once a year, preferably at the on-
set of summer.
IMPORTANT
The AQS function is dis-
abled when the outside temperature is If the car is used mainly in polluted or
cold to prevent window misting up. To dusty areas it should be checked and if
reactivate this function, press button
necessary replaced at shorter intervals
v . Led “A” on button v will
than specified in the Service Schedule
turn on to indicate that the function is
(see section “Car Maintenance”).
on.
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