Audi allroad 2001, Owner'S Manual

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AND EQUIPMENT
General notes
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Vehicle heating is depend upon tne tem­
perature of the engine coolant - therefore,
your vehicle interior will warm uponlywhen
the engine has reached its operating tem­
perature.
When the ambient temperature is too low,
the fan only switches to high speed modes
when the coolant has reached a sufficiently
high temperature, or when the
®
button
has been depressed.
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Keeping the air intake slots in front of the
windshield free from ice, snow and debris
helps to make sure that the climate control
system will work properly.
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When the air conditioner compressor is
on it reduces both the temperature and the
humidity of the air inside the vehicle. This
prevents the windows from fogging up.
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The air conditioner works best with the
windows and power roof* closed.
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If the inside temperature is very high af­
ter the vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open windows and allow the hot air to es­
cape before switching on the air condi­
tioner.
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The dust and pollen filter will prevent
dust and pollen etc. in the outside air from
entering the car. Switch to air recirculation
to prevent unpleasant fumes from entering
the vehicle.
If water drips under the
vehicle ...
At high outside temperatures and humidity,
condensation may drip from the evaporator.
This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
If the airflow is not cool ...
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At low ambient temperatures the air con­
ditioner compressor switches off automati­
cally. The compressor cannot be switched
on again in this case, even by pressing the
AUTO button.
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The air conditioner may switch itself off
temporarily to ensure sufficient engine
cooling when the engine is running at full
load.
The air conditioner will also be switched off
temporarily in the kick-down function. See
page 1 09.
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Check the air conditioning fuse on the
fuse pimel -see page 27 4. Have it replaced,
if necessary.
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If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, for instance after an accident,
switch to the ECON and have the system
examined immediately for leaks or other
damage.
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