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Air Conditioning
Interior temperature sensor
Sensors
To avoid impairing the function of the air
conditioning system, the interior temperature
sensor for the air-conditioning system must not
be covered or taped over.
Information
Additional air conditioning settings can be made
on the multi-function display on the instrument
panel:
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Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 108.
All air-conditioning system settings are stored on
the respective vehicle key when the vehicle is
locked, on vehicles with memory.
Information on air-conditioning
compressor
The air-conditioning compressor
– Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient
engine cooling if the engine is operating under
extreme load.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures
below approx. 36 °F (2 °C) and cannot be
switched on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with the windows
closed.
If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long
time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior
briefly with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and
humidity, condensation can drip from the
evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
Information on automatic load switch-off
If the charging condition of the battery is critical,
the following air-conditioning or heating functions
are restricted initially and then switched off:
– Seat heating
– Seat ventilation
– Heated rear window/Exterior mirror heating
– Fresh-air blower
– Air-conditioning compressor
A/C mode
In automatic mode, A/C mode is activated by
default.
The power for the air conditioning compressor is
fully controlled by the air conditioning system
depending on the current operating requirements.
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off
automatically at outside temperatures of less
than approx. 36 °F (2 °C).
Switching A/C mode on
If you wish to cool the passenger compartment
to a temperature lower than the outside
temperature, A/C mode must be activated.
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Press button
A/C OFF
.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The air-conditioning compressor is
switched on.
or
Press button
AUTO/SYNC
.
The cooling function is activated.
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