Button /
Knob
More information
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fig. 157
or
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fig. 158
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Climatronic:
Automatic control for temperature, fan and air distribution. Press the
AUTO
button to activate this mode. The indicator light in the button comes on.
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Press the
OFF
button. If the system is switched off, the indicator light in the
OFF
button lights up.
WARNING
Stale air causes driver fatigue and reduces alertness, which can cause accidents, collisions,
and serious personal injury.
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Never switch off the fan for a long time, because no fresh air will enter the passenger
compartment.
Air conditioner operation
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
.
The air conditioner works only when the ignition is switched on. The cooling system for the passenger
compartment works only when the engine is running and the fan is on.
The air conditioner is most efficient when the windows and the power sunroof are closed. If the vehicle
is stationary and the passenger compartment becomes very hot due to sunlight, briefly opening the
windows and the power sunroof may speed up the cooling process.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the windshield free of ice, snow and leaves so that the heating and
ventilation systems can work properly.
Settings for optimum visibility
When you switch on the cooling system, both the temperature and humidity in the vehicle are reduced.
This will help make passengers feel more comfortable and help keep the windows from fogging up.
For manual AC
x
Switch off the air recirculation.
x
Set the fan to the desired speed.
x
Turn the temperature knob to the center position.
x
Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel.
x
Turn the air distribution knob to the desired setting.
x
Push the
!#
button to switch the air conditioning system on. The indicator light in the button lights
up.
For Climatronic
x
Press the
AUTO
button.
x
Set temperature to +72 °F (+22 °C).
x
Open and adjust all air vents in the instrument panel.
Climatronic: Changing the temperature unit on the factory-installed Radio or Radio &
Navigation system display
For vehicles with a Premium instrument cluster: The inside and outside temperatures can be displayed
in either Fahrenheit (F) or Celsius (C).
Select
Units
in the instrument cluster display in the
Settings
main menu.