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Using the air conditioning system economically
The compressor on the air conditioning system uses power from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-
rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is
open.
The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the
cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
For the sake of the environment
When you economize on fuel, you also reduce pollutant emissions.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be:
•
The fuse of the air conditioning system is defective ⇒ page 220. Check the fuse,
replace it if necessary.
•
The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot.
If you are not able to rectify the operational problem yourself, or if the cooling
capacity decreases, switch the cooling system off. Contact a specialist garage.
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Heating and air conditioning system
Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is a combination of an automatic heating, fresh air and
cooling system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the
outflowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. It is not necessary to
manually alter the settings. The automatic mode ⇒ page 95 ensures maximum
wellbeing of the occupants at all times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The Climatronic can only operate if the following conditions are met:
•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above +5 °C,
•
the
button is not pressed.
ECON
If the Climatronic system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in
the vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatures and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect ⇒
.
The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Puddle of water below car
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
First of all press and hold the button
button
. The temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
AUTO
Breakdown assistance
⇒ page 94, fig. 109
and then press the
ECON
Technical Data
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