Audi S5 Owner's Manual page 108

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106 Heating and cooling
Note
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode, the air is
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directed mainly to outlets and
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effect, you should not close these outlets completely.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Air outlets for rear passengers
The air outlets for the rear cabin are located in the centre
console.
– The outlets can be opened and closed by turning the
thumbwheels.
– The direction of air delivery from these outlets can be
adjusted horizontally and vertically using the adjuster in
the centre of each outlet grille.
The flow of air from the outlets is controlled either automatically or
manually, depending on the operating mode selected. All the
outlets can provide air which is either heated, unheated, or cooled.
The heater outlets for the rear footwells are located under the front
seats.
Note
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode the air is
directed mainly to the outlets in the centre console. To ensure an
adequate cooling effect, you should not close these outlets
completely.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Economical operation of the air conditioner
Economical operation of the air conditioner will help to
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. To ensure an adequate cooling
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save fuel.
When the air conditioner is operating in the cooling mode it
reduces engine power and increases fuel consumption. To
ensure that the cooling mode is activated only when really
necessary, please note the following points:
– Switch off the cooling mode by pressing the AC button
– You should also switch off the cooling mode by pressing
– If the vehicle has heated up after standing in the sun,
By saving fuel you also reduce the amount of pollutants emitted
from your vehicle.
(LED off) if you wish to save fuel.
the AC button (LED off) if you open the windows or the
tilting panorama roof* while driving.
open the windows and doors for a short time to cool the
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment