Seat Exeo 2012 Owner's Manual page 161

Defrosting

The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or demisted
as quickly as possible.
– To enable this mode, press the
– To switch off, press the
ton.
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is increased to
maximum and most of the air comes out of outlets 1 and 2 ⇒ p age 162.
The air recirculation and ECON modes are switched off when the
is pressed.
Air recirculation: manual activation
The air recirculation setting prevents fumes etc. from enter-
ing the interior.
Activating air recirculation mode
⇒ f ig. 130
– Press button

Deactivating air recirculation mode
– Press the button again or

– Press the button or
AUTO
– Press button .

In this setting, the air in the vehicle is constantly recirculated. We recom-
mend using the air recirculation mode in the following circumstances:
Safety First
⇒ f ig. 130
button.

button again, or select the
AUTO



⇒ .
Operating Instructions
● When driving through a tunnel or in traffic congestions, to prevent ex-
haust gas entering the interior of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not drive for too long with the air recirculation mode enabled because,
if the compressor is disconnected, the windscreen may mist up because
but- no fresh air is entering the interior of the vehicle, with the subsequent
risk of accidents.
ECON Mode (economy)
button
ECON mode helps save fuel.

– To activate, press the
– To deactivate, press the
button.
Air cooling is disconnected in ECON mode. The heating and the blower are
adjusted automatically. "ECON" stands for "Economy". Disconnecting air
cooling (compressor) reduces fuel consumption.
Please note that the interior temperature must not be lower than the outside
temperature in ECON mode. The blower does not cool or dehumidify the air
in the interior. The windows could therefore mist up.
In diesel vehicles, the auxiliary heater is switched off in ECON mode to save
fuel.
Practical Tips
Air conditioning
ECON
⇒ f ig.
button 130.
ECON
button again or select the
ECON
Technical Specifications
159
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AUTO
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