Seat Alhambra Owner's Manual page 182

Air conditioning
Air conditioning
Introduction
Viewing Climatronic information
The factory-fitted infotainment system screen
briefly displays information relating to Clima-
tronic.
The units of temperature measurement is dis-
played on the factory-installed infotainment
system and, depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, can be set using the Configuration
menu on the instrument panel.
WARNING
Reduced visibility through the windows in-
creases the risk of serious accidents.
Ensure that all windows are free of ice
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and snow and that they are not fogged up
preventing a clear view of everything out-
side.
The maximum heat output required to de-
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frost windows quickly is only available
when the engine has reached its normal
running temperature. Only drive when you
have good visibility.
Always ensure that you use the air condi-
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tioner and heated rear window to maintain
good visibility.
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Operation
Never leave the air recirculation on for a
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long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over
very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
Switch air recirculation mode off when it
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is not required.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and
reduce driver concentration possibly re-
sulting in a serious accident.
Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
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use the air recirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not
be refreshed.
CAUTION
Switch the air conditioner off if you think
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it may be broken. This will avoid additional
damage. Have the air conditioner checked
by a specialised workshop.
Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
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cialist knowledge and special tools. SEAT
recommends taking your car in for techni-
cal service.
Do not smoke when air recirculation is
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switched on in vehicles with an air condi-
tioner. The smoke taken in could lie on the
cooling system vaporiser and on the acti-
vated charcoal cartridge of the dust and
pollen filter, leading to a permanently un-
pleasant smell.
Note
When the cooling system is turned off, air
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coming from the outside will not be dried.
To avoid fogging up the windows, SEAT rec-
ommends leaving the cooler (compressor)
on. To do this, press the button. The
A/C
button lamp should light up.
If the humidity and temperature outside
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the vehicle are high, condensation can drip
off the evaporator in the cooling system
and form a pool underneath the vehicle,
this is completely normal and there is no
need to suspect a leak.
Keep the air intake slots in front of the
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windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not im-
paired, and to prevent the windows from
misting over.
Controls
Read the additional information carefully
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To switch a function on or off, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.