Seat Arona 2018 Owner's Manual page 164

to prevent further damage and have it
checked by a specialised workshop.
Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
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cialist knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop.
Note
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 normal and does not indicate 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.
The air from the vents flows through the
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vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in
the luggage compartment designed for this
purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-
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Operation
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.
The air conditioner operates most effec-
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tively with the windows closed. However, if
the temperature inside the vehicle is exces-
sive because of the sun, the air inside can
be cooled faster by opening the windows
for a short time.
Do not smoke while air recirculation
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mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air
conditioning system leaves residue on the
evaporator, producing a permanent un-
pleasant odour.
At low outside temperatures, the com-
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pressor switches off automatically and
cannot be switched on even with the
button.
It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
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ing at least once a month, to lubricate the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected,
a Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
To ensure correct operation, the grilles
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on both sides of the screen must not be ob-
structed.
When the engine is under extreme strain,
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switch off the compressor for a moment.
Economic use of the air condition-
ing
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time.
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If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
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an excessive solar radiation, it is best to open
the windows or doors to allow the hot air to
escape.
While in motion, the air conditioning should
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not be switched on if the windows are open.