Seat Leon 5D Owner's Manual page 157

The maximum heat output required to de-
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frost windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature.
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-
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.
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.
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.
When the engine is under extreme strain,
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switch off the compressor for a moment.
Air conditioning
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