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HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Using a a ir c c onditioner e e conomically
In cooling operation the air conditioner com-
pressor places demands on the engine and
therefore influences the fuel consumption.
To keep the period switched on as short as
possible, the following points should be
noted:
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If the inside temperature is very high
after the car has been parked in the sun,
it is recommended to open doors or win-
dows briefly to enable the hot air to
escape.
•
The air conditioner should not be
switched on during a journey if the win-
dows or folding fabric roof* are open.
•
If the desired interior temperature can
be attained without switching on the air
conditioner, the fresh air operation
should be selected.
General n n otes
•
When the ambient temperature is high
and the air very humid, condensed water
can drip off the evaporator and form a
puddle under the vehicle. This is quite
normal and does not indicate a leak.
•
All controls except the rotary switch B
and buttons D and E can be set to any
intermediate position.
•
In order to prevent the windows from
misting up, you should always set rotary
switch B to a low level when driving at low
speeds and set rotary regulator C to the
following position:
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Odours caused by a build-up of natural
deposits in the vaporiser can occur if the
air conditioner has not been used for
some time. The air conditioner should be
turned on at full blast at least once a
month – even during cold spells – to clear
or to prevent the odours. Open a window
for a short period whilst doing this.
•
The heat output depends on the coolant
temperature – the full heat output is
therefore available when the engine is
warm.
•
To ensure that the heating, ventilation
and air conditioner* can work properly,
the air inlet in front of the windscreen
should be kept free of ice, snow and
leaves.
•
The stale air escapes through openings
in the luggage compartment side panels.
Therefore when loading the luggage com-
partment ensure that the openings are
not covered.
•
The dust and pollen filter elements*
should be changed in accordance with
the Maintenance and Inspection Plan, to
prevent a loss in the air conditioning
capacity.
CLIMATE CONTROL
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