MG Hector Owner's Manual page 128

HVAC
Caution
You may feel tired and sleepy after long-
time driving in the internal circulation
mode, so please switch to the external
mode on a regular basis to acquire fresh air.
Rear Windshield Defroster Button*
To turn on the rear windshield defroster, first
turn on the ignition switch and then press the
rear windshield defroster button. The
instrument on the button will illuminate.
Please turn off the defroster after your view
becomes clear.
Caution
Usage of the rear windshield defroster is
p r o h i b i t e d u n d e r t h e f o l l o w i n g
circumstances:
• The engine is not running.
• Snow or ice has deposited on the rear
windshield.
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If you use the rear windshield defroster
under these circumstances, the vehicle
battery can become under voltage.
Lack of proper maintenance may cause
damage to the defroster or scratches on
the glass.
It is not allowed to use any sharp cleaner
or that prone to cause glass wear to clean
the rear windshield.
Du r i n g veh i c l e c l ean i n g o r w h en
operating near the rear windshield,
please take care not to shake or damage
the defroster wire.
If the driver's view is affected, an accident
can happen, causing personal injuries,
damage to the vehicle or property loss.
Air Conditioning System
Refrigerating device of the air conditioning
system is used to cool down the inside air and
remove the moisture and dust contained in
the air.
If the temperature control knob is already set
to a comparatively high temperature, warm air
will be generated inside the vehicle even
though the air conditioning refrigeration
(A/C) function is activated.
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button
To turn on the air conditioning (A/C) system:
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the air conditioning (A/C) button.
The button indicator illuminates, indicating
that the air conditioning system is working.
3. Adjust the fan speed.
To turn off the air conditioning system:
Press the A/C button again to make sure that
the A/C stops refrigerating.
If the air conditioning system was kept on
when the engine was shut down the last time,
the system will turn on automatically as the
vehicle is started next time.