Seat Tarraco 2022 Owner's Manual page 134

Air conditioning
Heating, ventilation and
cooling
Introduction
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, several
systems may have been fitted:
●
The manual air conditioning system heats,
cools and dehumidifies the air.
●
The Climatronic is an automatic air condi-
tioner that heats, cools and dehumidifies the
air.
With the Climatronic's automatic mode it is
possible to automatically regulate the air tem-
perature, distribution and flow to achieve opti-
mal thermal comfort.
To switch a specific function on, press the ap-
propriate button. Press the button again to
switch off the function.
The illuminated LEDs next to the buttons indi-
cate that the function is switched on.
In the air conditioning settings in the info-
tainment system, the yellow function buttons
indicate that the function is switched on
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Air conditioning
Economic use of the air conditioning
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption.
The air conditioning operates most effectively
with the windows and the sunroof closed. How-
ever, if the passenger compartment has heated
up after standing in the sun for some time, the
air inside can be cooled more quickly by briefly
opening the windows and the sunroof.
Refrigerated glove box
When the vent is open, cold air flows into the
glove box. If the inside of the vehicle is cooled
by the air conditioning system, the cold air can
be directed towards the inside of the glove box.
Passenger recognition function
The front passenger recognition function turns
down the air conditioning in these areas if no
occupation is detected in them, with the aim of
reducing the vehicle's energy consumption.
When the ignition is switched on, the vehicle
recognises whether a person is sitting in a seat
in the vehicle with a seatbelt fastened.
The turning down of the air conditioning is indi-
cated as follows:
●
Front passenger area: on the front passen-
ger temperature setting, which will display
instead of the selected temperature.
●
Rear area: On the rear temperature setting,
where will be displayed instead of the selec-
ted temperature.
Dust and pollen filter
The dust and pollen filter with its activated
charcoal cartridge serves as a barrier against
impurities in the air taken into the vehicle inte-
rior.
The dust and pollen filter must be changed reg-
ularly so that air conditioner performance is not
adversely affected.
If the filter loses efficiency prematurely due to
use in areas with very high levels of air pollu-
tion, the filter must be changed more frequently
than stated in the Service Schedule.
Air vents
1)
To ensure proper heating, cooling and ventila-
tion in the vehicle interior, the air vents must
remain open.
There are other additional, non-adjustable air
vents in the instrument panel, in the footwells
and in the rear area of the passenger compart-
ment.