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Warm
and c old
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energy are temporarily cut back or switched off~
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Heating syst ems in part icular require a great dea l of energy. If yo u
not ice, for example, that the seat * , w indshield * or rear w indow
heat ing is no t heat in g, t hey have b een t em por ar ily cut back or
switched off by energy management . These systems are availabl e
aga in as soon as the ene rgy ba lance has been restor ed .
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WARNING
Reduced visibility is dangerous and can cause accidents .
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For safe driving it is very important that all windows be free of
ice, snow and condensation.
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Completely familiarize yourself with the proper use and func-
tion of the heating and ventilation system and especially how to
defog and defrost the windows .
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Never use the windshield wiper /washer system in freezing
weather until you have warmed the windshield first , using the
heating and ventilation system. The washer solution may freeze
on the windshield and reduce visibility .
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Note
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If you suspect that the air conditioner
has been damaged, turn
on ECON and con t act an autho rized A ud i dea ler t o have th e syst em
inspected .
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Repairs t o t he A ud i ai r co nd it io ner req u ire specia l t ec hni cal
know ledge and special tools . Contact an authorized Audi dealer for
assista nce.
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Tips
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Keep th e ai r in t ake slots (in fron t of th e w inds hi el d ) free fr om ice,
snow and debris in order to maintain the proper function of t he
cl im at e co ntro l syst em.
Controls and equip-
ment
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Air escapes through vents under the rear window . When p lacing
ite m s of clothing on the luggage com partme nt cover, ensu re th at
the openings are not covered .
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Climate co nt ro l wor ks mo st effectively if the windows and t he
power roof are c losed . However, if the interior of a parked vehicle is
ext re m ely hot fro m t he sun's rays, br iefly o pen in g the w indows can
speed up the cooling process . •
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