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Defrost ~
The windshield and side windows ore defrost-
ed or cleared of condensation as quickly as
possible .
.,. To turn on the defogger/defroster, press the
~button
<=> page 70, fig . 77.
.,. To turn the defogger/defroster off, press
the~
button again, or the
!AUTO !
button.
Temperature is controlled automatically . The
maximum amount of air flows mainly from
vents 1 r:::.>poge 72.
A small amount of air flows from vents 2 - if
they are open <=> page 72.
Pressing the ~ button switches off recircu la-
tion mode.
Automatic operation ~
Standard operating mode at all times of the
year.
Turning on automatic operation
.,. Set the temperature you want .
.,. Press the
!AUTO
I
button <=> page 70, fig . 77 .
Automatic operation ensures constant tem-
perat ures in the inter ior and dehum idifies the
air inside the vehicle . Air temperature, vol-
ume, and distribution are controlled automat-
ically to reach or maintain the desired interior
temperature as quickly as possib le. Fluctua-
tions in exterior temperature and the effects
of temperature from the position of the sun
are compensated for automat ically.
Manual air recirculation mode ~
The recirculation mode prevents polluted out-
side air from entering the vehicle interior.
Swit ching on air recirculation
.,. Press the button ~<=> page 70, fig. 77
¢
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Switching off air recirculation
.,. Press the but t on ~
again, or
.,. Press the
!AUTO
I
button, or
Warm and co ld
73
.,. Press the ~ button .
In recircu lation mode, air is drawn from the
vehicle interior, filtered, and recirculated. We
recommend t hat you select recirculation
mode briefly <=> .& under the fo llowing condi-
tions:
When dr iving thro ugh a tunne l or in a traffic
jam so that exhaust fumes and odors cannot
enter the vehicle interior .
_&.
WARNING
~
You shou ld not use the recirculation mode
for an extended period since no fresh air is
drawn in, and with the air condit ioning
switched off the windows can fog up - t his
increases the risk of an accident!
A/C operation ~
Switching on A/ C
.,. Press the
!AC!
button <=> page 70, fig . 77.
Switching A/ C off
.,. Press the
IAC!
button again .
The air is not cooled and humidity is not re-
moved when cooling mode is switched off.
This can cause fog on the windows. Cooling
mode switches off automatically when t he
outside temperature is below zero.
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Tips
If
the LED in the switch stays on after A/C
ope ration has been switched off(= switch-
ing the A/C off), there is a fau lt in an air
cond itioning component. Please consult
an authorized Audi dealer when there is an
operat ing problem.
Using the climate controls economically
Economical use of the climate controls helps
to save fuel.
When climate control is working in cooling
mode, engine performance is reduced and
fuel consumpt ion is affected. To keep the time.,.
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