Warm And Cold; Climate Controls - Audi A4 2013 Owner's Manual

76 Warm and cold
Warm and cold
Climate controls
Description
The climate control system warms, cools and
adds humidity to the a ir in the vehicle interior.
It is the most effect ive when the windows and
sunroof are closed . If there is a build-up of
heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to
speed up the cooling process.
In all heating mode functions except defrost,
the blower on ly switches to a higher speed
once the engine coolant has reached a certain
temperature.
Condensat ion from the cooling system can
drip and form a puddle of water under the ve-
hicle. This is normal and does not mean there
is a leak.
Pollutant filter
The pollutant filter removes pollutants such
as dust and po llen from the air.
The air pollutants filter must be changed at
the intervals spec ified in you r Warranty &
Maintenance book let, so that the air condi-
tioner can properly work.
If you drive your vehicle in an area with high
a ir po llution, the filter may need to be
changed more frequent ly than specified in
your Audi Wa rranty & Maintenance booklet. If
in doubt, ask your authorized Audi Service Ad-
visor for advice .
Key coded settings
The climate control settings are automat ically
stored and assigned to the remote control key
that is in use.
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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 con-
densation.
- Comp letely familiarize yourse lf with the
proper use and function of the heating
and ventilation system and especially
how to defog and defrost the windows.
- Never use the windshield wiper/washer
system in freez ing weather unt il you
have warmed the windshield first, using
the heating and ventilation system. The
washer solution may freeze on the wind-
shie ld and reduce visib ility.
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Note
- If you suspect that the air conditioner
has been damaged, switch the system
off to avoid further damage and have it
inspected by a qualified dealership.
- Repairs to the Audi air conditioner re-
quire special techni cal know ledge and
special tools. Contact an authorized Audi
dea ler fo r assistance.
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For the sake of the environment
By reducing the amount of fuel you use,
you also reduce the amount of pollutants
emitted into the air.
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Tips
- Keep the air intake s lots (in fro nt of the
w indshield) free from ice, snow and de -
bris in order to maintain the proper func-
tion of the climate control system.
- The energy management system may
switch the seat heating* or rear window
defroster off temporarily . These systems
are available again as soon as the energy
balance has been restored.
- Air escapes through vents under the rear
window. When placing items of clothing
on the luggage compartment cover, en-
sure that the openings are not covered.