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The recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution con-
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trol
C
is in position
75. You can also switch recirculated air mode on
again from this setting by repeatedly pressing pushbutton
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as
"stale" air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your atten-
tion and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident in-
creases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin mist-
ing up.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
Description
The Climatronic system is an automatic heating, fresh air and cool-
ing system which provides optimal comfort for the occupants of the
car.
The Climatronic maintains a constant temperature fully automatically, once it has
been set. This is achieved by automatically varying the temperature of the out-
flowing air, the blower stages and the air distribution. The system also takes into
account sunlight which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually. The
automatic mode ⇒ p age 76 ensures maximum well-being of the occupants at all
times of the year.
Description of Climatronic system
The cooling operates only if the following conditions are met:
● engine running,
● outside temperature above approx. +2 °C,
switched on.
●
AC
The AC compressor is switched off at a high coolant temperature in order to en-
sure cooling of the engine at high loads.
Using the system
Safety
.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Recommended setting for all periods of the year:
● Set the desired temperature, we recommend 22 °C (72 °F).
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● Press the button
AUTO
● Move the air outlet vents 3 and 4 so that the air flow is directed slightly up-
wards.
Switching over between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit
Press and hold the buttons
AUTO
tion in the desired temperature measuring unit appears in the display.
Note
● We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once
every year.
Overview of the control elements
Fig. 76 Climatronic: Control elements
Buttons/control dial
1
Setting the interior temperature
The displays
2
Display of selected inside temperature, e.g.: +22 °C (72 °F)
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit
3
Automatic air conditioning mode
4
5
De-mist or de-ice the windshield
Breakdown assis-
tance
Heating and air conditioning system
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and
at the same time. The informa-
AC
Praktik
Technical data
75
£
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