Seat Leon Owner's Manual page 140

Control but-
Additional information. Heating and fresh air system
ton
Rotate the control to adjust the temperature accordingly. The
Temper-
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desired temperature for the interior cannot be lower than
ature
that of the exterior air temperature, as the heating and fresh
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air system cannot cool or dehumidify the air.
Fan
2
Setting 0: fan, heating and fresh air systems switched off,
 level 6: maximum fan level.
Air dis- Rotate the continuous control to direct the airflow to the de-
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sired area.
tribution
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The airflow is directed at the windscreen.
The air is directed at the chest of driver and passengers by
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the dash panel air vents.
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Distribution of air towards the chest and the footwell area.
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Air distribution towards the footwell.
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Air distribution towards the windscreen and the footwell.
Heated rear window: this only works when the engine is run-
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ning and switches off automatically after a maximum of 10
minutes.
 Air recirculation ⇒ p age 141.
Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
● Disable air recirculation mode.
● Set the fan to setting 1 or 2.
2
● Turn the temperature control
Safety First
to the desired position.
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Operating instructions
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the dash panel.
● Turn the air distribution control
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and reduce driver concentration
possibly resulting in a serious accident.
● Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or use the air recirculation for
long periods of time; the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.
Instructions for use of the air conditioner
The interior cooling system only works when the engine is running and fan
is switched on.
The air conditioner operates most effectively with the windows and the pan-
oramic sliding sunroof closed. However, if the vehicle has heated up after
standing in the sun for some time, the air inside can be cooled more quickly
by opening the windows and the panoramic sliding sunroof briefly.
Setting for conditions of optimal visibility
When the air conditioning is switched on, the temperature and the air hu-
midity in the vehicle interior drop. Hence, when the outside air humidity is
high, the windows do not mist over and comfort for the vehicle occupants is
improved:
With manual air conditioning
● Switch off air recirculation.
● Set the fan to the required setting.
● Turn the temperature control to the centre position.
● Open and direct all the air outlets in the dash panel.
Practical Tips
Air conditioning
to the desired position.
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Technical specifications
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