Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the temperature of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alter the settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to ensure that the engine cools down.
Note
Control elements
Fig. 97 Climatronic: Control elements
The buttons/control dial
Display
The buttons/control dial
Automatic mode » page 92
De-mist or de-ice the windscreen
» page 93
Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Switch recirculation on/off »
page 92
Switch the cooling system on/off
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 97; it could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic system.
Automatic mode
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching on
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution buttons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is nevertheless regulated.
Setting the temperature
Setting temperature
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
The information appears in the display in the desired temperature unit (no.
3 » Fig. 97 on page 91).
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +29
. The interior
temperature is regulated automatically within this range.
If you set the temperature below +18 ,
“LO” appears in the display.
If you set a temperature higher than +29 , “HI” appears in the display.
In both end positions, the Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity. No automatic temperature control takes place during this.
CAUTION
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculated air mode
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching on
The display shows the icon.
Switching off
The icon in the display goes
out.
WARNING
Never leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period, as “stale air” can cause fatigue in the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Note
If recirculated air mode is switched on for around 15 minutes, the symbol will begin to flash in the display as a sign that the recirculated air mode is switched on long-term. If the recirculated air mode is not switched off, the symbol flashes for around 5 minutes.
Controlling the blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature. However, the blower level can be manually adjusted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower is switched off, the Climatronic system is switched off.
The blower speed set is indicated by displaying the corresponding number of segments in icon 9 » Fig. 97 on page 91 in the display.
WARNING
Defrosting windscreen
Switching on
Press the button » Fig. 97
on page 91.
Switching off
More air flows out of the air outlet vents 1 and 2 » Fig. 94 on page 86. The temperature control is controlled automatically.
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be between the MINI and MAXI marks
on reservoir 1.
Top this level up when cold before it
reaches the MINI mark.
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