The heating effect is dependent upon the coolant temperature, thus full heat output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
If the cooling system is switched on, the temperature and air humidity drops in the vehicle. The cooling system prevents the windows from misting up when outside temperatures are particularly low.
It is possible to briefly activate recirculated air mode to enhance the cooling effect.
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode for the air-conditioning system » page 90 or for Climatronic » page 92.
WARNING
For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows are free of ice, snow and misting. Please familiarize yourself about how to correctly operate the heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
CAUTION
Note
Air outlets
Fig. 94 Air outlet vents
Warmed, not warmed fresh or cooled air will flow out of the opened air outlet vents according to the setting of the control and the outside atmospheric conditions.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3 and 4 » Fig. 94 and the outlets can also be opened and closed individually.
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4
Set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control C » Fig. 95 on page 87.
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.
Using the air conditioning system economically
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the interior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to allow the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 110.
Operational problems
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C, there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
If you are not able to resolve the fault yourself, or if the cooling output has reduced, switch off the cooling system and obtain assistance from a specialist garage.
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