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118 Climate control Air conditioning system In addition to the heating and ventilation system, the air conditioning system has controls for: : cooling 4 : air recirculation Cooling n Press n to switch on cooling. The LED in the button illuminates. Cooling is only functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on. The air conditioning system cools and dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the outside temperature is above a specific level. Therefore condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle. switch off the cooling system for fuel saving reasons. Activated cooling may inhibit Autostops. Air recirculation system 4 Press 4 to activate air recirculation mode. The LED in the button illuminates. recirculation mode. 9 Warning The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air recirculation mode. In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the windows may mist up from inside. The quality of the passenger compartment air deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy. In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist up from outside when cold air is directed towards it. If windscreen mists up from outside, activate windscreen wiper and deactivate l. Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot air can disperse quickly. ● Switch on cooling n. coldest level. ● Set fan speed to highest level. |