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Climate control
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Ventilation
z
For maximum ventilation to the head
area: set air distribution switch to
M
,
open all air vents, open slats of upper
and centre air vents all the way -
see page 155.
z
For ventilation to footwell: set air
distribution switch to
K
.
z
For simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the footwell: set air distribution
switch to
L
.
z
Set the temperature to the desired
setting.
z
Set the fan to the desired setting.
Heating
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
For rapid warming of the passenger’s
compartment:
z
Open air vents.
z
Set the air distribution switch to the
desired position – see page 157.
z
Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go.
z
Activate fan speed three.
For vehicles with Quickheat
3
,
electrical
auxiliary heating warms up the
passenger’s compartment more quickly.
The comfort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
heating setting.
To obtain a temperature distribution for a
"
cool head and warm feet", set the rotary
knob for air distribution to
K
or
J
and set
the temperature switch in the middle.