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Climate control
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Ventilation
z
For maximum ventilation in head area:
set air distribution switch to
M
and open
all vents.
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 desired temperature.
z
Set fan switch to
A
.
The fan can also be
manually set: set the rotary knob to
position
1
-
4
.
Intermediate settings are
also possible.
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
Set the air distribution switch to the
desired position – see page 157.
z
Set the centre rotary knob to the desired
temperature. We recommend a value of
about 22 °C.
z
Set fan switch to
A
.
The fan can also be
manually set: set the rotary knob to
position
1
-
4
.
Intermediate settings are
also possible.
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 stratification of temperature
in the vehicle with the pleasant effect
"
cool head and warm feet", set the air
distribution switch to
K
or
J
,
set the
temperature switch to about 22 °C and
open the centre air vents.