Operation Manual

Climate control102
Picture no: s0013613.tif
Air conditioning system
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air and removes dust and pollen,
to provide maximum comfort under any
we athe r conditions .
If cooling or dehumidification is not
required, switch off cooling in order to save
fuel.
Picture no: s0013622.tif
Cooling
Operational only with engine running and
with the fan switched on:
Control indicator in the button illuminates
when air conditioning is enabled and
extinguishes when the system is switche d
off.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
Engine power and performance may be
affected when the sy stem is on.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning system will not operate.
Once activated, the air conditioning
system is operated via the normal heating
and ventilation controls.
Even with air conditioning on, if
temperature rotary knob is set to warm, the
vehicle w ill still produce warm air in the
passenger compartment.
To improve efficiency of the air
conditioning, always close the windows to
prevent chilled air from esca ping.
Switc hing on the air conditioning will assist
in windscreen demisting. In very hot
temperatures, before starting the engine,
allow hot air to escape from the vehicle by
opening the windows and sunroof 3.
When the sy ste m is sw itc he d on, at least
one of the adjustable centre or side air
vents must be open so that the evaporator
does not ice up due to lack of air
movement.
Pre ss n button = On
Pre ss n button again = Off