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Operation
fogged, so as to maintain good visibility of
everything outside
.
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The maximum heat output required to de-
frost windows as quickly as possible is only
available when the engine has reached its
normal running temperature. Only drive
when you have good visibility.
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Always ensure that you use the heating
system, fresh air system, air conditioner
and the heated rear window to maintain
good visibility to the outside.
●
Never leave the air recirculation on for a
long period of time. If the cooling system is
switched off and air recirculation mode
switched on, the windows can mist over
very quickly, considerably limiting visibility.
●
Switch air recirculation mode off when it
is not required.
WARNING
Stuffy or used air will increase fatigue and
reduce driver concentr
ation possibly re-
sulting in a serious accident.
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Never leave the fresh air fan turned off or
use the air recirculation for long periods of
time; the air in the vehicle interior will not
be refreshed.
CAUTION
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If you suspect that the air conditioner is
damaged, switch it off with the button
to prevent further damage and have it
checked by a specialised workshop
.
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Repairs to the air conditioner require spe-
cialist knowledge and special tools. There-
fore, we recommend you to take the vehicle
to a specialised workshop.
Note
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If the humidit
y and temper
ature outside
the vehicle are high, condensation can drip
off the evaporator in the cooling system
and form a pool underneath the vehicle.
This is normal and does not indicate a leak.
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Keep the air intake slots in front of the
windscreen free of snow, ice and leaves to
ensure heating and cooling are not im-
paired, and to prevent the windows from
misting over.
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The air from the vents flows through the
vehicle interior and is extracted by slots in
the luggage compartment designed for this
purpose. Therefore, you should avoid ob-
structing these slots with any kind of ob-
ject.
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The air conditioner operates most effec-
tively with the windows and the sliding/tilt-
ing sunroof* closed. However, if the tem-
perature inside the vehicle is excessive be-
cause of the sun, the air inside can be
cooled faster by opening the windows for a
short time.
●
Do not smoke while air recirculation
mode is on, as smoke drawn into the air
conditioning system leaves residue on the
evapor
ator, producing a permanent un-
pleasant odour.
●
At low outside temperatures, the com-
pressor switches off automatically and
cannot be switched on even with the
button.
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It is advisable to turn on the air condition-
ing at least once a month, to lubricat
e the
system gaskets and prevent leaks. If a de-
crease in the cooling capacity is detected,
a Technical Service should be consulted to
check the system.
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To ensure correct operation, the grilles
on both sides of the screen must not be ob-
structed.
●
When the engine is under extreme strain,
switch off the compressor for a moment.
Economic use of the air condition-
ing
When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compr
essor consumes engine po
w
er and has
influence on fuel consumption. Consider the
following points in order to have the system
operating in the minimum possible time.
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If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
an excessive solar radiation, it is best to open
the windows or doors to allow the hot air to
escape.
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