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5Climate control
Introduction
This vehicle is fitted with one of the
following climate control systems:
• Manually controlled system with air
conditioning. See page 5-4.
• Automatic climate control system
with an LCD (liquid crystal display)
screen. See page 5-7.
• Automatic climate control system
with touch screen (shared with the
navigation and audio systems). See
page 5-11.
Each system has a unique control panel
located in the centre console above the
radio and audio controls.
Operating instructions for each system
are on the following pages, with general
information, applicable to all three
systems, given below.
The climate control systems may also be
operated by spoken commands if the
optional voice activation system is fitted.
For full information on the use of this
system refer to the Voice Activation
Handbook.
Recommended operation
Use of air conditioning
The manual and automatic climate
control systems are fitted with air
conditioning to provide cooling and
dehumidified air.
The dry airflow is also effective in
preventing misting of the windows. It is
recommended that air conditioning is
used in all climatic conditions throughout
the year.
Close all windows and the sunroof when
the air conditioning is on to ensure
satisfactory operation.
Use of air recirculation
The air conditioner/heater system is
supplied with fresh air via an intake flap.
The flap may be closed to allow the air
inside the vehicle to be recirculated.
This helps to prevent unpleasant odours
from being drawn into the vehicle.
On all systems, air recirculation may be
manually selected either for an
automatically timed period or to remain
on continuously (latched recirculation).
When latched recirculation is selected,
the air conditioning will switch on
automatically to reduce condensation.
Automatic climate control systems
With automatic climate control systems,
the air conditioning, recirculation and
other functions are fully controlled in
AUTO mode to provide optimum comfort
under most driving conditions.
It is recommended that AUTO is selected
as the normal operating mode on these
systems.
!
WARNING:
To prevent humidity build up inside
the vehicle and possible screen
misting, avoid driving with the air
conditioning system off or in manual
air recirculation for prolonged
periods.