Climate control 117Air conditioning systemIn addition to the heating andventilation system, the airconditioning system has controls for:n : cooling4 : air recirculationCooling nPress n to switch on cooling. TheLED in the button illuminates. Coolingis only functional when the engine isrunning and climate control fan isswitched on.Press n again to switch off cooling.The air conditioning system cools anddehumidifies (dries) as soon as theoutside temperature is above aspecific level. Thereforecondensation may form and drip fromunder the vehicle.If no cooling or drying is required,switch off the cooling system for fuelsaving reasons. Activated coolingmay inhibit Autostops.Stop-start system 3 126.Air recirculation system 4Press 4 to activate air recirculationmode. The LED in the buttonilluminates.Press 4 again to deactivate airrecirculation mode.9 WarningThe exchange of fresh air isreduced in air recirculation mode.In operation without cooling the airhumidity increases, so thewindows may mist up from inside.The quality of the passengercompartment air deteriorates,which may cause the vehicleoccupants to feel drowsy.In warm and very humid ambient airconditions, the windscreen may mistup from outside when cold air isdirected towards it. If windscreenmists up from outside, activatewindscreen wiper and deactivate l.Maximum coolingBriefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.● Switch on cooling n.● Air recirculation system 4 on.● Press air distribution switch M.● Set temperature control tocoldest level.● Set fan speed to highest level.● Open all vents.
