Activating/deactivating cooling with air dehumidification
Points to observe before use
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when
weather conditions are
warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility
and endanger
you and others.
The cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is normal and not a sign that there is a malfunction.
The cooling with air dehumidification function uses refrigerant R134a. This coolant does not contain chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does not damage the ozone layer.
Activating the cooling with air dehumidification function
If the cooling with air dehumidification does not switch on, it is possible that the climate control system has lost coolant.
Have the cooling with air dehumidification checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights up.
USA only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up.
Deactivating the cooling with air dehumidification function
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
goes out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
USA only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
goes out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air dehumidification function
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
When you press the button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
USA only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
When you press the button, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three times or
remains off. You can no longer switch on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
► Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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