Owner's Manual
Heating & Ventilation
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With air conditioning switched off (and on cars not
equipped with air conditioning), air recirculation will
automatically switch off after 4 minutes operation. This
reduces the risk of misting windows. To override this
timed feature, press and hold the recirculation button for
2 seconds (until the light in the switch flashes) - but note
that the function must then be switched off manually.
NOTE: The air conditioning will
not operate without the engine
running nor when the blower
switch is turned to position ’O’.
5. Air conditioning switch*
With the engine running, press to operate. The indicator
light in the switch illuminates when the air conditioning
is switched on.
NOTE: Because the system
dehumidifies the air supplied to
it, surplus water is produced and
expelled via drain tubes beneath
the car. This may result in a small
pool of water forming under the
car when stationary and is not a
cause for concern.
In addition, note that air recirculation is activated
automatically whenever the air conditioning is switched
on as an aid to more efficient cooling of the car’s interior.
In conditions of high humidity, slight screen misting may
be experienced when the air conditioning is first
switched on. This is not a fault, misting will clear after a
few seconds once the system is in operation.
Care point: The heating elements
on the inside of the rear screen
are easily damaged. DO NOT
scrape or scratch the glass. DO
NOT stick labels over the heating
elements.
6. Rear screen demister
The demister will only function with the engine
running. Press to operate; the indicator light in the
switch illuminates whenever the demister is on and
extinguishes when the demister is turned off.
If the exterior temperature is below 10° C (50° F), the
demister will switch on automatically and operate for a
period of 20 minutes before switching off. However, if
the exterior temperature is greater than 10° C (50° F),
the demister will not switch on automatically, but will
respond to any manual operation by switching off
automatically after 12 minutes.