To switch to the automatic mode of the air conditioning system, press the button «AUTO».
Fan speed switch
The fan speed is set by pressing the appropriate switch shoulder. As the fan speed increases, the amount of air supplied to the passenger compartment increases. The fan is switched off by pressing the button «OFF» («OFF»).
Air intake switch (on vehicles without an air quality control system)
This switch activates the outside air intake or interior air recirculation.
Switching between air intake modes (outside air intake or recirculation) done by pressing the switch button.
OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE MODE (): In outdoor air intake mode, the control lamp built into the switch is lit.
RECIRCULATION MODE (): When the recirculation mode is activated, the indicator lamp built into the switch lights up.
In the outside air intake mode, fresh air enters the passenger compartment, which is heated or cooled, depending on the inclusion of the heater or air conditioner.
In the recirculation mode, the intake of outside air is stopped and the interior air is heated or cooled, depending on whether the heater or air conditioner is turned on.
Note:
- It should be remembered that prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculation mode will lead to fogging of the windshield and side windows, and the air in the cabin will become stale. If the air conditioner is operated for a long time in recirculation mode with the air conditioner switched on, the air in the passenger compartment will become excessively dry.
- When the ignition key is set to position «On» the system automatically switches to outside air intake mode () (regardless of switch position), which is normal. When the ignition key is set to position «ON» automatic recirculation mode (regardless of switch position), which is normal. When the ignition is switched on, the automatic air intake mode is activated if the system worked in this mode before the engine was stopped.
Air intake switch (on vehicles with an air quality control system)
This switch activates the automatic air intake mode (outside air intake or recirculation).
Outdoor air intake mode: Outside air enters the passenger compartment, which is heated or cooled depending on the set temperature.
Recirculation mode: The intake of outside air is stopped and the interior air is heated or cooled depending on the set temperature.
Automatic recirculation mode: In this mode, the external air, but only until the moment when exhaust gases begin to enter the cabin with it, after which the system from the outside air intake mode () automatically switches to recirculation mode (), thereby stopping the flow of gases into the cabin.
Note:
- It should be remembered that prolonged operation of the heater in the recirculation mode will lead to fogging of the windshield and side windows, and the air in the cabin will become stale. If the air conditioner is operated for a long time in the recirculation mode with the air conditioner turned on, the air in the passenger compartment may become excessively dry.
- When the ignition key is set to position «ON» the system automatically switches to outside air intake mode (regardless of switch position), which is normal. When the ignition is turned on, the automatic air intake mode is activated, if the system worked in this mode before the engine stopped.
Caution: If the windows fog up when the system is in recirculation or air quality control mode, turn on the outside air intake or turn off the air quality system.
Switching off the heater and air conditioner
To turn off the heater and air conditioner, press the button «OFF» («Off»).
Air distribution button
This button is used to supply air to the passenger compartment floor, through the ventilation nozzles in the instrument panel or to the windshield defogger. When the air distribution mode is selected to the face, through the upper and lower ventilation nozzles, to the floor, as well as to the floor and to the windows, the following four symbols light up on the control panel.
When this mode is enabled, the corresponding icon lights up and air is supplied through the ventilation nozzles in the dashboard.
When this mode is selected, this icon lights up and air flows through the nozzles in the instrument panel and the floor nozzles. At the same time, unheated air can be supplied through the dashboard nozzles, and heated air can be supplied through the floor nozzles.
When this mode is selected, this icon lights up and air is supplied through the floor vents, windshield and side window vents, and side vents.
When this mode is selected, this icon lights up and air flows through the windshield defrosting vents, floor vents, side window vents, and side vents.
Windscreen defrost button
Pressing this button automatically turns on air recirculation () and air is supplied through the windshield blower nozzles. To speed up the cleaning of the glass when the ambient temperature is above 2°C, the air conditioner is turned on, which automatically turns off if the outside temperature drops below 2°C.