Pic. 1.72. Control panel for the ventilation system with round knobs: 1 – knob for adjusting the air temperature; 2 – switch of fan operation modes; 3 – ventilation mode selection switch; 4 – air intake mode selection button
Fan mode switch
Pic. 1.73. Fan mode switch
This switch is used to turn the fan on and off and select the fan speed. The fan speed, and therefore the amount of air flow from the ventilation system, can be changed manually by turning this switch between positions «1» And «4».
Air intake mode selection button
Pic. 1.74. Air intake mode selection button
This switch is used to change ventilation modes between fresh air intake and recirculation mode. To change ventilation modes (outdoor air intake mode, air recirculation mode) click this button.
Fresh air intake mode - the control lamp on the button goes out.
Air recirculation mode - the control lamp on the button is on.
In outdoor air intake mode («FRESH») outside air enters the vehicle interior, heated or cooled depending on the selection of other functions.
In air recirculation mode («RECIRCULATION») the air inside the car is recirculated and heated or cooled, depending on the selection of other functions.
Note. It should be noted that using the air recirculation mode for a long time may cause the windshield and side windows to fog up, and the air in the vehicle interior to become stale.
When the ignition key is in position «ON» («On»), the mode will be automatically set to (regardless of switch position). This is normal.
Ventilation mode selection switch
Pic. 1.75. Ventilation mode selection switch
This switch is used to select the direction of airflow towards the feet, through the vents into the passenger compartment, or towards the windshield. To indicate ventilation modes (to the head area, to the leg area / to the head area, to the leg area, to the leg area / to the windshield and side window heating vents; (to the windshield and side window heating vents) five characters are used.
To the head area
Pic. 1.76. Head blow mode
The air flow through the deflectors enters the upper part of the car.
To the area of the legs / to the area of the head
Pic. 1.77. Airflow mode in the leg area / in the head area
Air enters through the deflectors into the upper part of the car interior and into the leg area. This allows warm air to be simultaneously supplied through the deflectors to the legs, and not heated or slightly heated air through the deflectors to the upper part of the cabin.
To the leg area
Pic. 1.78. Leg blower mode
Air enters only in the leg area.
To the foot area / to the heated windshield and side window vents
Pic. 1.79. Mode of blowing in the area of the legs / to the deflectors of the heated windshield and side windows
Air enters through the deflectors in the leg area, as well as to the windshield and door windows.
When choosing a mode «to the foot area / to the windshield and side window heating vents» the air conditioner automatically turns on and the outside air intake mode is set («FRESH»).
To the windshield and side window heating vents
Pic. 1.80. Blower mode for heated windshield and side window vents
Air enters the windshield and door windows. When this mode is selected, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air intake mode is set («FRESH»).
Air temperature adjustment knob
Pic. 1.81. Air temperature adjustment knob
This knob is used to turn the heater on and off and to select the desired air temperature.