Seat Toledo. Service Manual - part 9

Transport and practical equipment

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Do not use cups or glasses made of fragile

materials (e.g. glass or china). These could
cause injury in the event of an accident.

CAUTION

Avoid putting open drinks containers in the
drink holder while the vehicle is moving.
They could spill (e.g. on braking) and cause
damage to the electrical equipment or the
seat covers.

Drink holder in rear seat armrest

Fig. 151 

Rear seats armrest: drink holder

Two drinks can be placed in the drink holder.

Use the detachable parts 

A

 and 

B

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Fig. 151

 to change the size of the holes.

–

Remove part 

A

 or 

B

 in the direction indi-

cated by the arrow and replace in the re-
quired position in the drink holder.

Cigarette lighter*

Fig. 152 

Centre console: lighter

The cigarette lighter is located at the front of
the centre console 

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Fig. 152

.

Using the cigarette lighter

–

Press the cigarette lighter knob 

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Fig. 152

.

–

Wait for the lighter to spring out.

–

Pull out the cigarette lighter and light the
cigarette on the glowing coil immediately.

–

Put the cigarette lighter back in its socket.

WARNING

●

Take care when using the cigarette lighter!

Carelessness or negligence when using the
cigarette lighter can cause burns and serious
injuries.

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The cigarette lighter also works when the

ignition is off and when the ignition key is re-

moved. Therefore, never leave children unsu-
pervised in the vehicle.

Note

●

The 12 V power socket of the cigarette

lighter can also be used as a power source for
electrical appliances 

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page 134, 12V Power

socket

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Additional information 

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page 192, Acces-

sories and modifications to the vehicle

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Ashtrays*

Fig. 153 

Centre console: front ashtray/rear

ashtray.

Removing the ashtray

–

Pull the ashtray 

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Fig. 153

 upwards to re-

move.

Inserting the ashtray

–

Push the ashtray down.

WARNING

Never put flammable materials in the ashtray.
Risk of fire!

CAUTION

Never hold onto the ashtray by the lid when
removing it. Risk of breaking the lid.

12V Power socket

Fig. 154 

Centre console: 12 V power socket.

The 12 V power socket is located at the front
of the centre console 

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Fig. 154

.

Using the power socket

–

Open the cover or remove the cigarette
lighter concealing the socket.

–

Insert the plug of the electrical appliance
into the socket.

Additional information 

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page 192, Acces-

sories and modifications to the vehicle

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WARNING

●

Improper use of the sockets or electrical

appliances can cause a fire and lead to burns
and other serious injuries.

●

Never leave children unsupervised in the

vehicle. The 12 V power socket is also func-
tional when the ignition is switched off and
the key is removed.

●

Should the connected appliance overheat,

immediately switch it off and disconnect it
from the socket.

CAUTION

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The 12 V power socket can only be used to

power appliances with a power rating of up to
120 watts.

●

Never exceed the maximum permitted pow-

er, as this could cause damage to the vehicle
electrical installation.

●

With the engine switched off, however, the

vehicle battery will drain. Risk of discharging
the battery!

●

Only use suitable plugs so as not to dam-

age the power socket.

●

Only use appliances that have been tested

for electromagnetic compatibility in compli-
ance with current regulations.

●

Before switching the ignition on or off, un-

plug the appliances from the power socket to

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protect them from any damage caused by
fluctuations in voltage.

●

Follow the instructions for use of connected

appliances!

Multimedia compartment

Fig. 155 

Front centre console: multimedia

compartment.

The multimedia compartment is in the stor-
age compartment of the front centre console

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Fig. 155

.

The compartment can be used to hold mobile
phones, mp3 players or similar devices.

WARNING

Never use the multimedia compartment as an
ashtray or to store flammable materials. Risk
of fire!

Storage compartment for glasses*

Fig. 156 

Close-up of roof panel: storage com-

partment for eyeglasses.

–

Press the compartment lid and it will drop
down 

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Fig. 156

.

WARNING

This compartment must only remain open
when removing or replacing glasses.

CAUTION

●

Do not place heat-sensitive objects in the

compartment as they could be damaged.

●

The side compartment supports a maxi-

mum load of 0.25 kg.

Coat hooks*

The coat hooks are located on the B-pillars
and on the handles on the interior lining
above each rear door.

WARNING

●

Make sure that any items of clothing hang-

ing from the coat hooks do not obstruct your
view to the rear.

●

Only use the coat hooks for light items of

clothing and make sure that there are no
heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

●

Do not use clothes hangers to hang up the

clothing, as this could interfere with the func-
tion of the head-protection airbags.

CAUTION

The side hooks support a maximum load of 2
kg.

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Front seat backrest net pockets

Fig. 157 

Front seats backrests: net pockets.

There are net pockets on the inside part of
the front seats backrests 

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Fig. 157

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These pockets are designed to hold light-
weight objects such as a mobile phone or an
mp3 player.

WARNING

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Do not exceed the maximum load that the

net pockets can support. Heavy objects can-
not be safely secured. Risk of injuries!

CAUTION

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The net pockets support a maximum load of

150 g.

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Do not place overly large objects in the

pockets (e.g. bottles) or objects with sharp
edges. Risk of damage to the pockets.

Compartments in the centre console

Fig. 158 

Centre console: storage compart-

ment

Open storage compartment in centre console

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Fig. 158

.

Storage compartment in front door

Fig. 159 

Storage compartment in door trim.

There is a bottle carrier in part 

B

 

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Fig. 159

of the storage compartment in the front door.

WARNING

Only use part 

A

 

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Fig. 159

 of the compart-

ment in the front door to store objects that do
not protrude from it so as not obstruct the de-
ployment area of the side airbags.

Storage compartment in the luggage
compartment*

Fig. 160 

Luggage compartment: storage com-

partment

The lid from the side storage compartment
can be removed to increase the size of the
boot.

–

Hold onto the top of the lid and pull it out
in the direction indicated by the arrow

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Fig. 160

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CAUTION

●

The compartments are designed to hold

small objects with a total weight of 1.5 kg.

●

Make sure you do not damage the storage

compartment or the boot trim when using the
compartment.

Storing objects

Loading the luggage compartment

All luggage and other loose objects must be
safely secured in the luggage compartment.

Unsecured objects which shift back and forth
could impair the driving safety or driving
characteristics of the vehicle by shifting the
centre of gravity.

–

Distribute the load evenly in the luggage
compartment.

–

Place heavy objects as far forward as possi-
ble in the luggage compartment.

–

Place the heavy objects first.

–

Secure heavy objects to the fastening rings

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page 137

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WARNING

●

Loose luggage and other objects in the lug-

gage compartment could cause serious inju-
ries.

●

Always stow objects in the luggage com-

partment and secure them on the fastening
rings.

●

Use suitable straps to secure heavy ob-

jects.

●

During sudden manoeuvres or accidents,

loose objects can be thrown forward, injuring
vehicle occupants or passers-by. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag. If this happens, objects may shoot out-
ward like a missile. Risk of fatal injury.

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Please note that the centre of gravity may

shift when transporting heavy objects; this
may affect vehicle handling and lead to an ac-
cident. Therefore, it is essential to adjust
your speed and driving style accordingly, to
avoid accidents.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle weights or

allowed maximum weight. If said weights are
exceeded, the driving characteristics of the
vehicle may change, leading to accidents, in-
juries and damage to the vehicle.

●

Never leave your vehicle unattended, espe-

cially when the rear lid is open. Children
could climb into the luggage compartment,
closing the door behind them; they will be
trapped and run the risk of death.

●

Never allow children to play in or around

the vehicle. Close and lock all the doors and
rear lid when you leave the vehicle. Before
you lock the vehicle, make sure that there are
no adults or children in the vehicle.

Note

●

Air circulation in the vehicle helps reduce

fogging of the windows. Used air escapes
through ventilation slits in the side trim of
the luggage compartment. Ensure that the
ventilation slots are never covered.

●

Straps for securing the load to the fasten-

ing rings are commercially available.

Fastening rings*

There can be four fastening rings in the lug-
gage compartment for fastening luggage and
other objects.

–

Always use suitable and undamaged straps
to secure luggage and other objects to the
fastening rings 

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 in Loading the lug-

gage compartment on page 137

.

–

Pull up the fastening rings to attach the
straps.

During a collision or an accident, even small
and light objects can build up so much ener-
gy that they can cause very severe injuries.
The amount of kinetic “energy” depends on
the speed of the vehicle and the weight of
the object. The most significant factor, how-
ever, is the speed of the vehicle.

Example: An object weighing 4.5 kg is lying
unsecured in the vehicle. During a frontal col-
lision at a speed of 50 km/h (31 mph), this

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object generates a force corresponding to 20
times its weight. That means that the effec-
tive weight of the object increases to approxi-
mately 90 kg. You can imagine the severity of
the injuries which might be sustained if this
“object” strikes an occupant as it flies
through the interior of the vehicle. This in-
creased risk of injury will be further increased
if a loose object is struck by an inflating air-
bag.

WARNING

●

If pieces of baggage or other objects are se-

cured to the fastening rings with inappropri-
ate or damaged retaining cords, injuries
could result in the event of braking manoeu-
vres or accidents.

●

Never secure a child seat on the fastening

rings.

Luggage compartment

Introduction

Please observe the following points to ensure
the vehicle handles well at all times:

–

Distribute the load as evenly as possible.

–

Place heavy objects as far forward in the
luggage compartment as possible.

–

Secure luggage using the fastening rings or
retaining net 

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page 139

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During an accident, even small and light ob-
jects can have so much kinetic energy that
they can cause very severe injuries. The
amount of kinetic energy depends on the
speed of the vehicle and the weight of the
object. However, the speed of the vehicle is
the most important factor.

Example: An unsecured object weighing 4.5
kg produces energy corresponding to 20
times its weight in a frontal collision at 50
km/h (31 mph). This means that its weight
reaches around 90 kg. You can imagine the
severity of the injuries that might be sus-
tained if this “projectile” strikes an occupant
as it flies through the vehicle interior.

WARNING

●

Store objects in the luggage compartment

and secure to the fastening points.

●

In an accident or sudden manoeuvre, loose

objects in the interior can be flung forward
and possibly injure vehicle occupants or oth-
ers. This risk is even greater if the flying ob-
jects hit a triggering airbag. In this case, any
rebounding objects could injure vehicle occu-
pants. Risk of fatal injuries!

●

Take into account that transporting heavy

objects changes the centre of gravity that
could also cause changes in vehicle handling.
Risk of accident! Therefore, always adjust
your speed and driving style to suit these cir-
cumstances.

●

Securing the load to the rings using unsuit-

able or damaged straps could lead to injuries
in the event of an accident or sudden braking
manoeuvre. Secure suitable straps safely to
the rings to ensure this does not happen.

●

Position the load so it cannot move forward

during a sudden braking manoeuvre. Risk of
injuries!

●

If transporting sharp or dangerous objects

in the space provided when the rear seats are
folded, ensure the safety of the occupant of
the remaining rear seat 

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page 58

.

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If the rear seat located alongside a folded

seat is occupied, ensure safety, for example,
by placing the load so that it stops the seat
from folding backward in the event of being
hit from behind.

●

Never drive with the rear lid open or half-

closed, exhaust gases may penetrate into the
interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!

●

Never exceed the allowed axle loads or al-

lowed maximum weight. Risk of accident!

●

Never transport passengers in the luggage

compartment!

CAUTION

Make sure sharp objects stored in the boot
cannot not damage the rear window heating
filaments.

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Note

Tyre pressure must be adapted to suit the
load 

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page 216, Useful life of tyres

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Category N1 vehicles

Category N1 vehicles with no protection grille
must use a retaining set compliant with
Standard EN 12195 (1 – 4) to secure the
load.

Retaining elements*

Fig. 161 

Luggage compartment: retaining el-

ements.

The following retaining elements are fitted in
the boot 

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Fig. 161

:

Rings to secure the load and the retain-
ing nets.
Rings used solely for the retaining nets.

A

B

CAUTION

The rings support a maximum load of 3.5 kN
(350 kg).

Note

The front ring 

B

 is below the folding back-

rest of the rear seats 

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Fig. 161

.

Hook*

Fig. 162 

Luggage compartment: hook.

There are hooks on both sides of the boot to
secure light items of luggage such as bags,
etc. 

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Fig. 162

.

CAUTION

The side hooks support a maximum load of
7.5 kg.

Retaining nets*

Fig. 163 

Retaining nets.

Fig. 164 

Retaining nets.

Example of securing retaining nets

››› 

Fig. 163

 and 

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Fig. 164

.

Sideways bag
Ground net
Lengthways bag

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WARNING

Do not exceed the maximum load that the
nets can support. Heavy objects cannot be
safely secured. Risk of injury!

CAUTION

●

The retaining nets support a maximum load

of 1.5 kg.

●

Do not place any item with sharp edges in

the net. Risk of damaging the net!

Rear shelf

Fig. 165 

Remove the shelf.

Fig. 166 

Remove the shelf.

The shelf can be removed if a large load is to
be transported.

Removing the shelf

–

Remove the straps from the shelf 

1

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Fig. 165

.

–

Remove the shelf from its housing 

2

 by

knocking it gently from underneath be-
tween the supports.

Fitting the shelf

–

Place the shelf on the side supports on the
trim.

–

Adjust the shelf supports 

3

 

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Fig. 166

 to

fit the supports 

2

 in the trim.

–

Fit into place by knocking the top of the
shelf gently between the supports.

–

Attach the straps 

1

 to the tray.

WARNING

Do not place objects on the rear shelf that
could endanger the vehicle occupants in case
of a sudden braking manoeuvre or an acci-
dent.

CAUTION

●

The rear shelf supports a maximum load of

1 kg.

●

If handled incorrectly, the tray could bend

on closing the rear lid and become damaged
or damage the trim. Follow the instructions
below:

–

The shelf supports 

3

 

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Fig. 166

 must be

securely in place in the trim supports 

2

.

–

The size of the load must not exceed the
height of the shelf.

–

When open, the shelf must not be bent
against the shelf seal.

–

There must be no objects in the space be-
tween the open shelf and the backrest of
the rear seat.

Note

The shelf will lift when the rear lid is opened.

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Roof rack*

Introduction

WARNING

●

The load on the roof carrier must be proper-

ly secured. Risk of accident!

●

Always secure the load using retaining

straps that are in good condition.

●

Distribute the load evenly.

●

When transporting heavy or large objects

on the roof, any change in normal vehicle be-
haviour due to a change in the centre of gravi-
ty or increased wind resistance must be taken
into account. Risk of accident! For this rea-
son, speed and driving style must be adjus-
ted for the situation.

●

Avoid sudden manoeuvres and braking.

●

Adjust your driving style to suit visibility,

the weather and road and traffic conditions.

●

Never exceed the allowed axle loads or al-

lowed maximum weight. Risk of accident!

CAUTION

●

Only use SEAT-authorised roof carriers.

●

Where roof carriers from other systems are

used or where they are not fitted properly,
any damage caused to the vehicle will not be
covered by the warranty. Therefore, carefully
follow the Instruction Manual for installation
of the roof carrier.

●

Remember that the rear lid must not hit the

roof load.

●

The total height of the vehicle increases ac-

cording to the roof load. Compare the height
of the vehicle with the heights of bridges or
other underpasses, for example, the height
of the garage door.

●

Do not forget to remove the roof carrier be-

fore entering an automatic carwash.

●

Take into account that the load must not

damage the aerial located on the roof.

For the sake of the environment

If aerodynamic resistance increases, fuel con-
sumption will also increase.

Attachment points

Fig. 167 

Basic roof carrier attachment points.

Location of the basic roof carrier attachment
points 

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Fig. 167

:

Rear attachment points
Front attachment points

Install and remove following the instructions
given.

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CAUTION

Follow the instructions given in the manual.

Roof load

The maximum permissible roof load (includ-
ing the support system) of 

75 kg and the to-

tal authorised weight of the vehicle must not
be exceeded.

It will not be possible to carry the full maxi-
mum load if the roof carrier you are using is
rated for a load which is less than this figure.
In this case, you can only load the roof carrier
to the maximum load permitted in your in-
stallation manual.

Air conditioning

Heating and air conditioning

General notes

The power of the heating depends on the
temperature of the coolant. Therefore, maxi-
mum power is only obtained when the en-
gine has reached operating temperature.

The temperature and humidity of the air in-
side the vehicle decrease when the cooling
system is turned on. This therefore increases
the comfort of all vehicle occupants when
outside temperatures and humidity are high.
It also helps prevent the windows from mist-
ing over during cold periods of the year.

The air recirculation system can be switched
on temporarily to increase the cooling effect.

Keep the air intake slots in front of the wind-
screen clear of ice, snow or leaves to ensure
unimpaired heating and cooling.

When the air conditioning is on, 

condensa-

tion can drip from the evaporator in the air
cooling system and form a pool underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a leak!

WARNING

●

All windows must be clear of ice, snow and

condensation for driving safety. Therefore,

make sure you familiarise yourself with the
correct use of heating and ventilation, win-
dow demisting and defrosting and cooling.

●

Never use the air recirculation system for

too long, as it prevents fresh air from enter-
ing the vehicle and used air can cause tired-
ness, reduce your attention span and cause
the windows to mist over. This increases the
risk of an accident. Switch off the air recircu-
lation system as soon as the windows begin
to mist over.

WARNING

Do not switch off Climatronic for longer than
necessary.

●

Switch Climatronic back on as soon as the

windows begin to mist over.

Note

●

Used air escapes through ventilation slots

in the rear of the luggage compartment.

●

Smoking is not recommended while the air

recirculation system is in use, as the smoke
drawn from the interior of the vehicle settles
in the evaporator of the air conditioning sys-
tem. This causes a persistent, unpleasant
smell while the system is running that is
time-consuming and expensive (evaporator
replacement) to eliminate.

●

To guarantee proper operation, never cover

the air outlets in the luggage compartment.

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Economic use of the air-conditioning
system

When the air conditioning is switched on, the
compressor consumes engine power and has
influence on fuel consumption.

If the vehicle interior has overheated due to
excessive solar radiation, it is best to open
the windows or doors to allow the hot air to
escape.

While in motion, the air conditioning should
not be switched on if the windows are open.

If the interior temperature can be reached
without switching on the air conditioning, the
fresh air mode should be used.

For the sake of the environment

Saving fuel reduces emissions.

Faults

If the air conditioning does not work at out-
side temperatures above +5°C (+41°F) then

the system is faulty. This may be due to one
of the following reasons:

●

One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse

and replace if necessary 

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page 80

.

●

The air conditioning compressor has

switched off temporarily because of in-
creased engine coolant temperature

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page 97

.

If you cannot repair the fault yourself or
where cooling power continues to drop,
switch off the system. Contact a specialised
service.

Air vents

Fig. 168 

Air vents

Opening air vents 3 and 4

–

Turn the vertical circular control upwards.

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Closing air vents 3 and 4

–

Turn the vertical circular control down-
wards.

Changing the direction of air delivery from
air vents 3 and 4

–

The air circulation height can be varied by
changing the position of the sliding adjust-
er upwards or downwards 

››› 

Fig. 168

.

–

The air circulation direction can be varied
by changing the position of the sliding ad-
juster to the right or to the left.

The flow of air from the vents is controlled us-
ing control 

C

 

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Fig. 169

. Vents 

3 

››› 

Fig. 168

and 

4 can be opened and closed individually.

Depending on the position of the adjusters
and on the weather, open vents can provide
air which is either heated, unheated or
cooled.

Heating and fresh air

Operation

Fig. 169 

Heating: controls.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 38

Temperature selection

–

Turn rotary control 

A

 

››› 

Fig. 169

 clockwise

to increase the temperature.

–

Turn rotary control 

A

 anti-clockwise to re-

duce the temperature.

Blower selection

–

Turn rotary control 

B

 

››› 

Fig. 169

 to posi-

tion 1 to 4 to switch the blower on.

–

Turn rotary control 

B

 to position 0 to

switch the blower off.

–

Press button 

1

 

››› 

 in Air recirculation



 on page 145

 to close the fresh air vent.

Air distribution selection

–

Turn rotary control 

C

 

››› 

Fig. 169

 to select

the air vents 

››› 

page 143, Air vents

 you

wish to activate.

All controls, except control 

B

 

››› 

Fig. 169

,

can be set to any intermediate position.

Leave the blower activated at all times to pre-
vent the windows from misting over.

Note

If the system is set so that all of the air is
used to defrost the windows, no air is sup-
plied to the footwell area. This could limit
heating comfort.

Air recirculation 



Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.

If the rotary switch 

C

 

››› 

Fig. 169

 is in the

thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open (button light off).

If the rotary switch 

C

 is switched from any

position to the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated.

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Connecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch 

C

 except

thaw:

●

Press button 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 169

, the switch's

lamp will light up, indicating that air recircu-
lation inside the vehicle has been activated.

Disconnecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch 

C

 except

thaw:

●

Press button 

1

 again and the button's

lamp will go off, indicating that air recircula-
tion from the outside has been activated.

In the thaw position of rotary switch 

C

, the

entry of air into the vehicle interior is always
from the outside.

WARNING

Read and observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in

General notes on page 142

.

Air conditioning (manual)*

General notes

The air cooling system only works if 

A/C

 but-

ton 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 

››› 

page 145

 is pressed

and under following conditions:

●

The engine is running,

●

The outside temperature is above +2°C

(+36°F),

●

The blower control is in position 1–4.

When the cooling system is on and under cer-
tain conditions, air can be blown from the
vents at a temperature of approximately +5°C
(+41°F). In the event of prolonged, irregular
distribution of the air flow from the outlets
and significant differences in temperature,
e.g. on leaving the vehicle, sensitive people
may catch cold.

Note

A visit to the specialised service once a year
is recommended to clean the air conditioning
system.

Manual operation

Fig. 170 

Air conditioning: controls.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 37

Temperature selection

–

Turn rotary control 

A

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 clockwise

to increase the temperature.

–

Turn rotary control 

A

 anti-clockwise to re-

duce the temperature.

Blower selection

–

Turn rotary control 

B

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 to posi-

tion 1 to 4 to switch the blower on.

–

Turn rotary control 

B

 to position 0 to

switch the blower off.

–

Press button 



 

1

 

››› 

page 146, Air recir-

culation

 to close the fresh air vent.

Air distribution selection

–

Turn rotary control 

C

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 to select

the air vents 

››› 

page 143

 you wish to acti-

vate.

Switching cooling on and off

–

Press the button 

A/C

 

2

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 and

the lamp in the button will illuminate.

–

Press the 

A/C

 

2

 button again and the

light in the button will switch off.

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Coldest setting

–

On turning control 

A

 to the coldest setting

(blue indicator), buttons 

1

 



 and 

2

A/C

, light up

–

The recirculation function is activated auto-
matically in order to cool faster.

Note

●

If the air distribution is directed towards

the windows, all, of the heating power is
used to defrost the windscreen. No warm air
is directed to the footwell area. This could
limit heating comfort.

●

The 

AC

 button lamp will illuminate after

the system has been switched on, even if not
all of the conditions for cooling system oper-
ations are met. Cooling is indicated as availa-

ble once all of the conditions are met

››› 

page 145, General notes

.

Air recirculation

Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.

If the rotary switch 

C

 

››› 

Fig. 170

 is in the

thaw position, the recirculation flap will al-
ways be open (button light off).

If the rotary switch 

C

 is switched from any

position to the thaw position, recirculation
will be automatically deactivated.

Connecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch 

C

 except

thaw:

●

Press button 

1

 

››› 

Fig. 170

, the switch's

lamp will light up, indicating that air recircu-
lation inside the vehicle has been activated.

Disconnecting the recirculation
In any position of rotary switch 

C

 except

thaw:

●

Press button 

1

 again and the button's

lamp will go off, indicating that air recircula-
tion from the outside has been activated.

In the thaw position of rotary switch 

C

, the

entry of air into the vehicle interior is always
from the outside.

WARNING

Read and observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in

General notes on page 142

.

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Air conditioning

Climatronic* (automatic air conditioning)

General notes

Fig. 171 

Climatronic: controls.

Read the additional information carefully

››› 



page 36

Climatronic automatically maintains a com-
fortable temperature. To do so, it automati-
cally regulates the supplied air temperature
and the blower and air distribution levels.
The system also allows for the effect of sun-
light, so there is no need for manual adjust-
ment. It also has a humidity sensor that
helps to automatically demist the wind-
screen.

Automatic operations 

››› 

page 148

 guaran-

tee maximum comfort any time of year.

Climatronic description
Cooling only works if the following conditions
are met:

●

The engine is running

●

the outside temperature is above +2°C

(+36°F);

●

A/C

 

18

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 switched on.

Starting the Climatronic
The corresponding function will be switched
on when a button is pressed, turning on the
air conditioning if it was switched off, with
the exception of button 

17

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 (recir-

culation).

Switching off the Climatronic

●

Turn control 

10

 to the left until the seg-

ments of column 

9

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 switch off.

●

After 

1 second has elapsed, turn the control

again to switch off the display.

In order to ensure engines subject to heavy
loads are cooled, the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched off in the event of high
coolant temperatures.

Recommended setting for all seasons of the
year

●

Set the required temperature. We recom-

mend +22°C (72°F).

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●

Press the 

AUTO

 button 

13

 

››› 

Fig. 171

.

●

Adjust vents 

3 and 4 

››› 

page 143

 so that

the air flow is directed slightly upwards.

Change between degrees Centigrade and de-
grees Fahrenheit
Keep the 

AUTO

 and 

A/C

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 buttons

held down for 

2 seconds at the same time.

The data is displayed on the screen in the
units required.

Note

●

A visit to the specialised service once a

year is recommended to clean the Climatronic
system.

●

The interior temperature sensor 

11

››› 

Fig. 171

 is at the bottom. Do not cover it

with stickers or the like, as this could have a
negative effect on Climatronic operations.

Automatic mode

Automatic mode is used to maintain a con-
stant temperature and demist the windows
inside the vehicle.

Switching on automatic mode

●

Set the interior temperature between +16°C

(+64°F) and +29°C (+84°F).

●

Adjust vents 

3 

››› 

page 143

 and 

4 so that

the air flow is directed slightly upwards.

●

Press the 

AUTO

 button 

13

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 and

AUTO

 displayed on the screen.

Automatic mode is switched off by pressing
the air distribution buttons or increasing or
decreasing the blower speed. However, the
temperature remains regulated.

Adjusting the temperature

●

When you switch on the ignition, control 

1

››› 

Fig. 171

 can be used to set the required in-

terior temperature.

It is possible to select interior temperatures
from +16°C (+64°F) to +29°C (+84°F). In this
range the temperature is regulated automati-
cally. If a temperature below +16°C (+64°F) is
selected, “LO” is displayed on the screen. If a
temperature above +29°C (+84°F) is selected,
“HI” is displayed on the screen. At both ex-
tremes, Climatronic works at maximum cool-
ing or heating power, respectively. The tem-
perature is not regulated.

In the event of prolonged, irregular distribu-
tion of the air flow from the outlets (particu-
larly the footwells) and significant differen-
ces in temperature, e.g. on leaving the vehi-
cle, sensitive people may catch cold.

Air recirculation

Air recirculation prevents unpleasant smells,
e.g. when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic, from entering the interior.

Switching on air recirculation mode

●

Press button 



 

17

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 and the 

symbol is displayed on the screen.

Switching off air recirculation mode

●

Press button 



 

17

 

››› 

Fig. 171

 and the 

symbol disappears from the screen.

WARNING

Read and observe the safety warnings 

››› 

 in

General notes on page 142

.

Note

If air recirculation mode remains on for 15 mi-
nutes, the  symbol will start to flash on
the screen to indicate prolonged air recircula-
tion. If air recirculation is not switched off,
the symbol will continue to flash for about 5
minutes.

Blower selection

Climatronic automatically regulates blower
speed according to the interior temperature.

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