However, if the temperature control knob is set to heating, warm air is supplied to the passenger compartment even when the air conditioner is on.
Note: When driving with the air conditioner on, drips may appear under the engine compartment. This is normal, as the car's cooling system draws moist air out of the passenger compartment.
Note: Because the air conditioning compressor is driven by the vehicle's engine, there may be slight changes in power and dynamics when the compressor is on.
A/C button
Caution: Using the air conditioner on long hills and in heavy traffic can cause the engine to overheat. Check temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheating, turn off the air conditioner.
Otherwise, engine damage may occur.
To turn on the air conditioner:
1. Start the engine.
2. Press the air conditioner on/off button (A/C). (The indicator light in the button will turn on, indicating that the air conditioner is operating.)
3. Adjust the fan speed.
Note: If the air control knob is in the OFF position, air conditioning is not performed.
To turn off the air conditioner
Press the air conditioner on/off button (A/C) again. (The indicator light in the button will turn off, indicating that the air conditioner is not working)
Cooling
Maximum cooling
It is used for maximum cooling of the air in the cabin in hot weather or when the car is in the sun for a long time.
1. Open windows slightly to let warm air out of the passenger compartment.
2. Turn on the air conditioner. (The indicator light in the button will light up.)
3. Press the recirculation mode button. (The indicator light in the button will light up.)
4. Set the air distribution switch to position "Front zone" ().
5. Move the temperature control knob to the blue zone.
6. Set the air control knob to maximum speed.
Normal cooling
1. Press the air conditioner button (A/C). (The indicator light in the button will light up.)
2. Press the recirculation mode button. (The indicator light in the button will light up.)
3. Turn the air distribution control knob to the FRONT position ("Front zone") () or BI-LEVEL (mixed mode) ().
4. Move the temperature control knob to the blue zone.
5. Set the air control knob to the desired speed.
Heating
Maximum heating
The maximum heating mode allows you to quickly increase the temperature of the air in the cabin. It is not recommended to leave this mode on for a long time, as during this time the air inside the cabin may become stale and the windows may fog up.
To remove condensation from the windows, turn off the air recirculation mode, after which fresh air will begin to flow into the passenger compartment.
To turn on the maximum heating mode:
1. Turn off the air conditioner. (The indicator will turn off).
2. Press the recirculation mode button. (The indicator light in the button will light up.)
3. Turn the air distribution control knob to position "mixed mode" () or FLOOR (Leg area) ().
4. Move the temperature control knob to the end of the red zone.
5. Set the air control knob to maximum speed.
Normal heating mode
1. Turn off the air conditioner. (The indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn off the recirculation mode. (The indicator will turn off.)
3. Turn the air distribution control knob to the FLOOR position ("Leg area") () or BI-LEVEL (mixed mode) ().
4. Move the temperature control knob to the red zone.
Ventilation
Two-level airflow
This mode is recommended for cool but sunny days. Warmer air will flow into the foot area, and cooler air from the street will flow into the upper part of the cabin.
To enable this mode:
1. Turn off the recirculation mode. (The indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn the air distribution control knob to position "mixed mode" ().
3. Set the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
4. Set the air control knob to the desired speed.
5. Set the air control knob to the desired speed.
Ventilation
To supply air through the central and side ventilation grilles:
1. Turn off the air conditioner. (The indicator will turn off.)
2. Turn off the recirculation mode. (The indicator will turn off.)
3. Turn the air distribution control knob to the FRONT position ("Front zone") () or BI-LEVEL (mixed mode) ().
4. Move the temperature control knob to the blue zone.
5. Set the air control knob to the desired speed.
Removing frost and condensation
To remove frost from the windshield:
1. Turn the air distribution knob to the DEFROST position (Glass blowing) ().
2. Move the temperature control knob to the red zone.
3. To quickly remove frost, set the air control knob to maximum speed.
Note: The air conditioning and air intake modes are turned on automatically, increasing the efficiency of defrost the windshield in the mode "Glass blowing" () or "Leg area/window blower" ().
To keep the windshield from freezing and direct warm air to your feet, turn the mode selector to "Leg area/window blower" ().
Attention: The temperature difference between the environment and the windshield can cause fogging of the windows, thus limiting the possibility of seeing.
Do not use FLOOR/DEFROST mode (leg area/window blower) () or DEFROST (glass blowing) () in very humid weather and the temperature control knob is in the blue zone.
This can lead to an accident with possible damage to the vehicle and injury to passengers.