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Climate control system
One of the following options may be available, depending on vehicle equipment: —Adeluxe automatic climate control system with two zones to separately adjust the temperature, air distribution, and air supply for the left and right front sides.
~Adeluxe automatic climate control system with three zones where the temperature, air distribution, and air supply can be adjusted separately on the left and right front sides, and the temperature can be set separately in the rear.
The climate control system warms, cools, dehumidifies, and filters the air in the vehicle interior. It is the most effective when the windows and, depending on vehicle equipment, the roof are closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the cooling process. The deluxe climate control system automatically maintains a temperature once it has been set. In
all heating mode functions except defrost, the blower only switches to a higher speed once the coolant has reached a certain temperature.
Active combination filter
When the fan is running, the filter will reduce particulate matter and the concentration of pollen, as well as odors in the interior.
Gy ~To prevent interference with the heating or
cooling output and to prevent the windows from fogging over, the air intake in front of the windshield must be free of ice, snow, and leaves.
~ Condensation from the cooling system can drip and form a puddle of water under the vehicle. This is normal and does not mean there is a leak.
~The energy management system may temporarily switch off certain functions, such as the seat heating or rear window defogger. These systems are available again as soon as the energy supply has been restored.
Fig. 71 Deluxe automatic climate control with 2 zones/3 zones: controls
Observe the safety precautions > A\. The functions can be switched on and off by pressing the buttons or adjusted using the rocker
switches. The LED in a button will illuminate when the function is switched on. >
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Switching the climate control system on/off
Pressing the button switches the climate control system on and off. It also switches on when you press another button. Airflow from outside is blocked when the climate control system is switched off. A/C Cooling mode The cooling mode only functions with the blower turned on. The air is not cooled and humidity is not reduced when cooling mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling mode switches off automatically at low outside temperatures. You can select from the following settings for cooling mode by pressing the rocker switch @): ~ MAX: activates the maximum cooling mode of
the climate control system. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only use this function briefyy.
~ ON: switches on the cooling mode and controls it automatically.
~ OFF: switches off the cooling mode. Automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically. Automatic mode will switch off once a button that controls climate control functions is pressed.
Activatin so switches automatic recirculation on.
Temperature The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and front passenger by pressing the rocker switch @). Temperatures between 60 °F (+16 °C) and 84 °F (+28 °C) can be set. If outside of this range, LO or HI will appear in the climate control system display. In both settings, the climate control runs constantly at the maximum cooling or heating level. The temperature is not regulated.
ynchronization
Pressing and holding th utton transfers the temperature setting on the driver's side to the front passenger's side. Synchronization is switched off when the setting for the front passenger's side is changed. & Blower The blower should always run at alow setting to prevent the windows from fogging and to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehicle. You can manually adjust the amount of air generated by the blower to your preference using the rocker switch @). To have the blower regulated automatically, press the button.
Air distribution
To prevent the side windows from fogging over, open the side air vents and angle them toward the side. The air distribution can be adjusted using the rocker switch @). Press the rocker switch @) repeatedly until the desired air distribution setting is displayed in the climate control system controls. To have the air distribution regulated automatically, press the button.
& Defrosting The windshield and side windows are defrosted or cleared of condensation as quickly as possible. The maximum amount of air flows mainly from the vents below the windshield. Defrost is switched on and off using the && button. Aim the outer air vents at the side windows. Recirculation mode switches off. The temperature should be set at 72 °F (+22 °C) or higher. The temperature is controlled automatically. Depending on the outside temperature, the A/C cooling mode may automatically switch on. Defrosting can be switched off by pressing the R or <& buttons, or the rocker switches @) or @).
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= Recirculation mode
In recirculation mode, the air inside the vehicle is circulated and filtered. This prevents the unfiltered air outside the vehicle from entering the vehicle interior = A\. Recirculation mode can be controlled manually or automatically: ~ Switching on manual recirculation mode: press
the <> repeatedly until the LED above the letter [M] turns on.
— Switching on automatic recirculation mode: press the <> repeatedly until the LED above the letter:
The recirculation mode can be changed by pressing the &, or & button.
@ Rear window defogger If the rear window defogger is activated while the ignition is switched on, the battery management system will determine if it is possible to switch it on based on the vehicle battery charge level. Otherwise, the rear window defogger functions with the engine running and switches off automatically after 10 - 20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature. Pressing the & button switches the rear window defogger on or off. To prevent the rear window defogger from switching off automatically, press and hold the & button for more than two seconds.
Vents You can open and close the center and rear air vents using the levers. You can also adjust the airflow from the vents using the levers.
@) Seat heating The seat heating temperature can be set at various levels. Press the a button once to switch on the highest level > A\. Press the # button again to decrease the temperature one level at a time. The seat heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
~You should not leave the recirculation mode on for an extended period of time. This can cause the windows to fog, which increases the risk of an accident.
= Using recirculation mode or, depending on the vehicle equipment, automatic recirculation for an extended period of time can cause the CO2 concentration inside the vehicle to increase. This can have a negative effect on the well-being of vehicle occupants, which can increase the risk of an accident. Switch recirculation mode or automatic recirculation off and ventilate the vehicle at the first sign of unwellness.
~ Individuals with reduced sensitivity to pain or temperature could develop burns when using the seat heating function. To reduce the risk of injury, these individuals should not use seat heating.
To reduce the risk of damage to the seat heating elements, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy pressure on one area of the seat.
Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C mode.
If the front passenger's seat heating is turned on, it will not turn on again automatically if more than 10 minutes have passed between switching the ignition off and switching it on again.
Operating in the rear Air vents are located under the front seats and on the end of the center console to heat or cool the rear of the vehicle. You can open and close the vents using the thumbwheels. You can adjust the direction and amount of airflow with the levers.
Applies to: vehicles with 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control: The temperature can be adjusted with the thumbwheel.
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Additional settings You can adjust additional settings.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VEHICLE > Air conditioning.
Auto recirculation When switched on, automatic recirculation controls the recirculation mode automatically > A\ in Operating in the cockpit on page 85. You must press the && button if fog forms on the windows.
Fluids in the A/C system Refrigerant in the A/C system The sticker in the engine compartment provides information about the type and amount of refrigerant used in the vehicle’s A/C system. The sticker is located in the front section of the engine compartment or at the front or back of the hood.
Warning: the A/C system must only A be serviced by qualified technicians.
Refrigerant type
Lubricant type
Refer to the service information (only available for authorized Audi dealers or authorized Audi Service Facilities)
The A/C system must only be serviced by qualified technicians. Flammable refrigerant
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4 Ri) 4
Make sure all components are disposed of correctly and never install components in the vehicle that have been removed from old vehicles or q taken from recycling.
Lubricant in the A/C system The sticker in the engine compartment provides information about the type and amount of refrigerant oil used in the vehicle's A/C system. For the
refrigerant oil quantity, refer to the Technical Data page 287.
To ensure correct and safe operation, the A/C system must only be serviced by qualified and certified technicians (SAE standard J2845 and J2911).
— Never repair the A/C system evaporator with components from old vehicles or from recycling.
— New replacement evaporators for portable A/C systems must be certified and labeled as such, so that they comply with the SAE standard J2842 HFO-1234yf and R744.
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