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Warm and cold Climate control system
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate control system with three zones in which the temperature, air distribution, and air supply can be adjusted separately for the front left and right sides, as well as the temperature 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 roof or power top (depending on vehicle equipment) are closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the cooling process. The automatic 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.
@ Tips ~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.
Operating in the cockpit
Fig. 98 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control system: controls
Observe the safety precautions > A\. Press the knobs, buttons or rocker switches to turn the functions on or off. When the function is switched on, the LED in the respective button or knob turns on. Some rocker switches can be assigned with multiple functions. The various functions can be activated by pressing on the switch
multiple times. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the functions of the rocker switches @) and @®are switched on right-hand drive vehicles. The driver and front passenger settings can be adjusted separately. >
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Switching the climate control system on/of
The [OFF] button switches the climate control system on or off. It also switches on when you press another button or a knob. 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. Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can select from the following settings for cooling mode by pressing the rocker switch @): ~ A/C MAX: activates the maximum cooling mode of the climate control system. To reduce unnecessary energy usage, only use this function briefly.
~ A/C ON: switches on the cooling mode and controls it automatically.
~ A/C OFF: switches off the cooling mode. AUTO Automatic mode
Automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically. You can switch automatic mode on or off by pressing the knob @). @/ @ Temperature You can adjust the temperature between 60°F (416°C) and 84°F (+28°C) by turning the knob @, 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.
SYNC Synchronization
Use the rocker switch ) to select the function. When synchronization is switched on, the settings for the driver's side are applied to the front passenger's side and the rear (except for seat
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heating/ventilation, depending on vehicle equipment). If the settings on the front passenger's side or in the rear are changed, the synchronization will automatically switch off and 3-ZONE will appear in the display. SET REAR Function
Use the rocker switch ©) to select the function. When the function is switched on, you can adjust all settings for the rear using the climate control system controls in the cockpit. The rear climate control system controls cannot be operated at the same time. This function switches off automatically after a certain period of time or after leaving the menu.
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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 adjust the volume of air generated by the blower to your preference using the rocker switch @. To have the blower regulated automatically, press one of the knobs (@). Air distribution
To prevent the side windows from fogging over, open the side air vents and angle them toward the side. You can use the rocker switches @) to adjust the vents where the air will flow out of. Press the rocker switches @) repeatedly until the desired air distribution setting is displayed in the climate control system controls. To have the air distribution regulated automatically, press one of the knobs @). & 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. >
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Defrost is switched off by pressing the &% button again. You can also switch the function off by pressing the knob (@). = 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\. Pressing the <> button switches recirculation mode on or off manually. You can also switch the recirculation mode off by pressing the knob @ or the & button.
@ Rear window defogger The rear window defogger only operates when the engine is running. It switches off automatically after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the outside temperature. Pressing the &2 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 three seconds. It will remain on until the ignition is switched off.
Vents You can open and close the center and rear air vents using the thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
a) 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.
£) Seat ventilation Applies to: vehicles with eat ventilation The seat ventilation intensity can be set to multiple levels. Press the 2) button once to switch on the highest level. Press the £/ button again to decrease the intensity one level at a time. The seat ventilation is off when all of the LEDs are off.
Neck heating Applies to: vehicles with neck heating The neck heating temperature can be set at multiple levels. Press the J button once to switch on the highest level. Press the <} button again to decrease the temperature one level at a time. The neck heating is off when all of the LEDs are off. @ Seat heating and ventilation Applies to: vehicles with 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control system If you press the 4 button, you can turn either the seat ventilation or the seat heating (depending on vehicle equipment) on or off > A. — If you turn the knob @ clockwise, you will turn
the seat heating down to the lowest level (1). The red LED in the button will turn on. To increase the temperature, keep turning clockwise to the highest level (3).
— If you turn the knob (@) counterclockwise, you will turn the seat ventilation down to the lowest level (1). The blue LED in the button will turn on. To increase the ventilation, keep turning counterclockwise to the highest level (3).
Residual heat
The residual heat from the coolant is used to heat the vehicle interior. The residual heat function will switch off automatically after approximately 15 minutes. You can activate the residual heat function when the ignition is switched off by pressing the knob @ (left side).
‘Applies to: vehicles with neck heating to pain
or temperature could develop burns when using the neck heating. To reduce the risk of injury, these individuals should not use neck heating.
~ If the air vents in the seats are covered by clothing or similar objects when the neck heating is switched on, the output from the neck heating may become very hot temporarily. This can cause burns on unprotected skin exposed directly to the vents.
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ZX WARNING — 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.
© Note 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.
@) For the sake of the environment Energy can be saved by switching off the A/C mode.
y @ Tips Applies to: vehicles with neck heating — When the power top is closed, the neck
heating will switch automatically from setting 3 to setting 2 after approximately 6 minutes.
— The heat output from the neck heating is lower when the power top is closed than when it is open.
@ ts 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
Fig. 99 3-zone deluxe automatic climate control system: controls
The vent in the center console can be opened and closed with the thumbwheel. The levers adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.
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The temperature can be selected using the E]and buttons @). Depending on the vehicle equip-
ment, the temperature of the seat heating can be set at various levels. Press the #/ button once to >
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switch on the highest level > A\ in Operating in the cockpit on page 102. Press the a button again to decrease the temperature one level at a time. The seat heating is off when all of the LEDs are off.
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nal 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 102. You must press the S& button if fog forms on the windows.
Steering wheel heating Switching on and of
Applies to: vehicles with steering wheel heating » Press the @ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel to switch the steering wheel heating on and off.
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 be serviced by qualified technicians.
Refrigerant type
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Lubricant type Refer to the service information (only available for authorized Audi dealers or authorized Audi Service i) Facilities)
The A/C system must only be serviced by qualified technicians. Flammable refrigerant Make sure all components are disposed of correctly and never install components in the vehicle that have been removed from old vehicles or 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 304.
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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