The grilles on the dashboard allow you to adjust the direction and flow of air flowing through them.
The common control panel for ventilation, heating and air conditioning in the cabin is located in the center of the dashboard. Depending on the version and equipment of the vehicle (the presence or absence of air conditioning, automatic or manual control mode) the system control panel has one or another design.
Caution: For safety reasons, it is important that all vehicle windows are free of ice, snow and fog. Only then can a good overview of the road situation be guaranteed. Therefore, the driver must be familiar with the operation of the ventilation and heating system and with glass cleaning techniques.
Heating and ventilation controls
- A - Temperature controller
- B - Air flow regulator
- C - Air distributor
- D - Cabin air recirculation
Air temperature control
To adjust the temperature of the air entering the passenger compartment, turn the knob A. Clockwise - increase the temperature, counterclockwise - decrease the temperature.
Air speed control
The controller controls the speed of the system fan. In position O, the fan is off. To increase the air speed, turn the knob clockwise.
Air distribution throughout the cabin
The air distributor is connected to the dampers of the system and allows you to control the air supply to various ventilation grilles. The valve has four positions marked with symbols:
Cabin air recirculation control
When the recirculation mode is activated, the interior is isolated from the surrounding air, which allows you to get rid of outside dust or unpleasant odors. Operation in the recirculation mode allows you to accelerate the heating of the air in the cabin. However, it is not recommended to use the recirculation mode for a long time and, as soon as possible, you should return to the system operation mode with an inflow of outside air.
After turning off the recirculation mode, the system works in the usual way - outside air enters the passenger compartment.
For safety reasons, recirculation mode is not activated if the passenger compartment air distribution control is in the position.
Below are recommendations on how to adjust the heating and ventilation system in typical situations.
Defrost windshield and side windows
- Turn knob A fully clockwise.
- Set knob B to position 3.
- Set switch C to position .
- Close the deflectors in the center of the dashboard.
- Adjust the deflectors along the edges of the dashboard so that the air from them enters the side windows.
If the windshield and side windows fog up
- Turn knob A towards heating, depending on the air temperature.
- Set knob B to position 2 or 3.
- Set switch C to position .
- Close the deflectors in the center of the dashboard.
- Adjust the deflectors along the edges of the dashboard so that the air from them enters the side windows.
Rapid heating of the cabin
- Turn knob A fully clockwise.
- Set knob B to position 3.
- Set switch C to position .
- Close the deflectors in the center of the dashboard.
- Deflectors along the edges of the dashboard open partially as needed.
- Turn on the recirculation mode by pressing the D key.
Warning: Do not use the recirculation mode for a long time, as fresh air does not enter the passenger compartment and the windows may fog up.
- If the windows are fogged up, turn switch C to position .
In this position of the switch, the recirculation mode does not work.
Ventilation mode
- Turn knob A fully counterclockwise.
- Set knob B to the desired position.
- Set switch C to position .
- If the windshield is fogged up, set switch C to position .
- Open the vents in the center and along the edges of the dashboard.
- If desired, switch C can be set to another position.
General remarks
For the operation of the ventilation and heating system, make sure that the air supply grilles in front of the windshield are free from ice, snow, leaves and other debris.
To prevent fogging of the windshield, set control B to the lowest air flow position when driving at low speed, and set switch C to position .
The air from the passenger compartment exits through the vents under the rear windows. Keep this in mind and do not block the ventilation openings.
Controls of the Climatic air conditioning system
- A - Temperature controller
- B - Air flow regulator
- C - Air distributor
- D - Cabin air recirculation
- E - Air conditioner switch
The Climatic air conditioning system expands the possibilities of the heating and ventilation system, so that the air in the cabin can not only be heated, but also cooled.
Climatic maintains the selected interior temperature automatically. The air conditioner in the cabin is designed to work in all weather conditions. In summer, it serves to cool the air in the passenger compartment, and in winter it removes moisture from the air entering the passenger compartment and eliminates fogging of the windows.
Caution: For safety reasons, it is important that all vehicle windows are free of ice, snow and fog. Only then can a good overview of the road situation be guaranteed. Therefore, the driver must be familiar with the operation of the ventilation and heating system and with glass cleaning techniques.
General remarks
If the air conditioner has not been used for a long time, unwanted deposits that have a bad smell may have accumulated in its evaporator. To prevent this from happening, turn on the air conditioner at least once a month.
Do not smoke in the passenger compartment when the air conditioner is in recirculation mode, as tobacco smoke settles in the evaporator and causes unpleasant odors. They can be eliminated only by replacing the evaporator.
At high ambient temperature and humidity, the air is saturated with water vapour. Condensate from the evaporator may leak out and form a puddle under the vehicle. This is a normal process and does not indicate a malfunction.
Economical use of the air conditioner
During air cooling, the air conditioning compressor loads the engine with additional power, which affects its economy. To reduce the operating time of the air conditioner, we recommend that you observe the following rules:
- If the vehicle has been exposed to the sun and the interior temperature is too high, open windows or doors to let the warm air escape.
- When using the air conditioner, make sure that warm air from outside does not enter the passenger compartment, for example, through an open window.
- If the desired temperature in the cabin can be obtained without air conditioning, do not turn it on.
Air temperature control
To adjust the temperature of the air entering the passenger compartment, turn the knob A. Clockwise - increase the temperature, counterclockwise - decrease the temperature. When the air conditioner is turned on, turning the knob counterclockwise increases air cooling. The numbers on the regulator correspond to the air temperature in the cabin. In the extreme positions of the regulator, the temperature in the cabin remains uncontrollable.
Note. If switch C is set to position , at least one blower must be open at all times, otherwise icing may occur during operation of the air conditioning system.
Air conditioner switch
The air conditioner turns on only when the engine is running, if the outside temperature is above +5°C and if the fan control is set in the range from 1 to 4.
To turn on the air conditioner, press button E. To turn it off, press the same button again.
Warning. Do not use the recirculation mode for a long time, as fresh air does not enter the passenger compartment and the windows may fog up.
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