Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 74

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT At low outside temperatures, the air If the cooled air flow decreases ev en General hints for electronic climate control sy stem operation conditioner compressor will shut off though the system is running, the fuse for automatically . the air conditioner may be blown. Check At low outside temperatures, the fuse and replace if necessary. See When the air conditioner is on, the blower motor operates only when the page 136. interior temperatures and humidity will be engine coolant has reached operating temperature. T his does not apply to the reduced. This prevents the windshield If the fuse is not blown a built-in safety position. and windows from fogging up. switch may have switched the sy stem off Do not use footwells for storage. Any temporarily or completely due to a In the individual settings, the air malfunction in the refrigerant circuit. In stored objects will obstruct the airflow. volume, air distribution and air tempe- For quickest cooling of a hot interior, this case or if the fuse blows repeatedly, ratures are automatically adjusted. Adjust leave windows open for a few minutes to have your Audi dealer locate and correct the airflow direction by moving the vent let the hot air escape. the cause promptly. vanes and air volume by using the To maintain even temperature levels If the indicator lamp to the left of the- thumbwheels. outside temp. – button blinks for about a When the weather is warm do not and maximum heating or cooling, drive close air outlets completely. with closed w indows. minute after switching the ignition on, there is a fault in the system. Have When it is very hot and humid, Always remove leaves, snow and system checked by your Audi dealer. condensed water can drip off the ice from engine hood air inlet in front of Should you suspect that the air evaporator under the vehicle. This is windshield. normal and does not indicate a leak. conditioning system has been The heater and defroster will work damaged through outside influences The condenser should be checked more efficiently and windshield fogging (e.g. by an accident), the system periodically for cleanliness. If clogged will be reduced. with dirt or insects, the condenser should should be checked immediately. For safe driving, unobstructed vision be washed dow n with water. Repairs to the Audi air is necessary . Remove snow and ice from conditioning system require trained the windshield, the outside mirrors and all personnel and special tools. If there should be any malfunction in the windows before driv ing. system, contact your nearest Audi Under extreme driving conditions, dealer and engine load, the air conditioning system may shut off temporarily to assure sufficient engine cooling. 72

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