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AC mode
In automatic mode, AC mode is always activated. The power of the compressor from the air-conditioning system is regulated fully automatically according to requirements. The air-conditioning compressor is switched off automatically at outside temperatures of less than approx.38 °F (3 °C).

For information on switching automatic mode on and off:

• Please see the chapter "SWITCHING AUTOMATIC MODE ON/OFF" on page 71.

Switching on AC mode
If you wish to cool the passenger compartment to a temperature lower than the outside temperature, AC mode must be activated.

• Press button .
  The indicator light on the button lights up.
  The air-conditioning compressor is switched on. or
  Press button for the left or right airconditioned area.

Switching off AC mode
AC mode can be switched off manually to save fuel, for example.

• Press button.
  The indicator light on the button goes out.
  The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
  The cooling function is deactivated.

AC MAX mode
In AC MAX mode, the interior of the passenger compartment is cooled at maximum power. The interior temperature is not adjusted automatically.

Switching AC MAX mode on

• Press button .
  The indicator light on the button lights up.

Switching AC MAX mode off.

• Press button .
  The indicator light on the button goes out. or
  Press button for the left or right air-conditioned area.