Audi A6 Typ 4G: Automatic climate control

Applies to: vehicles with deluxe automatic climate control

We recommend pressing the [AUTO] button and setting the temperature to 72 ºF (22 ºC).

Fig. 72 Deluxe automatic climate control: controls

Press the buttons to turn the functions on or off.

The dial adjusts the temperature and the blower.

The LED in a button will light up when the function is switched on.

[AUTO] Switching automatic mode on

Automatic mode maintains a constant temperature inside the vehicle. Air temperature, airflow and air distribution are controlled automatically.

Adjusting the temperature

The temperature can be adjusted individually for the driver and front passenger using the dials 1 and 3.

Adjusting the blower

Using the dial 2, you can manually adjust the amount of air generated by the blower to suit your preferences. The blower should always run at a low setting to prevent the windows from fogging and to ensure a continuous exchange of air inside the vehicle. To have the blower regulated automatically, press the [AUTO] button.

Adjusting air distribution

You can manually select the vents where the air will flow. To have the air distribution regulated automatically, press the [AUTO] button.

Switching recirculation mode on/off

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. We recommend switching recirculation mode on when driving through a tunnel or when sitting in traffic.

The [AUTO] button or [FRONT] button switches recirculation mode off.

[OFF] Switching the climate control system on/off

The [OFF] button switches the climate control system on or off. It also switches on when you press the blower control. Airflow from outside is blocked when the climate control system is switched off.

[A/C] Switching cooling mode on/off

The air is not cooled and humidity is not removed when cooling mode is switched off. This can cause fog on the windows. The cooling mode switches off automatically when there are cold outside temperatures.

[ FRONT] Switching the defroster on/off

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. Recirculation mode switches off. The temperature should be set to approximately 72 ºF (22 ºC).

The [AUTO] button switches the defroster off.

[ REAR] Switching the rear window defogger on/off

The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running. It switches off automatically after a few minutes, depending on the outside temperature.

To prevent the rear window heater from switching off automatically, press and hold the [ REAR] button for more than 2 seconds. This is stored until the ignition is switched off.

Adjusting seat heating

Pressing the button switches the seat heating on at the highest setting (level 3). The LEDs indicate the temperature level. To reduce the temperature, press the button again. To switch the seat heating off, press the button repeatedly until the LED turns off.

After 10 minutes, the seat heating automatically switches from level 3 to level 2.

Air vents

You can open or close the center and rear vents in the cockpit and the vents in the rear center console using the ridged thumbwheels. The levers adjust the direction of the airflow from the vents.

WARNING

• You should not use the recirculation mode for an extended period of time since no fresh air is drawn in. With the air-conditioning switched off, the windows can fog up, which increases the risk of an accident.
• 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 avoid damage to the heating elements in the seats, do not kneel on the seats or place heavy loads on a small area of the seat.

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