climate settings SMART FORTWO COUPE 2008 Owners Manual

Instrument cluster
>> Controls.
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The buttons for setting the time are on the top
of the cockpit clock.1
Setting the time forward
2
Setting the time back> Setting the time forward in 1 minute
increments
: Press button
1 repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
> Setting the time forward quickly: Press
button
1 for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
> Setting the time back in 1 minute
increments: Press button
2 repeatedly
until the desired time is set.
> Setting the time back quickly: Press
button
2 for longer than two seconds.
The setting speed accelerates.
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Do not hang any objects on the cockpit
clock.
This could cause the cockpit clock to be torn
from its mounting and damage it.
Adjusting instrument cluster
illuminationYou can adjust the illumination of the
switches, the dials in the instrument cluster,
the radio*, the climate control* panel and the
auxiliary instruments*.
Five settings are possible.
>Make sure that the key in the starter switch
is turned to position1.
>Switch on the parking lamps.
> To brighten or dim illumination: Press right
button
2 (
page 138) repeatedly until the
desired setting is reached.
The current setting is stored. P68.10
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Air conditioning with climate control*
>> Controls.
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The air conditioning improves the level of
comfort when driving at high outside
temperatures by cooling and dehumidifying
the air.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants, are
filtered out by an integrated particle filter
before outside air enters the passenger com

partment through the air distribution system.
It also operates when the air conditioning is
switched off and you have switched on the
blower.
The air conditioning only works when the
engine is running and the blower is switched
on. Maximum effectiveness is achieved if you
drive with the windows closed.
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In warmer weather, ventilate the passen

ger compartment for a short period of time
before utilizing the air conditioning.
Switching air conditioning on/off>Make sure that the engine is running.
>Switching on: Push air volume control
1 to
level1 or higher.
>Press switch
2.
The air conditioning is switched on.
The indicator lamp on the switch comes on.
>Switching off: Press switch
2 once more.
The air conditioning is switched off.
The indicator lamp on the switch goes out.
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The stored status is restored, if you switch
on the ignition again.
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The air condition will be suspended tem

porarily:
• if the engine speed is too low
•when driving off
The air condition is switched off:
• at a coolant temperature of more
than 239°F (115°C)
• at outside temperatures below 38°F (3°C)
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Warning!
Follow the recommended settings for
heating and cooling given on the following
pages. Otherwise the windows could fog
up, impairing visibility and endangering
you and others.