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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the OFF button to switch offthe entire system. The climate controlsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
If the ON button is pressed, thesystem returns to the previoussettings.
If another button is pressed, thestored settings will be changedaccordingly when the system isswitched on.
Permanent comfortsettings
Set the temperature and the blowerspeed to suit individual requirements.Switch on the air conditioning. Therecommended air distribution settingis footwell or face level.
Rapid heating of the vehicleinterior
Press the button and select a highblower setting as soon as the enginehas reached operating temperature.
Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior
At high external tempertures, switchthe air conditioning and the bloweron. Set the temperature control tocold. Set the air distribution to suitindividual requirements. Therecommended air distribution settingis face level.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In very humid weather and tomaximize the cooling effect, alsoswitch on the recirculated air and setthe blower to high speed.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Note: Note: The automatic climatecontrol system can be operated viathe navigation system touchsceen.See separate handbook.
The temperature, amount anddistribution of the air flow arecontrolled automatically and adjustedaccording to the driving and weatherconditions. The recommendedsystem settings for all seasons are22 °C and AUTO mode (the airconditioning is switched on). Theindividual settings can be adjusted asnecessary. Avoid adjusting thesettings when the vehicle interior isextremely hot or cold. The automaticclimate control system adjusts to thecurrent circumstances automatically.For the system to function properly,the side and centre vents should befully open.
Pressing the AUTO button onceswitches on the AUTO mode.
Setting the temperature
Reduces temperatureBlue
Increases temperatureRed
The temperature can be set between16 °C and 28 °C in steps of 0.5 °Cusing the buttons. In position LO(below 16 °C) the system will switchto permanent cooling, in HI (above28 °C) to permanent heating, and notregulate a stable temperature.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To toggle between °Celsius and°Fahrenheit, press both blowerbuttons and the recirculated airbutton simultaneously for at least twoseconds.
Blower and air distribution
The amount of air and air distributioncan be set manually using thebuttons. The settings are indicatedin the display. See Manual climatecontrol (page 81). To return to AUTOmode, press the AUTO button.
Switching the airconditioning on and off
Press the A/C button to switch theair conditioning on and off. ECOappears in the display when the airconditioning is switched off. A/Cappears in the display when the airconditioning is switched on.
Switching the automaticclimate control on and off
Note: Switching the automaticclimate control off is recommendedonly when driving with the windowsand/or sunroof open. This ensuresthat the automatic function does notwork against the additional air flowthrough the windows and/or sunroof.
Press OFF to switch off theautomatic climate control. Thesettings remain stored. The heating,ventilation and air conditioningsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
Press OFF or AUTO to switch thesystem back on. If another button ispressed, the stored settings will bechanged accordingly when thesystem is switched on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use for quick defrosting or demistingof the windscreen or rear window. Itshould be switched on only ifnecessary.
Vehicles with a diesel engine
The heated windscreen and heatedrear window will be switched on andthen off automatically at low ambienttemperatures and low enginetemperatures. Press the switches toswitch them off.
Heated windscreen
The system operates only when theengine is running and also defroststhe front washer jets. Press theswitch to turn on or off. The lamp inthe switch indicates operation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated rear window
Switch on the ignition first.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicatesoperation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated exterior mirrors
Electrically operated door mirrors alsohave a heating element to clear theglass. This system operates whenthe heated rear window is switchedon.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUXILIARY HEATER
The auxiliary heater aids in warmingthe engine and the interiorcompartment. It is integrated into thecooling system and is automaticallyswitched on or off depending uponthe coolant temperature.
It is possible that when theprogrammable auxiliary heater isactivated, exhaust fumes may comefrom under the sides of the vehicle.This is normal.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note: When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note: The electric sunroof isconnected to the vehicle’s globalopening and closing feature. SeeGlobal opening and closing (page 40).
There are two ways of opening thesunroof – the rear of the sunroof liftsopen or the sunroof opens from thefront, sliding back under the roof. Thesunroof opens and closes whilst theswitch is pressed.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric sunroof.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Opening and closing thesunroof
Press to closeA
Press to openB
Tilting the sunroof
Press to openA
Press to closeB
Opening and closing thesunroof automatically
Momentarily press the open or closebutton to open or close the sunroofautomatically. Press the button asecond time to stop the sunroofopening or closing.
Sunroof anti-trapprotection
WARNINGS
Anti-trap protection is not activeduring the sunroof relearningfunction and when the sunroof is insafety mode. Make sure that thereare no obstacles in the way of theclosing sunroof.
Careless closing of the electricsunroof can override theanti-trap protection and causeinjuries.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electric sunroof is equipped withanti-trap protection. The sunroof willstop automatically while closing andreverse some distance if there is anobstacle in the way.
To override anti-trap protection whenthere is a resistance, e. g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
Close the sunroof twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse. Close the sunroof a thirdtime to the resistance. Briefly releasethe switch and press againimmediately. The sunroof will overridethe resistance and can then beclosed fully.
Sunroof safety mode
If the system detects a malfunction,it enters a safety mode. The sunroofwill move for only about 0.5 secondsat a time and then stop again. Closethe sunroof by pressing the buttonagain when the sunroof stopsmoving. When the rear of the sunroofis lifted, lift the rear all the way andthen close the sunroof. Have thesystem checked by an expertimmediately.
Sunroof relearning
In case the sunroof no longer closesproperly, follow this relearningprocedure:
•Tilt the rear of the sunroof as faras possible. Release the button.
•Press and hold the same buttonagain for 30 seconds until you seethe sunroof move.
•Release the button andimmediately press and hold itagain. The sunroof will close, openfully and then close again. Do notrelease the button before thesunroof has reached the closedposition for the second time.
If the button is not pressedcontinuously, the relearning functionwill be interrupted. Start theprocedure once more from thebeginning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the + button repeatedly to raisethe temperature. Pressing the –button repeatedly will lower thetemperature. The number ofilluminated lights beside the buttonindicates the selected step. Theheater setting is indicated in red, thecooler setting in blue. When no lightis illuminated, the ventilation of theseat is switched off.
Recommended settings
Use step 1 or 2 for ventilation of theseat with a comfortable temperaturefor longer periods. The steps 4 and5 are only recommended for shortperiods with a high difference intemperature.
When the seat is being ventilated, theheater may be switched onautomatically. This is to prevent theflow of air becoming uncomfortablycool.
The air in the vehicle interior is usedto ventilate the seats. The coolingeffect therefore depends on thetemperature of the vehicle interior.Switch on the air conditioning ifnecessary and set the air distributionto the footwell. See Climate control(page 80).
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