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risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of misting, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 78
for information on setting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always disengaged when you select Defroster (3).
3. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.
When the defroster is activated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically switched on (can be switched off by pressing button 5).
The air is not recirculated.
4. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the
climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With
manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. The desired temperature is selected using control 9.
5. Air conditioning - On or Off
ON: The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON LED is lit.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up. If Defroster ( 3) is activated the air conditioning is always
engaged.
6/7. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating : Press the button once - both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating : Press the button a second time - one LED lights up.
Seat heating off : Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.
8. Heated rear window and door mirrors
Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.
The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The defrost function is
active if the LED in the switch is illuminated.
The function can be switched off manually by pressing the button,
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9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
10. Temperature selector
ECC functions
1. Auto - On/Off
The AUTO function automatically regulates climate control to maintain the desired temperature. The automatic
function controls heating, air conditioning, blower speed, recirculation, and air distribution.
If you select one or more manual functions, the remaining functions continue to be controlled automatically. All
manual settings are switched off when AUTO is switched on. AUTO CLIMATE is shown in the display.
2. Blower speed
The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. The blower speed is regulated
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automatically if AUTO is selected. The previously set blower speed is disconnected.
NOTE
If the knob is turned counterclockwise and the blower indication in the display goes out, the blower and the air
conditioning are switched off. The display shows the blower symbol and OFF.
3. Recirculation
This function can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc from the passenger compartment. The air in the
passenger compartment is then recirculated, i.e. no air from outside the vehicle is taken into the vehicle when this
function is activated.
If the air in the vehicle recirculates for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows,
especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of fogging, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 78
for information on setting the recirculation timer.
NOTE
Recirculation is always disengaged if the defroster button is engaged to clear ice or condensation from the side
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windows.
4. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.
When the defroster is activated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically switched on (can be switched off by pressing button 6).
The air is not recirculated.
5. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the
climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With
manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 95
.
6. Air conditioning On/Off
ON: The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON light is lit and is controlled automatically by the system to
maintain the selected temperature.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is activated for maximum dehumidifying.
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7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
Maximum heating : Press the button once - both LEDs light up.
Reduced heating : Press the button a second time - one LED lights up.
Seat heating off : Press the button a third time - no LEDs are lit.
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters
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Octane ratings136
Oil
checking203
specifications251
Oil pressure warning light54
Owner maintenance199
P
Pacemaker (keyless drive warning)125
Paint
color code193
touching up193
Panic alarm118
Park assist160, 161, 162
Parking brake
Hand brake69
indicator light54
Parking lights58
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling22, 23
Personal settings
approach lighting78
autolock77
climate system settings78
home safe lighting78
keyless drive settings78
lock confirmation77
unlock settings77
Polishing the car189
Power door mirrors74
Power front seats99, 100, 101
Power steering fluid206
Power windows71
Proposition 65 warning6, 154, 208
R
Radio function controls233
Rain sensor64
READ button (information display)56
Reading lights102
Rear fog light58
indicator light53
Rear liftgate replacing wiper blade207
Rear liftgate wiper64
Rear seat
accessing98
armrest109