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Front roll-up sunblind buttonRoll-Up Sunblind, Rear WindowWhen the ignition is switched on, the roll-up
sunblind in the luggage compartment cover can
be raised and lowered.
fPress the front or rear roll-up sunblind button.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblind is raised or lowered
Rear roll-up sunblind buttonNote on operation
If child protection is ac tivated, the rear window
roll-up sunblind can only be operated using the
roll-up blind button in the front center console.
For information on child protection:
f Please see the chapter “DISABLING THE
CONTROLS IN THE REAR” on page 88.
Automatic lowering of the rear window
roll-up sunblind when reverse gear is
engagedIf the roll-up sunblind is raised when reverse
gear is engaged, the roll-up blind is lowered
automatically.
The roll-up sunblind is raised when the vehicle
drives forward again.
Preconditions
– The ignition must be switched on.
– The function must be activated on the
multi-function display.
For information on setting the automatic
lowering function:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING
REVERSING OPTIONS” on page 144.
Raising/lowering roll-up sunblind
on rear window
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General FunctionsNote on operation
Additional settings relating to the climate type and
extended ventilation panel can be adjusted in the
multi-function display on the instrument panel:
f Please see the chapter “AIR-CONDITIONING
SETTINGS ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY” on page 83.
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146.
On vehicles with comfort memory, all air-
conditioning settings are stored on the relevant
ignition key when the vehicle is locked.REST modeUsing engine residual heat
The residual heat of the engine can be used to
heat the interior for up to 20 minutes after the
ignition has been switched off.
f When the ignition is switched off:
Press button on the front control panel.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air-conditioning settings cannot be
changed in REST mode. Deactivating the function
f
Press button on the front control panel.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Switch on ignition.
The indicator light on the button indicates
the previous setting.
Note on operation
If the battery voltage is too low, REST mode is
restricted initially and then switched off.
AC modeIn automatic mode, AC mode is always activated.
The power of the compressor from the air-
conditioning system is regulated fully
automatically according to requirements.
At outside temperatures below approx. 38 °F
(3 °C), the air-conditioning compressor is
switched off automatically.
For information on switching automatic mode
on and off:
f Please see the chapter “SWITCHING
AUTOMATIC MODE ON/OFF” on page 77.
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Switching on AC mode
If you wish to cool th
e passenger compartment
to a temperature lower than the outside
temperature, AC mode must be activated.
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air-conditioning compressor is
switched on.
or
Press button .
Switching off AC mode
AC mode can be switched off manually to save
fuel, for example.
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The air-conditioning compressor is
switched off.
The cooling function is deactivated.
AC MAX modeIn AC MAX mode, the inte rior of the passenger
compartment is cooled at maximum power.
The interior temperature is not adjusted
automatically.
Switching AC MAX mode on
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up. Switching AC MAX mode off.
f
Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button .
Increased cooling output in AC MAX mode on
4-zone air-conditioning system
On the automatic 4-zone air-conditioning system,
AC MAX mode provides a dditional cooling output
for the front air-conditioned areas.
The air-conditioned areas in the rear are
deactivated automatically to achieve this increase
in cooling output.
OFF appears in the displays on the operating unit
for the rear air-conditioned areas.
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Defrosting the windshieldActivating defrosting function
fPress button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air flows to the windshield and the front
side windows.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Deactivating defrosting function
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button . Note on 2-zone air conditioning
The windshield is defrosted with maximum
efficiency when the air vents in the rear are
closed.
For information on air vents:
f
Please see the chapter “AIR VENTS” on
page 82. Note on 4-zone air conditioning
In defrosting mode, the air
supply to the rear is cut
off automatically to achieve maximum defrosting
efficiency.
The air flows to the windshield and the front side
windows.
OFF and a lock symbol appear in the displays
on the operating unit for the rear air-conditioned
areas. Air-conditioning settings cannot be
modified.
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Accepting settings for driver’s side for the
entire vehicleThe MONO function allows the air-conditioning
settings for the driver’s side to be accepted for
the entire vehicle.
Switching on MONO mode
fPress button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The display indicator values for the other areas
adopt the same values as the driver’s settings. Switching off MONO mode
f
Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
The settings for one of the other air-
conditioned areas change.
Air-recirculation modeSwitching on air-recirculation mode
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is recirculated.
Switching air-recirculation mode off
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
Note
If the air-conditioning co mpressor is switched off
manually or automatically, air-recirculation mode
ends after approx. 3 minutes.
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Setting air quantityThe selected air quantity is shown in a bar display
above the button . The more bars that are
displayed, the more air flows into the passenger
compartment.
Increasing air quantity
fPress button for the air quantity to the
relevant air-conditioned area upwards.
Reducing air quantity
f Press button for the air quantity to the
relevant air-conditioned area downwards.
Press button for the relevant air-conditioned
area to switch back to automatic mode.
If the air quantity was reduced so much that OFF
appears on the air-conditioning system display,
the supply of air from the outside is interrupted.
Warning!
Risk of accidents due to impaired vision.
The windows can mist up if the air quantity
setting is OFF.
f Only select air quantity setting OFF for short
periods.
f If windows mist up, press for the left and
right vehicle side on the front control panel upwards (increase air quantity).
Air distribution, front control panelSetting air distribution manuallyFront control panel
f Press button .
The air flows to the windshield and the
side windows.
f Press button .
The air flows from the central and side vents.
The air vents must be open.
f Press button .
The air flows to the footwell.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Air distribution, rear control panel
(4-zone air conditioning)Rear control panel (4-zone air-conditioning)
f Press button .
The air flows from the central vents and the
vents in the door pillars. The air vents must
be open.
f Press button .
The air flows from the ce ntral vents, into the
footwell and from the vent in the door pillar.
f Press button .
The air flows into the footwell and from the
vent in the door pillar.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
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Cancelling manual air distributionfPress the relevant air distribution button again.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button for the relevant
air-conditioned area.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Air quantity and distribution are controlled
automatically and variations are compensated.
Air distribution in the rear air-conditioned
areas when MONO or REAR mode is
activated (4-zone air conditioning)If the button or is pressed on the front
control panel, air flows from the central and side
vents in the rear of the vehicle.
If the button is pressed on the front control
panel, air flows into the footwells in the rear of
the vehicle.
For information on MONO mode:
fPlease see the chapter “ACCEPTING
SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE
ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.
For information on REAR mode:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING REAR AIR-
CONDITIONED AREAS WITH THE FRONT
CONTROL PANEL – REAR MODE (4-ZONE AIR
CONDITIONING)” on page 81.
Disabling control panel for rear
air-conditioned areas (4-zone air-
conditioning)The power window buttons on the rear doors and
the rear control panel on the center console can
be deactivated by pressing the safety button in the
keypad on the driver’s door.
Switching child protection on/off
fPress the safety button to switch child
protection on and off.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
A lock symbol appears in the displays on
the operating unit for the rear air-conditioned
areas.
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Extended ventilation panelFor information on the extended ventilation panel:
fPlease see the chapter “EXTENDED
VENTILATION PANEL” on page 81.
Automatic air-recirculation
For information on automatic air-recirculation
mode:
f Please see the chapter “AIR-RECIRCULATION
MODE” on page 74.
Heated Rear Window/
Exterior Mirror HeatingHeated rear window/exterior mirror heating is
ready for operation when the ignition is on.Switching onfPress button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
heating switches off automatically after approx.
5 to 20 minutes.
The heating can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching offf Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
Note
On vehicles with heat-absorbing glass, optical
distortion may occur due to the flat position of the
rear window. This distortion is increased when the
heated rear window is switched on.