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2. Turn the rotary knob to position the exterior mirror so that you
have a good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior
mirror will be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).
WARNING
● Convex or aspheric mirrors increase the field of vision however the
objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you use these
mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when changing
lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.
● If possible, use the rear vision mirror to estimate distances to vehi-
cles behind you.
● Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror
and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!
For the sake of the environment
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer nee-
ded. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.
Note
● If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be ad-
justed by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.
● In vehicles with electric exterior mirrors, the following points should be
observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the
adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be com-
pletely folded electrically. Do not readjust the rear vision mirror housing by
hand, as this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.
● The mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as described
before.
● The fold-in function on the exterior mirrors is not activated at speeds of
above 40 km/h (25 mph).
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Seats and storage
Heated seats*
The front seat cushions and backrests can be heated electri-
cally.
Fig. 93 Thumb wheel for
the front seat heating
Fig. 94 Front seat heat-
ing with Climatronic Front seat heating for vehicles without Climatronic
–
Turn the appropriate thumb wheel ⇒ Fig. 93 to switch on the
seat heating. The seat heating is switched off in the 0 position.
Front seat heating for vehicles with Climatronic
– Press button A
to switch on the seat heating.
– Press once to set seat heating at maximum level (level 3).
– Press twice to set seat heating at medium level (level 2).
– Press three times to set seat heating at minimum level (level 1).
– When the button is pressed four times, the heating goes off and
the LED goes out (level 0).
The seat heating only works when the ignition is switched on. The left
thumb wheel controls the left seat and the right thumb wheel the right seat.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the heating elements, please do not kneel on the seat or
apply sharp pressure at a single point to the seat cushion and backrest.
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Seats and storage
CAUTION
Hard objects on the shelf could chafe against the wires of the heating ele-
ment in the rear window and cause damage.
Note
The ventilation slots in front of the rear side windows must not be covered
as this would prevent stale air being extracted from the vehicle.
Retractable rear shelf
Fig. 121 Using the rear
shelf
Fig. 122 Removing the
rear shelf
Using the rear shelf
– Use the handle A
to pull the shelf back until you hear a “click”
⇒ Fig. 121.
– Press the area marked “PRESS”, and the cover is retrieved auto-
matically.
To remove the rear shelf
– Press the side pin in the direction of the arrow, lift the cover and
remove it. ⇒ Fig. 122
– Installation is done in the reverse order.
WARNING
Do not place heavy or hard objects on the rear shelf, because they will
endanger the vehicle occupants in case of sudden braking.
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Air conditioning
Heating
Operating instructions
Fig. 125 Heating controls on the dash panel
– Use the knobs ⇒ Fig. 125 1
and 4 and control 5 to set the
temperature, air distribution and blower speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button 2
or 3. When the function is activated, the display window in the
lower left of the button is lit.
Temperature
With the regulator 1
the heating level is determined. The required temper-
ature inside the vehicle cannot be lower than the ambient temperature.
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature. Heated rear window
This function
2
will be switched off automatically approximately
20 mi-
nutes after being switched on. It can also be switched off beforehand by
pushing the button
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode 3
prevents strong odours in the outside air from en-
tering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a tunnel or in
queuing traffic ⇒
.
With low outside temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by heating the air inside the vehicle rather than
the air from outside.
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Air conditioning
Air distribution
Control 4
for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
– Air distribution towards the windscreen. If the windscreen air output is
on and the air recirculation mode is pressed, this remains active. When the
recirculation mode is on, if the air distribution towards the windscreen
mode is selected, the recirculation mode is deactivated. For safety reasons,
the air recirculation mode should not be connected.
– Air distribution to the upper body
– Air distribution to footwell
– Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with the control 5
. The air flow
should always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
WARNING
● For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensa-
tion. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise your-
self with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, in-
cluding the anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
● In air recirculation mode, no cold air from the outside enters the vehi-
cle interior. The windows can quickly fog over if the heating is switched
off. Therefore, never leave the air recirculation mode switched on for a
long time (risk of accident).
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒ page 164.
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Climatic*
Controls
Fig. 126 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
The climatic or semi-automatic air conditioning system only works
when the engine is running and the blower is switched on.
– Use the knobs ⇒ Fig. 126 1
and 5 and control 6 to set the
temperature, air distribution and blower speed.
– To switch a function on or off, press the appropriate button 2
,
3 or 4. When the function is activated, the display window in
the lower corner of the button is lit.
Temperature selector ⇒ page 157
AC
button – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system on/off
⇒ page 157
button – Heated rear window The heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately 20 minutes after switching on. It can also be
switched off beforehand by pushing the button.
1
2
3
Button
– Air recirculation mode ⇒ page 158
Air distribution control ⇒ page 157
Blower switch. There are four speed settings for the air flow. The air
flow should always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation.
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes ⇒ page 164.
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Air conditioning
Heating and cooling the interior
Fig. 127 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
Interior heating
– Turn the temperature selector ⇒ Fig. 127 1
clockwise to select
the required temperature.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4.
– Set the air distribution control to the air flow configuration de-
sired:
(towards the windscreen), (towards the chest), (towards the footwell) and (towards the windscreen and
footwell areas).
Interior cooling
– Switch on the air conditioner using the button ⇒ Fig. 126 AC
.
– Turn the temperature selector anticlockwise until the desired
cooling output is reached.
– Turn the blower switch to one of the settings 1-4. –
Use the air distribution control to guide the flow of air in the re-
quired direction:
(to the windscreen), (to the upper
body), (to the footwell) and (to the windscreen and to the
footwell).
Heating
Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is
only available when the engine has reached its operating temperature.
Air conditioner
When the air conditioning system is switched on, not only the temperature,
but also the air humidity in the vehicle interior is reduced. This improves
comfort for the vehicle occupants and prevents misting of the windows
when the ambient air humidity is high.
If the air conditioning system cannot be switched on this may be caused by
the following reasons:
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● The engine is not running.
● The blower is switched off.
● The outside temperature is below +3 °C.
● The air conditioning system compressor has been temporarily switched
off because the engine coolant temperature is too high. ●
The air conditioner fuse is faulty.
● Another fault in the vehicle. Have the air conditioner checked by a speci-
alised workshop.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode prevents fumes or unpleasant smells from coming from the outside.
Fig. 128 On the dash panel: Climatic controls
Air recirculation mode ⇒ Fig. 128
prevents strong odours in the outside
air from entering the vehicle interior, for example when passing through a
tunnel or in queuing traffic.
With low temperatures outside, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the heating system by warming the air inside the vehicle rather than
the cold air from outside. With high outside temperatures, the air recirculation increases the effective-
ness of the air conditioning system by cooling the air inside the vehicle
rather than the ambient air.
If the windscreen air output is on and the air recirculation mode is pressed,
this remains active. When the recirculation mode is on, if the air distribution
towards the windscreen mode is selected, the recirculation mode is deacti-
vated. For safety reasons, the air recirculation mode should not be connec-
ted.
