Cooling the storage compartment on the front passenger sideFig. 67
Storage compartment: Using
cooling system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
›
Use the rotary switch » Fig. 67 to open and close the air supply.
Opening the air supply when the air conditioning system is switched on allows
cooled air to flow into the storage compartment.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or inte-rior air to flow into the storage compartment.
We recommend closing the air supply if it is operated in heating mode or the cool-ing system for the storage compartment is not being used.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 68
Dash panel: Storage compart-
ment on the driver's sideFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
The open stowage compartment below the light switch » Fig. 68.
Map pockets in the front seats
Fig. 69
Front seat rests: Map pockets
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 72.
Map pockets are located on the rear of the seat backrests » Fig. 69.
The map pockets are intended for storage of maps, magazines, etc.
WARNINGNever put heavy items in the map pockets – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Do not put any large items such as bottles or sharp objects into the map pockets,
as the pockets and the seat covers could be damaged.
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Close air outlet vents 3 and 4›Turn the vertical wheel (air vents 3) » Fig. 77 or the horizontal wheel (air outlet
nozzles 4) to the 0 position.
Change air flow of air outlet vents 3 and 4›
In order to change the strength of the air flow, swivel the horizontal lamellas with the aid of the moveable adjuster » Fig. 77.
›
In order to change the lateral direction of the air flow, swivel the vertical lamel-
las with the aid of the moveable adjuster.
Set the air supply to the individual vents with the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 78 on page 79.
Note
Do not cover the air outlet vents with objects of any kind.
Using the air conditioning system economically
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 77.
The air conditioning system compressor uses power from the engine when in
cooling mode, which will affect the fuel consumption.
It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte-rior has been strongly heated through the effect of direct sunlight in order to al-
low the heated air to escape.
The cooling system should not be switched on if the windows are open.
For the sake of the environment
Pollutant emissions are also lower when fuel is being saved » page 104.
Operational problems
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 77.
If the cooling system does not operate at outside temperatures higher than +5 °C,
there is a problem in the system. The reasons for this may be.
› One of the fuses has blown. Check the fuse and replace if necessa-
ry » page 192 .
› The cooling system has switched off automatically for a short time because the
coolant temperature of the engine is too hot » page 11.
If you are not able to resolve the fault yourself, or if the cooling output has re- duced, switch off the cooling system and obtain assistance from a specialist ga-
rage.
Heating
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
79
Setting
79
Recirculated air mode
80
78Using the system
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 77 on page 77 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Note
If the air distribution is directed only towards the windows, the total amount of
air is used to defrost the windows and thus no air will be fed to the footwell. This
can limit the heating comfort.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 78.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the
button.
The indicator light in the button lights up.
›
Press the
button again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 78 on page 79 is turned to the
position. Recirculated air mode can be
switched on again from this setting by pressing the
button again.
WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period, as “stale air” can
cause fatigue in the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and al-
so cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Air conditioning system (manual air conditioning
system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: Operation
81
Setting the air conditioning system
82
Recirculated air mode
82
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 81.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
The blower switch is switched on (positions 1-4).
If the desired interior temperature can also be achieved without activating the cooling system, fresh air mode should be selected.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to en-
sure that the engine cools down.
CAUTION
■ Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow out of
the vents when the cooling system is switched on.■
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Note
We recommend that you have the air conditioning system cleaned by a specialist
garage once every year.80Using the system
OperationFig. 79
The air conditioning system: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 80.
Functions of the individual controls » Fig. 79 .
Set the temperature (turn to the left to reduce the temperature: turn to the right to increase temperature)
Set the blower level (level 0: blower off, level 4: the highest blower speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet » page 77
Recirculating air operation on/off » page 82
Switch cooling system on/off
Note
The warning light in the button lights after activation, even if not all of the con-
ditions for the function of the cooling system are met » page 80. The operational
readiness of the cooling system is indicated by the indicator light in the button
lighting up.
ABC81Heating and air conditioning
Setting the air conditioning systemFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
on page 80.
Recommended basic settings of the air conditioning controls.
SettingControl dial position » Fig. 79 on page 81Button » Fig. 79 on page 81Air outlet vents 4 » Fig. 77
on page 77ABC
Defrost/defog windscreen and
side windows a)Desired tempera-
ture3 or 4Do not switch onAutomatically switched onOpen and align with the sidewindowThe fastest heatingTo the stop to theright3Briefly switch onSwitched offOpeningComfortable heatingDesired tempera-
ture2 or 3
Do not switch onSwitched offOpeningThe fastest coolingTo the left up to
the stopbriefly 4, then 2 or 3Briefly switch on b)ActivatedOpeningOptimal coolingDesired tempera-
ture1, 2 or 3Do not switch onActivatedOpen and align to the roofFresh air mode - ventilationTo the stop to the leftDesired positionDo not switch onSwitched offOpeninga)
We recommend that you do not use this setting in countries with high humidity levels. This can result in heavy cooling of the window glass and the following fogging from outside.
b)
Under certain conditions, recirculated air mode » page 82 may come on automatically; the warning light will then light up in the
button.
We recommend that you leave the air outlet vents
3 » Fig. 77 on page 77 in the
open position in all operating modes.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 80.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting into
the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching on/off
›
Press the
button.
The indicator light in the button lights up.›
Press the button again.
The indicator light in the button goes out.
Recirculated air mode is switched off automatically if the air distribution control
C
» Fig. 79 on page 81 is turned to the position.
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this setting by pressing the
button again.
82Using the system
WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period, as “stale air” can
cause fatigue in the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and al- so cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning system)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Control elements
83
Automatic mode
84
Setting the temperature
84
Recirculated air mode
84
Controlling the blower
85
Defrosting windscreen
85
Climatronic in automatic mode ensures the best-possible setting of the tempera-
ture of the outflowing air, the blower stage and air distribution.
The system also takes sunlight into account, which eliminates the need to alterthe settings manually.
The cooling system operates only if the following conditions are met. The cooling system is switched on » page 83.
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is above approximately +2 °C.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to en- sure that the engine cools down.
Note
We recommend that you have Climatronic cleaned by a specialist garage once ev-
ery year.Control elementsFig. 80
Climatronic: Control elements
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
The buttons/control dial Setting the interior temperature » page 84
Display
Display of selected interior temperature
Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, change the displayed temperature units » page 84
Automatic operation of the air conditioning system Ventilation or defrosting of the windscreen activated
Direction of air flow
Recirculated air mode activated
Cooling system activated
Blower speed set
The buttons/control dial Adjust the blower speed » page 85
Interior temperature sensor Automatic mode » page 84
De-mist or de-ice the windscreen » page 85
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Air flow to the windows
Air flow to the upper body
Air flow in the footwell
Recirculating air operation on/off » page 84
Switch cooling system on/off
Note
Do not stick anything on or cover the interior temperature sensor 11 » Fig. 80 ; it
could have an unfavourable effect on the Climatronic system.
Automatic mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature and to
demist the windows in the interior of the car.
Switching on
›
Set a temperature between +18 °C and +29 ℃.
›
Move the air outlet vents 3 » Fig. 77 on page 77 and 4 so that the air flow is di-
rected slightly upwards.
›
Press the
button » Fig. 80 on page 83;
will appear in the display.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing any of the air distribution but-
tons or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature is neverthe-
less regulated.
Setting the temperature
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
Setting temperature
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Turn the control dial
1
» Fig. 80 on page 83 to the left or to the right to in-
crease or decrease the temperature.
Switching between Celsius and Fahrenheit
›
Press and hold the
and
buttons simultaneously.
The information appears in the display in the desired temperature unit (no.3
» Fig. 80 on page 83).
The interior temperature can be set between +18 °C and +29 ℃. The interior tem-
perature is regulated automatically within this range.
If you set the temperature below +18 ℃, “LO” appears in the display.
If you set a temperature higher than +29 ℃, “HI” appears in the display.
Climatronic operates at maximum cooling or heating capacity respectively at ei- ther end position. There will be no automatic temperature control.
CAUTION
Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (especially
around the feet) and large differences in temperature, for example, when getting
out of the vehicle, can cause susceptible individuals to catch a cold.
Recirculated air mode
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 83.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air from outside the vehicle getting intothe vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a
traffic jam.
Switching on
›
Press the
button » Fig. 80 on page 83.
The display shows the
icon.
Switching off
›
Press the
button » Fig. 80 on page 83 again.
The
icon in the display goes out.
WARNINGNever leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period, as “stale air” can
cause fatigue in the driver and the passengers, reduce attention levels and al-
so cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up. 84Using the system
The universal telephone preinstallation GSM II comprises the following functions.› Phone Phonebook
» page 87.
› Convenience operation of the telephone via the multifunction steering
wheel » page 87 .
› Managing telephone calls via the adapter
» page 89.
› Telephone operation in the MAXI DOT display
» page 90.
› Voice control of the telephone
» page 91.
› Music playback from the telephone or other multimedia units
» page 92.
All communication between a mobile phone and your vehicle's hands-free system is established with the help of Bluetooth ®
technology. The adapter serves only
for charging the telephone and for transmitting the signal to the vehicle's exter-
nal aerial.
Note
The following guidelines must be observed » page 86, Mobile phones and two-
way radio systems .
Phone Phonebook
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
A phone phonebook is part of the hands-free system. This phone phonebook can
be used depending on the type of mobile phone.
After the first connection of the telephone, the system begins to load the phone
book from the phone and the SIM card into the memory of the control unit.
Each time the telephone has established a new connection with the hands-free
system, an update of the relevant phone book is performed. The updating can
take a few minutes. During this time the phone book, which was stored after the
last update was completed, is available. Newly stored telephone numbers are on- ly shown after the updating has ended.
The update is interrupted if a telephone event (e.g. incoming or outgoing call,
voice control dialogue) occurs during the updating procedure. After the telephone event has ended, the updating starts anew.
The internal phonebook provides 2 500 free memory locations. Each contact can contain up to 4 numbers.
If the number of contacts loaded exceeds 2 500, the phone book is not complete.
Operating the phone on the multifunction steering wheel
Fig. 81
Multifunction steering wheel:
Mobile phone operation
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 86.
There are buttons in the steering wheel for easy operation of the basic functions
of the phone » Fig. 81 so that the driver is distracted from the traffic as little as
possible when using the phone.
This applies only if your vehicle has been equipped with the universal telephone
preinstallation (hands-free system) at the factory.
If the side lights are switched on, the buttons and the symbols and on the
multifunction steering wheel are illuminated.
87Communication and multimedia