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92* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
3. RecirculationThis function can be used to
shut out exhaust fumes,
smoke, etc from the passen-
ger compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is then recirculated, i.e., no air
from outside the car is taken
into the car when this function is activated.
If the air in the car recirculates for too long,
there is a risk of condensation forming on the
insides of the windows, especially in winter.
TimerThe timer function minimizes the risk of fogging
or stale air when the recirculation function is
selected, see page 81 for information on set-
ting the recirculation timer.
NOTE
If the defroster function is switched on (by
pressing button 4), recirculation is always
disengaged.
Interior Air Quality System (IAQS)*This system consists of a mul-
tifilter that helps reduce gases
and particles in the incoming
air and an air quality sensor
that detects increased levels
of contaminants in the outside
air. When the air quality sen-
sor detects contaminated outside air, the air
intake closes and the air inside the passenger
compartment is recirculated. The filter also
cleans recirculated passenger compartment
air.
When IAQS is engaged, the green indicator
light above A is illuminated.
To activate IAQS:
–
Press AUTO (1).
Or:
Toggle between the system's three modes by
pressing the button repeatedly.
•IAQS is engaged (the indicator light above
A illuminates).
•Recirculation is engaged (the indicator
light above M illuminates).
•Recirculation is switched off (both indica-
tor lights will be off), unless ECC activates
it to help cool the passenger compartment
faster in hot weather.Keep the following in mind:
•As a rule, IAQS should always be engaged.
•In cold weather, the recirculation function
is limited to help avoid condensation on the
windows.
•If condensation forms, using the defroster
functions for the windshield/front side win-
dows and the rear window will help clear
the condensation.
4. DefrosterDirects airflow to the wind-
shield and side windows and
increases blower speed.
When the defroster is acti-
vated:
•Air flows to the windows at high blower
speed.
•The LED in the defroster button lights up
when this function is activated. The air con-
ditioning system is controlled to provide
maximum air dehumidification.
•The air conditioning is automatically
switched on (can be switched off by press-
ing button 6).
The air is not recirculated.
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5. Airflow controlsPress one of the three buttons
in the illustration to activate
the selected airflow. A symbol
in the display above the cli-
mate control panel and a lit
LED in the selected button
indicate that the manual func-
tion 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/OffON: The air conditioning sys-
tem is engaged when the ON
light is lit and is controlled
automatically by the system
to maintain the selected tem-
perature.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the
OFF lights up
When OFF is selected and the OFF LED is lit,
the air conditioning system is deactivated.
Other functions are still controlled automati-
cally.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air condi-
tioning system is activated for maximum dehu-
midifying.
7 and 8. Heated front seats*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
Press to defrost the rear win-
dow and door mirrors.
The rear window and door
mirrors are defrosted simulta-
neously if the switch is
pressed once. The defrost
function is active if the LED in the switch is illu-
minated.
•The function can be switched off manually
by pressing the button.
•The defrost function switches off automat-
ically after 12–20 minutes, depending on
the outside temperature.
NOTE
•On certain markets, the defrost function
may remain on longer than 20 minutes
in cold weather to help keep the rear
window free from ice or condensation.
•This function is automatically switched
off when the power retractable hard top
is down.
10. Temperature selectorThe temperatures on the driv-
er's and passenger's sides
can be set separately using
the knob (with the thermome-
ter in it). The temperature can
be set for both sides of the car
when the ignition is switched
on (both LEDs will be on), which means that a
temperature setting will apply to both sides of
the car.
To set the temperature on one side of the car:
1. Press the knob once. The LED for one side
of the car will light up. Turn the knob to
adjust the temperature.
2. Press the knob a second time to set the
temperature on the opposite side of the
car.
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3. Press the knob a third time to set the tem-
perature on both sides of the car at the
same time.
NOTE
Selecting a temperature that is higher or
lower than necessary will not heat or cool
the passenger compartment faster.
Sensors
•The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of
the dashboard
•The passenger compartment temperature
sensor is located behind the climate sys-
tem control panel.
•The ambient temperature sensor is in the
driver's side door mirror.
•The humidity sensor is in the rearview mir-
ror.
These sensors should never be obstructed.
NOTE
The sunlight sensor monitors the side of the
vehicle from which the sun shines into the
passenger compartment. This means that
the temperature may differ slightly between
the left and right air vents, even if the climate
system temperature is set to be the same
for both sides of the passenger compart-
ment.
AccelerationThe air conditioning system is temporarily
switched off during full throttle acceleration.
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Front seats.............................................................................................. 98
Power retractable hard top .................................................................. 105
Interior lighting...................................................................................... 110
Storage compartments......................................................................... 112
Trunk .................................................................................................... 116
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Interior lighting
G020805
Front courtesy lights and reading lights
Front driver's side reading light, on/off
Courtesy lighting
Front passenger's side reading light, on/off
The front seat reading lights can be switched
on and off by pressing buttons (1) or (3) when
the ignition key is in position I or II, or when the
engine is running.
The courtesy lighting (2) can be set to three
positions:
–Press the left side of the button: the interior
courtesy lighting turns on.–Neutral position: the interior courtesy light-
ing comes on when a door is opened, and
is switched off 10 seconds after the door is
closed.
–Press the right side of the button: the inte-
rior courtesy lighting stays off.
Courtesy lighting – automatic function
The interior lighting has a built-in automatic
function that switches on the courtesy lighting
for 30 seconds when:
•the car is unlocked from the outside using
the key blade or remote key
•the engine is switched off and the ignition
key is turned to the 0 position.
The courtesy lighting lights up or remains on
for 5 minutes when:
•one of the doors is opened and left open.
•the courtesy lighting has not been
switched off (the right side of button 2
depressed).
The automatic lighting goes out when:
•the engine is started
•the car is locked from the outside using the
key blade or remote key.
If the courtesy lighting is not switched off man-
ually, it will be turned off automatically5 minutes after the engine has been switched
off.
Footwell lightingThe footwell (and courtesy lighting) comes on
or goes off when one of the side doors is
opened or closed.
Rear reading lights
G020806
Rear reading lights
The rear reading lights can be switched on or
off by pressing the respective buttons, and
function if the ignition key is in positions I, II, or
if the engine is running.
The courtesy lighting can be switched on or off
within 30 minutes after the engine has been
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switched off, or after a door has been opened
or closed.
These lights switch off automatically 5 minutes
after the engine has been switched off.
Vanity mirror
G020210
Raise the cover to switch on the light.
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Loading the trunk
G020848
Button for changing level of folded power retract-
able hard top
Loading the trunk with the power
retractable hard top down
When the power retractable hard top is down,
it is folded in the trunk. Using the button shown
in the illustration above, the folded power
retractable hard top can be moved up or down
slightly to facilitate loading or unloading small
objects.
NOTE
This movement is part of the normal power
retractable hard top operation, which
means that messages pertaining to the
power retractable hard top’s operation (see
page 107) also apply to the this function.
WARNING
Anyone near the vehicle should be well clear
of the power retractable hard top's moving
parts before it is operated.
CAUTION
•Any objects that impede the movement
of the power retractable hard top may
damage the top or its mechanism.
•When the power retractable hard top
has been raised for loading the trunk, or
if its movement has been interrupted by
pressing the button twice, the trunk
should not be closed. Doing so can
damage the system or cause paint
damage.
To raise the level of the folded power
retractable hard top:
1. Open the trunk.2. Press the button on the right side of the
trunk opening.
NOTE
There may be a delay of several seconds
before the folded power retractable hard
top begins to move.
Movement of the top can be stopped by
pressing the button again.
3. The folded power retractable hard top will
raise slightly. If an audible signal sounds
during this operation, check the informa-
tion display in the center instrument panel
for messages.
4. Lift the trunk divider (see page 106) to pro-
vide an opening into the trunk.
5. When the objects to be loaded have been
placed in the trunk, press down the trunk
divider.
6. Press the button to move the power
retractable hard top downward. Movement
of the top can be stopped by pressing the
button again.
7. Close the trunk.
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Carrying long loads (ski hatch)
G021037
Ski hatch
The center section of the rear seat backrest
can be opened to create space for carrying
long, light objects (max. length 6.5 ft/2 meters,
max. weight 55 lbs/25 kg). To do so, the center
section (cushion) of the rear seat backrest must
be removed, the tire repair kit (if the vehicle is
so equipped) must be removed and stowed in
the trunk, and the plastic hatch in the trunk
must be opened.
Removing the center backrest cushionPull the strap at the upper edge of the cushion,
pull it forward, and lift it out.
Opening the plastic hatchFrom the trunk, press the catches in the two
holes in the hatch toward each other to release
the hatch, and fold it down.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
ski bag, the bag’s zipper must be opened
from the passenger’s compartment in order
to insert objects through the ski hatch.
Replacing the backrest cushionBegin by guiding the lower section of the cush-
ion into place. Then press the upper section of
the cushion into place.
NOTE
This cushion is locked in place when the
vehicle is locked with the remote control.
Securing long objectsLong objects should be secured with one of the
rear seat belts.
Wrap the belt once around the object and lock
the belt in the retractor as usual. If the vehicle
is equipped with the optional ski bag, pass the
seat belt through the bag’s handle before fas-
tening the seat belt.