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Setting of fan speed regulation in
automatic mode can be changed in
the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Temperature preselection
TEMP
Set temperature by turning controller
TEMP to the desired value.
Selected temperature is indicated in
the climate display.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Notice
If AC is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V■
Press button V. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ To return to previous mode: press button V. To return to automatic
mode: press button AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the vehicle
personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 156.
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Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be manually adapted by using the air
distribution buttons and the fan speed controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
the automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Turn controller Z. The selected fan
speed is indicated by the number of segments in the climate display.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
l=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.
Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
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If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
System ON/OFF X
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing button X.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button X is off.
Activation by pressing button X or
cooling button A/C or automatic mode
button AUTO. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
Manual air recirculation 4Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Basic settings Some basic settings can be changedin the vehicle personalisation menu in the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant settings in
Settings , I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-
Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.Dual automatic climate
control system
The dual automatic climate control
allows different climatisation
temperatures for driver and front
passenger side.
In Automatic mode temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Panels and buttons for the following
functions:
■ Temperature RS
■ Air distribution l M K
■ Fan speed R ZS
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■Automatic mode AUTO
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
■ System ON/OFF X
■ Dual zone temperature
synchronisation SYNC
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated front seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated front seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
IndicationTemperature settings are indicated
for driver and passenger side
separately on the panels.
Each change of settings is shown in
the Info-Display for a few seconds.
The dual automatic climate control
system is only fully operational when
the engine is running.
Climate control system settings are
saved in the key used to lock the vehicle.
Automatic mode AUTOBasic setting for maximum comfort: ■ Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
■ Set temperature by touching R or
S on the driver side. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
Temperature can be set differently
for driver and passenger. Touch R
or S on the passenger side to allow
different temperature zones.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
Setting of fan speed regulation in
automatic mode can be changed in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle , in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
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Setting of automatic rear window
heating based on cool outside
temperatures can be changed in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be manually adapted by using the air
distribution buttons and the fan speed
controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
the automatic mode.Fan speed S
ZR
Touch ZS or R. The selected fan
speed is indicated in the Info-Display for a short time.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
l=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.
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Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
System ON/OFF X
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing button X.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button X is off.
Activation by pressing button X or
cooling button A/C or automatic mode
button AUTO. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
Manual air recirculation 4Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Automatic air recirculation An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.
Basic settingsSome basic settings can be changed
in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.
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Select the relevant settings in
Settings , I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-
Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Auxiliary heater Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents Front air vents
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel to B. Adjust the air amount at the
vent outlet by turning the adjuster
wheel.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel to 7.
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Ignition on power mode: press and
hold Engine Start/Stop button for
6 seconds without operating clutch or brake pedal. The green LED in the
button illuminates, diesel engine is
preheating. Control indicators light up
and the most electrical functions are
operable.
Engine start: operate clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or brake pedal (automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop button once more.
Release button after starting
procedure begins.
Ignition off: press Engine Start/Stop
button briefly in each mode or when
engine is running. Some functions
remain active until driver's door is
opened, if ignition was on before.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
■ the vehicle is stationary and
■ the ignition has been switched off and
■ the driver's door is opened.To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch on accessory mode or start the engine
directly.9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Emergency operation on
vehicles with electronic key
system
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.Open the centre console storage area by lifting up the armrest. Place the
electronic key in the transmitter
pocket. Depress the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission) and
press the Engine Start/Stop button.
To switch off the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button again.
Remove the electronic key from the
transmitter pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 21.