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Turning seat heating* on and off
The seats can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
Activating/deactivating front seat heating
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seatheating controls. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated steering wheel or ventilatedseats, the button for seat heating will bedirectly accessible in the climate bar. 2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of four levels:
Off, High, Middleor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Activating/deactivating rear seat heating
From the front seat *
Temperature buttons for Rear climate in Climate view
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Middle or High to activate/
deactivate and to select the desired level.
From the rear seat
With the 4-zone climate system *
Seat heating indicator and control on the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seat heating buttons on the climate panel on therear side of the tunnel console to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Middle or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed on the screen in the climate panel.
NOTE
Rear seat heating switches off automatically after 15 minutes.
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Automatically activating/deactivating the seat heating function when theengine is started
The seat heating * can be set to start automati-
cally when the engine is started. The automatic function starts heating the seats when the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Middle or High to activate/
deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger's seats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 188)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 190)
Turning front seat ventilation
* on
and off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help remove dampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in the seats and backrests that draw air through theseat upholstery. The cooling effect increases asthe air in the passenger compartment becomescooler. This feature can be activated when theengine is running and it monitors the seat's tem-perature, sunlight in the passenger compartmentand the ambient temperature.
Activating/deactivating front seat ventilation
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat con-trols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated steering wheel/seats, thebutton for seat ventilation will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off, High, Middleor Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
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NOTE
Seat ventilation cannot be started if the tem- perature in the passenger compartment is toolow. For use over extended periods, the setting
Low is recommended.
Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 188)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through a number of different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution overview
Air distribution with a 4-zone climate system
Adjustable air vents
There are 6, 8 * or 10 * adjustable air vents in the
passenger compartment.
Location of the air vents
Four vents on the dashboard and one on each of the pillars between the front and reardoors, two vents on the rear side of the tun-nel console and one vent on each of the pil-lars behind the rear seats
Related information
• Climate control system (p. 178)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 202)
• Air distribution table (p. 204)
• Automatic climate control (p. 187)
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Opening/closing/directing air vents
Some of the passenger compartment air vents can be open/closed/directed individually.
Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer air vents toward the side windows to defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 6
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white line on the thumb wheel that is visible, the greater the air flow.
Directing air flow
Air flow control 6
–Move the control from side to side or up/ down to direct the flow of air from the vent.
Related information
•
Air distribution (p. 201)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
• Air distribution table (p. 204)
Adjusting air distribution
Air distribution can be adjusted manually.
Air distribution buttons in Climate view
Defrost the windshield
Air vents in the dashboard and center con- sole
Floor air vents
1. Go to Climate view in the center display.
2. Tap one or more of the air distribution but- tons to open/close the corresponding air flow.
> Air distribution changes and the buttonslight up or go out.
6The illustration is generic; its design varies, depending on its location.
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Related information
•Air distribution (p. 201)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 202)
• Air distribution table (p. 204)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
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Air distribution table
Air distribution can be adjusted manually.
Air distributionUse
If all air distribution buttons are deselected in manual mode, the climate system will revert to automatic mode.
Main air flow from the defroster vents, some flow from the other vents.To remove ice and condensation (with moderate blower speed).
Main air flow from the dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort in hot weather.
Main air flow from the floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For heating/cooling near the floor.
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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort in hot and dry weather.
Main air flow from the defroster and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For best comfort and defrosting in cold or humid con- ditions.
Main air flow from the dashboard and floor vents, some flow from the other vents.For good comfort in sunny, cool weather. For cooling or heat to the floor.
Main air flow from the defroster, dashboard and floor vents.For cooler air toward the floor in warm weather or warmer air upward in cold weather.
Related information
•Air distribution (p. 201)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 202) •
Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
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