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From the rear seat
Temperature controls on the climate panel on the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap the left or right side's buttons on cli-
mate panel to lower/raise the temperature.
> The temperature will change and the cli- mate panel screen will show the new tem- perature.
NOTE
Heating or cooling cannot be speeded up by selecting a higher/lower temperature thanthe actual temperature required.
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)
• Perceived temperature (p. 178)
Turning recirculation on and off
Recirculation can be used to shut out exhaust fumes, smoke, etc., from the passenger com-partment.
Recirculation button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2. Press
Recirc.
> Recirculation is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off)
NOTE
• If recirculation is on for too long, there is a risk of condensation forming on theinsides of the windows, especially in win-ter.
• Recirculation cannot be deactivated ifmax. defroster is being used.

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Activating/deactivating the recirculation timer
With the timer activated, recirculation will switch off automatically after 20 minutes. 1.
Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Activate/deactivate the timer by selecting/ deselecting the box for
Recirculation
Timer.
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
Defrosting windows and mirrors
The max. defroster, heated windshield * and
heated rear window/door mirror functions are used to remove ice or condensation.
Using the buttons in the center consoleThe buttons in the center console offer quick access to the defroster functions. On models with the optional heated windshield, the max. defroster function can only be activatedseparately from the Climate view in the centerdisplay.
Center console buttons
Button for the heated windshield * and max.
defroster.
Button for the heated rear window and door mirrors. Models
without a heated windshield.
–Press button (1).
> Max. defroster is activated (button indica-
tor light on)/deactivated (button indicator light off).
Models with a heated windshield *.
–Press button (1) repeatedly to access the function's three levels:
• Activate windshield heating
• Activate windshield heating and max. defroster
• Deactivated
> The windshield heating is activated (but- ton indicator light on)/deactivated (button indicator light off).
NOTE
Max. defroster starts after a slight delay to avoid a brief increase in blower speed if theheated windshield function has been deacti-vated by pressing the button twice in quicksuccession.
Heated rear window and door mirrors
–Press button (2).
> Heating for the rear window/door mirrorsis activated (button indicator light on)/ deactivated (button indicator light off).

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From the center display's Climate view
Activate/deactivate max. defroster
Max. defroster button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Max.
> Max. defroster is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off). Max. defroster overrides automatic climate control and recirculation, and activates theair conditioning, changes blower speed to
55 and the temperature to HI5.
When max. defroster is deactivated, the climate system returns to the previoussettings.
Activating/deactivating windshield heating *
Windshield heating button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Electric.
> Windshield heating is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
NOTE
• Triangular areas at the far sides of the windshield are not heated electrically andwill take slightly longer to defrost/de-ice.
• The heated windshield may affect theperformance/range of e.g., transpondersused to automatically pay highway tolls orother communication equipment.
Activating/deactivating rear window and door mirror heating
Rear window/door mirror heating button in Climate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2.
Tap
Rear.
> Rear window/door mirror heating is acti- vated (button lights up)/deactivated (but- ton is off).
Automatically activating/deactivating the defrosting function when the engineis started
The rear window/door mirror/windshield heating *
can be set to start automatically when the engine is started. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view and select Climate.
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2. Activate/deactivate the respective defroster
functions when the engine is started by selecting/deselecting the boxes for
Auto
Electric Front Defroster and Auto Electric
Rear Defroster.
The heating function will switch off automatically when the window/mirror is sufficiently warm andthe ice/condensation has disappeared.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 188)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 195)
• Air conditioning (p. 198)
• Turning recirculation on and off (p. 194)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 202)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 191)
• Automatic climate control (p. 187)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 200)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 197)
Turning steering wheel heating * on
and off
The steering wheel can be heated electrically for added comfort in cold weather.
Activating/deactivating steering wheel
heating
Buttons for heated steering wheel and seats in the cli- mate bar
1. Tap the driver side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's climate bar to open the steering wheel and seat heatingcontrols. If the vehicle is not equipped with the optional heated or ventilated seats, the but-ton for steering wheel heating will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar. 2. Tap the steering wheel heating button
repeatedly to select one of four levels:
Off,High, Middle or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed in the button.
Automatic steering wheel heatingThe automatic function starts heating the steer- ing wheel automatically when the engine isstarted if the temperature is sufficiently cold. Thisfeature can be activated/deactivated. 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level, select Off, Low, Middle or High to
activate/deactivate the automatic function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 188)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 189)
• Steering wheel (p. 160)

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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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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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Preconditioning
•If possible, precondition the vehicle with the charging cable before driving.
• Avoid parking the vehicle so that the passen-ger compartment becomes too hot or cold.Park, if possible, in a climate controlled park-ing garage.
• For short drives after using the precondition-ing function, turn off the climate systemblower if possible.
• If preconditioning is not possible in coldweather, use the seat and steering wheelheating primarily. Avoid heating the entirepassenger compartment, which reduces thehybrid battery's charge level.
Driving
•
Choose the Pure drive mode to help mini-
mize electric power consumption.
• Maintain a constant speed and an adequate distance to the vehicle ahead to minimizeuse of the brakes.
• Brake as gently as possible; doing socharges the hybrid battery using the inte-grated regenerative braking function.
• Balance energy requirements using theaccelerator pedal and utilize the gauge onthe instrument panel to see the amount ofpower available from the electric motor. Thishelps avoid starting the gasoline engineunnecessarily. The electric motor is moreenergy-efficient than the gasoline engine,especially at lower speeds. •
In hilly terrain, put the gear selector in mode B
to utilize the electric motor's braking func-
tion when the accelerator pedal is released. This helps charge the hybrid battery.
• Higher speeds increase energy consumptionand the vehicle's wind resistance increasesalong with speed. Do not exceed postedspeed limits.
• Select the
Save drive mode for higher
speeds when driving farther than is possible using the electric motor only.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary items (extra load)in the vehicle.
• Maintain correct tire pressure. Check tirepressure regularly (when the tires are cold).
• Remove snow tires when threat of snow orice has ended.
• Note that roof racks, ski racks, etc, increaseair resistance and also energy consumption.
• Avoid driving with open windows.
Handling and roadholding
•
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pres-sure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore,check that the tires are inflated to the rec-ommended pressure according to the vehicleload. Loads should be distributed so thatcapacity weight or maximum permissible axleloads are not exceeded.
• At the specified curb weight your vehicle hasa tendency to understeer, which means thatthe steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curva-ture of a bend. This ensures good stabilityand reduces the risk of rear wheel skid.Remember that these properties can alterwith the vehicle load. The heavier the load inthe cargo compartment, the less the ten-dency to understeer.
Related information
•
Hybrid-related information in the instrumentpanel (p. 130)
• Parking climate (preconditioning) (p. 179)