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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear windowHeating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Electronic climate control system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Heated rear window 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system
● Press á: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Air conditioning system: switch on air conditioning A/C, if
required.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
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16In brief● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 114.
Air conditioning system 3 115.
Heated windscreen 3 39.Electronic climate control system
Press à.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C , if required.
Switch on heated rear window b.
Switch on heated windscreen ,.
Electronic climate control system
3 118.
Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and then push and move the
selector lever to the right and rear.
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Keys, doors and windows39Depending on climate control system,
b is located at a different position.
Climate Control systems 3 114.
Vehicles with heating and
ventilation system or air
conditioning systemVehicles with electronic climate
control system
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.
Vehicles with electronic climate
control system
Vehicles with air conditioning
system
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98Instruments and controlsMessages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Info-Display. Some messages only
pop-up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding not
fastened seat belts has priority over
any other warning chime.
● If a seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If cruise control deactivates automatically.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre.
● If the electronic key is not in the passenger compartment.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If an unintended lane change occurs.
● If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling
level.
When the vehicle is parked and/or the driver's door is opened
● With exterior lights on.
During an Autostop ● If the driver's door is opened.
● If any condition for an autostart is
not fulfilled.
Battery voltage When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
screen, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
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114Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............114
Heating and ventilation system 114
Air conditioning system ...........115
Electronic climate control system .................................... 118
Auxiliary heater ........................122
Air vents ..................................... 123
Adjustable air vents .................123
Fixed air vents ......................... 124
Maintenance .............................. 124
Air intake ................................. 124
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 125
Service .................................... 125Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature £
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting à
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● heated seats ß
Temperature £
Adjust the temperature by turning
£ to the desired temperature.red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l M K
Press:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
to the right:increaseto the left:decrease
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Climate control115Demisting and defrosting the
windows á
● Press á: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
3 38
Heated seats ß
3 46.
Air conditioning system
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.
Controls for: ● temperature £
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● demisting and defrosting à
● air conditioning A/C
● air recirculation 4
● heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
Some changes of settings are
indicated briefly in the Info-Display.
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective button.
Temperature £
Adjust the temperature by turning £ to the desired temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
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116Climate controlHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l M K
Press:l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable front air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
to the right:increaseto the left:decreaseAir conditioning A/C
Press 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 A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 131.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller £ to
warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
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Climate control117● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Notice
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 131.
Air recirculation system 4Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode, LED is indicated.
Select air recirculation to assist in
cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust.
Press 4 again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling, the
air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the occupants to
feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C.
● Press 4 for air recirculation
system on.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature control £ to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Open all vents.