Switching on/off
XTurn the key to position0in the ignition
lock or remove it (
Ypage 149).
XTo activate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton lights
up.
XTo deactivate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ìbutton goes
out.
iResidual heat is deactivated automati-
cally:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
Air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet between the windshield
and the hood free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the air vents or air intake grillesin the vehicle interior.
iFor optimal climate control in the vehicle,
open the air vents completely and set the
adjusters to the central position.
Setting the center air vents
XTo open the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents :coun-
ter-clockwise to position 2.
XTo close the center air vent: turn the
adjuster in one of center air vents :clock-
wise as far as it will go to position 3.
Setting the side air vents
:Side window defroster vent
;Side air vent
3Side air vent open
4Side air vent closed
XTo open a side air vent:turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;to the left in position 3.
XTo close a side air vent: turn the adjuster
in side air vent ;clockwise as far as it will
go to position 4.
144Air vents
Climate control
