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Climate control141Climate controlClimate control systems.............141
Air conditioning system ...........141
Automatic climate control system .................................... 143
Dual automatic climate control system .................................... 148
Auxiliary heater ........................152
Air vents ..................................... 152
Adjustable air vents .................152
Fixed air vents ......................... 153
Maintenance .............................. 153
Air intake ................................. 153
Pollen filter ............................... 153
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 154
Service .................................... 154Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
● temperature TEMP
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● cooling A/C
● air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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142Climate controlAir distribution l M K
Press:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Setting is indicated by the LED in the
button.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning the
controller Z to the desired speed. J
means fan off.
Cooling 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) 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. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
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Climate control143Stop-start system 3 160.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 160.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to coldest level.
● Set fan speed controller Z to
highest level.
● Open all vents.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 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. Whenrecirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press 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.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Automatic climate control
system
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
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144Climate control
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
● temperature TEMP
● air distribution l M K
● fan speed Z
● automatic mode AUTO
● cooling A/C
● air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting V
● system ON/OFF X
Heated rear window Ü 3 43.
Heated front seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated front seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
Indication
Settings of temperature and fan
speed are indicated in the climate
display.
Each change of settings is shown
briefly in the Info-Display.
The electronic 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 AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
● Press A/C to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. The LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation.
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Climate control145● Set temperature by turningcontroller TEMP. Suggested
comfort setting is 22 °C.
● 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 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Temperature preselection TEMPSet 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.
Note
If AC is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 160.Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● 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 V. To return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
Setting of automatic rear window heating can be changed in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Colour-
Info-Display.
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146Climate controlSelect the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 160.
Manual settings Climate control system settings canbe manually adapted by using the air distribution buttons and the fan speed controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
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 .
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .
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Climate control147Cooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. 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) 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 X. When
the system is deactivated, LED in the button X extinguishes.
Activate by pressing X or cooling
button A/C or automatic mode button
AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
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.
Basic settings
Some basic settings can be changed in 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 3 118.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
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148Climate controlDual automatic climatecontrol 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
● 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 43.
Heated front seats ß 3 54.
Ventilated front seats A 3 54.
Heated steering wheel * 3 86.
IndicationTemperature settings are indicated
separately on the panels for driver
and passenger side.
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 AUTO