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Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view and select Climate.
2. Activate/deactivate the respective defroster functions when the engine is started by selecting/deselecting the boxes for
Auto
Front Defroster and Auto 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. 197)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 197)
• Defrosting windows and mirrors (p. 204)
• Air conditioning (p. 207)
• Turning recirculation on and off (p. 203)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 211)
• Setting the blower speed (p. 199)
• Automatic climate control (p. 196)
• Turning front seat ventilation
* on and off
(p. 209)
• Turning steering wheel heating
* on and off
(p. 206)
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, Medium 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, Medium or High to
activate/deactivate the automatic function.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 197)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 197)
• Steering wheel (p. 164)
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air in the passenger compartment.
Activating/deactivating the main air conditioning unit
Air conditioning button in Climate view
1. Open Climate view in the center display. 2. Tap
AC.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
When the air conditioning is activated, it will be switched on and off automatically by the climatesystem as necessary.
NOTE
• For the air conditioning to function opti- mally, close the side windows and lamina- ted panoramic roof
*
• The air conditioning cannot be activated if the blower is set to
Off
Activating/deactivating the air conditioning unit for the third row seats
Air conditioning button in the
Rear climate tab in Cli-
mate view
1. Go to Climate view in the center display. 2. Go to
Rear climate.
3. Tap
3rd row climate.
> The air conditioning is activated (button lights up)/deactivated (button is off).
NOTE
Air conditioning for the third row of seats can- not be activated if the main air conditioningunit or the air conditioning for the second row of seats * is/are deactivated.
Related information
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 197)
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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, Mediumor 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. Open Climate view in the center display and
tap Rear climate.
2. Tap the button repeatedly to select one of the following seat heating levels:
Off, Low,Medium or High.
> The level will change and will be displayed in the button.
From the rear seat
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, Medium or Low.
> The level changes and is displayed on the screen in the climate panel.
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.
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2.
Tap
Climate.
3. Under
Auto Driver Seat Heating Level andAuto Passenger Seat Heating Level,
select Off, Low, Medium or High to acti-
vate/deactivate the automatic function and select a level for the driver's and passenger'sseats.
Related information
• Climate system controls (p. 197)
• Climate system controls in the center display(p. 197)
• Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 199)
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, Mediumor 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. 197)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 197)
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
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is being used, air distribution is regulated automatically. However,air distribution can also be adjusted manually.
Adjustable air vents
There are 10 * adjustable air vents in the passen-
ger compartment, depending on the climate sys-tem in the vehicle and the number of seats.
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. 186)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 211)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 211)
• Air distribution table (p. 213)
• Automatic climate control (p. 196)
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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 demist/defrost. Direct the vents into the passenger compartment to help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 5
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the air flow from the vent. The more of the white lines on the thumb wheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.
Directing air flow
Air flow control 5
–Move the control from side to side or up/ down to direct the flow of air from the vent.
Related information
•
Air distribution (p. 210)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 211)
• Air distribution table (p. 213)
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.
5The illustration is generic; the air vent's design varies, depending on its location.
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Related information
•Air distribution (p. 210)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 211)
• Air distribution table (p. 213)
• Climate system controls in the center display (p. 197)
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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. 210)
• Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 211) •
Climate system controls in the center display (p. 197)
• Adjusting air distribution (p. 211)