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Air conditioning
The air conditioning cools and dehumidifies theair 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 (buttonlights up)/deactivated (button is off).
When the air conditioning is activated, it will beswitched 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 activatedif 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 (buttonlights 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 rowof seats* is/are deactivated.
Related information
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
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Turning seat heating* on and off
The seats can be heated for added comfort incold weather.
Activating/deactivating front seat
heating
Steering wheel and seat buttons in the climate bar
1. Tap the left or right side steering wheel andseat button in the center display's climatebar to open the steering wheel and seatheating controls.
If the vehicle is not equipped with theoptional heated steering wheel or ventilatedseats, the button for seat heating will bedirectly accessible in the climate bar.
2.Tap the seat heating button repeatedly toselect one of four levels: Off, High, Middleor Low.
>The level changes and is displayed in thebutton.
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 Topview.
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 panelon the rear side of the tunnel console
–Tap repeatedly on the left or right side seatheating buttons on the climate panel on therear side of the tunnel console to select oneof four levels: Off, High, Middle or Low.
>The level changes and is displayed on thescreen in the climate panel.
NOTE
Rear seat heating switches off automaticallyafter 15 minutes.
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Automatically activating/deactivating
the seat heating function when the
engine is started
The seat heating* can be set to start automati-cally when the engine is started.
The automatic function starts heating the seatswhen the ambient temperature is sufficiently cold.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
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 selecta level for the driver's and passenger's seats.
Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)
Turning front seat ventilation* onand off
Seat ventilation can be used e.g., to help removedampness from the seat occupant's clothing.
The ventilation system consists of fans in theseats 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 andseat button in the center display's climatebar to open the steering wheel and seat con-trols.
If the vehicle is not equipped with theoptional heated steering wheel/seats, thebutton for seat ventilation will be directlyaccessible in the climate bar.
2.Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly toselect one of four levels: Off, High, Middleor Low.
>The level changes and is displayed in thebutton.
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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 settingLow is recommended.
Related information
•Climate system controls (p. 199)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
Air distribution
The incoming air is distributed through a numberof different vents in the passenger compartment.
Air distribution overview
Air distribution with a 4-zone climate system
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 oneach 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. 188)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
•Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)
•Air distribution table (p. 215)
•Automatic climate control (p. 198)
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Opening/closing/directing air vents
Some of the passenger compartment air ventscan be open/closed/directed individually.
Direct the dashboard and door pillar outer airvents toward the side windows to defrost.
Direct the vents into the passenger compartmentto help maintain a comfortable temperature inwarm weather.
Opening/closing air vents
Air vent thumb wheel 6
–Turn the thumb wheel to open/close the airflow from the vent.
The more of the white lines on the thumbwheel that are visible, the greater the air flow.
Directing air flow
Air flow control 6
–Move the control from side to side or up/down to direct the flow of air from the vent.
Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
•Air distribution table (p. 215)
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 airflow.
> Air distribution changes and the buttonslight up or go out.
6The illustration is generic; the air vent's design varies, depending on its location.
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Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
•Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)
•Air distribution table (p. 215)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
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Air distributionUse
Main air flow from the defroster and dashboard vents, some flow from the othervents.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 othervents.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 orwarmer air upward in cold weather.
Related information
•Air distribution (p. 212)
•Opening/closing/directing air vents (p. 213)
•Climate system controls in the center display(p. 199)
•Adjusting air distribution (p. 213)
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.222
Using the glove compartment as a
cooler
The glove compartment can be used to cooldrinks or food and the cooling feature functionswhen the climate system is active (i.e., when theignition is in mode II or when the engine is run-ning).
Cooling activated
Cooling deactivated
–Activate/deactivate cooling by moving thecontrol as far as possible toward the passen-ger compartment/glove compartment.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 220)
•Private (valet) locking (p. 253)
Tunnel console
The tunnel console, located between the frontseats, contains a 12-volt electrical socket, cupholders and storage spaces, etc.
Storage space*. Press the handle to openthe cover.
Storage space with cup holders for the driverand passenger and a 12-volt socket
Storage space and USB/AUX sockets underthe armrest
Climate control panel for the rear seats*
NOTE
One of the alarm sensors, which is sensitiveto metallic objects, is located under the tunnelconsole cup holders. Avoid leaving coins,keys, etc., in the cup holders because theymay inadvertently trigger the alarm.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces(p. 220)
•Electrical sockets (p. 230)
•Alarm (p. 256)
•Rear climate system controls on the tunnelconsole (p. 201)
