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Lighting119Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage, a message
which confirms the activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection
will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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120Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............120
Heating and ventilation system 120
Air conditioning system ...........121
Electronic climate control system .................................... 124
Auxiliary heater ........................128
Air vents ..................................... 129
Adjustable air vents .................129
Fixed air vents ......................... 130
Maintenance .............................. 130
Air intake ................................. 130
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 131
Service .................................... 131Climate 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 control121Demisting 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 39
Heated seats ß
3 47.
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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122Climate 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 3 138.
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 control123● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
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 3 138.
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.
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124Climate controlHeated rear window, windscreen
and exterior mirrors b
3 39
Heated seats ß
3 47.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different temperatures for driver side
and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.
Controls for: ● temperature on driver side £
● MENU enters the Climate setting
menu in the Info-Display
● fan speed Z
● automatic mode AUTO
● temperature on front passenger side £
● cooling A/C
● manual air recirculation 4
● demisting and defrosting à
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● heated seats ß
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.Climate settings menu (MENU
button)
Settings for
● air distribution l, M , K
● fan speed Z
● temperature for driver and passenger side 19°/21°
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● air conditioning ON/OFF
● automatic mode AUTO
can be triggered manually in the
Climate setting menu. Press MENU to
enter the menu and follow the touch
buttons.
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Climate control125Climate setting menu can also be
displayed
● by selecting Climate on the 7''
Colour-Info-Display or
● by pressing Í and then selecting
Climate from the menu on the 8''
Colour-Info-Display.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic settings for automatic control
with maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO to start the air
conditioning automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
● Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front
passenger using the left and right
control dial. Recommended
temperature is 22 °C.
Temperature is indicated in
displays beside the control dials
and in the climate settings menu.
● Air recirculation mode 4 should
be deactivated. When
deactivated the LED in the button is not illuminated.
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
following functions:Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning rotary
knob Z to the desired speed. Turn left
to decrease or turn right to increase.
Fan speed can also be changed by
touch buttons in the climate settings
display. Press MENU to enter the
menu.
Turning rotary knob Z anticlockwise:
fan and cooling are switched off.
To return to automatic mode, press
AUTO .
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126Climate controlAir distribution l, M , K
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch (in the Colour-Info-Display):
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection £
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for driver and front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right control dials. The dial on the passenger side changes the
temperature for the passenger side.
The dial on the driver's side changes
the temperature for the driver's side or
for both sides depending on
activation of synchronisation MONO
in the climate settings menu. Press
MENU to enter the menu.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in displays
beside the control dials and in the
climate settings menu.
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 A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Dual zone temperature
synchronisation MONO or SYNC
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch MONO or SYNC to link
passenger side temperature setting
to the driver side.
When passenger side control dial will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated.