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16In briefClimate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
e .
Heated rear window 3 43.
Heated windscreen 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors
Depending on the version, heating is
operated by pressing e or d.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
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In brief17Note
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an
Autostop may be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically. Stop-start
system 3 149.
Heating and ventilation system
3 132.
Air conditioning system 3 133.Electronic climate control system
●
Press h. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Air conditioning and automatic mode are automatically switched
on. The LED in the button A/C
illuminates, AUTO is shown in the
display.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Switch on heated
windscreen , if available.
● To return to previous mode, press h again.
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.
Electronic climate control system
3 136.
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Keys, doors and windows25Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks and opens the respective
door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 118.
Selective unlocking of cabin and load compartment
Selective unlocking allows you to
unlock either the doors of the cabin
and the fuel filler flap or the load
compartment, i.e., sliding doors, rear
door / tailgate. Selective unlocking
has to be configured.Graphic Info Display: Switch on
ignition. Press * more than 2
seconds. An audible signal is given
and a message is displayed in the
Graphic Info Display.
Colour Info Display: Select the
relevant setting in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
Remote control operation Unlocking
Press O.
Unlocking mode can be set. Two
settings are selectable:
● All doors and load compartment will be unlocked by pressing O.
● Only the driver's door and the passenger door will be unlocked
by pressing O.
Unlocking the load compartment
Press * or press O two times to
unlock the load compartment only,
i.e., sliding doors and rear doors or
tailgate.
Locking
Close doors and the load
compartment.
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118Instruments and controlsWhen the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as
the air conditioning, the heated rear
window, heated steering wheel, etc.
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.Vehicle personalisation
The vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info Display.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Graphic Info Display
Press MENU to open the menu page.
Use four-way button to operate the
display:
Select Personalisation-configuration ,
I OK .
Unit settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of units , I OK .
Select desired settings, I OK .
Language settings
Select Display configuration , I OK .
Select Choise of language , I OK .
Select desired language, I OK .
Vehicle settings
Select Define vehicle parameters , I
OK .
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
● Lamps
Follow me home headlamps :
Activates or deactivates the
function and adjusts its duration.
Welcome lighting : Activates or
deactivates the function and
adjusts its duration.
Directional headlights : Activates
or deactivates the function.
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132Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............132
Heating and ventilation system 132
Air conditioning system ...........133
Electronic climate control system .................................... 136
Parking heater ......................... 140
Air vents ..................................... 141
Adjustable air vents .................141
Fixed air vents ......................... 142
Glovebox cooler ......................142
Maintenance .............................. 143
Air intake ................................. 143
Air conditioning regular
operation ................................ 143
Service .................................... 143Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature n
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed Z
● air recirculation u
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors e
● heated seats ß
Heated rear window e 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors e 3 39.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by turning n to
the desired temperature.HI:warmLO:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by turning x to the
desired speed.
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Climate control133clockwise:increaseanticklockwise:decrease
Air recirculation system u
Press u to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press u 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 vehicle
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.
Demisting and defrosting
● Press l: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 43.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature n
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed x
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134Climate control● cooling A/C
● air recirculation u
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors e
Heated rear window e3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors e3 39.
Temperature n
Adjust the temperature by turning n to
the desired temperature.HI:warmLO:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution l,
M ,
K
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed x
Adjust the air flow by turning x to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanticlockwise:decrease
Cooling 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 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 3 149.
Air recirculation system u
Press u to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press u again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
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Climate control1359Warning
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 vehicle
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 cooling A/C.
● Press u for air recirculation
system on.
● Press M for air distribution.
● Set temperature control n to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors b 3 43.
Heated seats ß 3 51.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set fan speed x to highest level.
● Set temperature controller n to
warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window e.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the door
windows.