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112Climate controlNote
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 3 126.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 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.
Heated rear window b 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
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Climate control113Heated seats ß 3 44.
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.
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 heated 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.
Make sure the sun sensor used by the
electronic climate control system is
not covered 3 10.Climate settings menu
Press MENU to enter the climate
setting menu.
Settings for: ● air distribution l, M , K
● fan speed Z
● temperature for driver and passenger side
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
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114Climate controlClimate setting menu can also be
displayed
● by pressing ! and
thenselecting 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 AUTOBasic settings for automatic control
with maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO to start the cooling
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 controls 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.
To return to automatic mode, press
AUTO .
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Climate control115Air distribution l, M , K
Press MENU .
Touch
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 controls. 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 controls 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 3 126.
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.
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116Climate controlCooling 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) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. 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.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
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.
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Climate control117Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. 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 cooling by pressing A/C , if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● To return to previous mode press
à again, to return to automatic
mode press AUTO.
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 3 126.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning control dial
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window b 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 44.Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.
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118Climate controlAir vents
Adjustable air vents At least two air vents must be open
while cooling is on.9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Centre air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
inwards.
Outer air vents in the instrument
panel
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slats
outwards.
Centre air vent on top of the
instrument panel
Close air flow by turning the thumb
wheel to the front.
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Climate control119Air vent in the glovebox
The air vent can be opened or closedby turning.
Fixed air vents Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door
windows and in the foot wells.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Cabin air filter
Change filter regulary for maximum
effect.
More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed, if you drive in areas
with heavy traffic, poor air quality,
areas with high dust levels or which
are sensitive to environmental
allergens.
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if
there is reduced air flow, windows
fogging up, or odors.
Your dealer can help to determine
when it is the right time to replace the
filter.
Air conditioning regularoperation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when the
outside temperature is too low.
Service For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting 3
years after initial vehicle registration, including: