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18In briefNote
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 3 150.
Heating and ventilation system
3 133.
Air conditioning system 3 134.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
3 137.
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Climate control133Climate controlClimate control systems.............133
Heating and ventilation system 133
Air conditioning system ...........134
Electronic climate control system .................................... 137
Parking heater ......................... 141
Air vents ..................................... 143
Adjustable air vents .................143
Fixed air vents ......................... 144
Maintenance .............................. 144
Air intake ................................. 144
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 144
Service .................................... 144Climate 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 44.
Heated exterior mirrors e 3 40.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
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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134Climate controlclockwise: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 44.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature n
● air distribution l, M and K
● fan speed x
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Climate control135● cooling A/C
● air recirculation q
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors e
Heated rear window e 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors e 3 40.
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 3 150.
Air recirculation system q
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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136Climate control9Warning
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 q 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 44.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
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 doorwindows.
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Climate control137Note
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 3 150.
Stop-start system 3 150.
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:
● manual air recirculation u
● air distribution w
● rocker switch for adjusting the temperature on driver side and
front passenger side
● demisting and defrosting h
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
● dual zone temperature synchronisation MONO
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors e
● fan speed r s
Heated rear window Ü 3 44.
Heated exterior mirrors Ü 3 40.
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.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort: ● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
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138Climate control● Air conditioning must beactivated for optimal cooling and
demisting. Press A/C to switch on
air conditioning. The LED in the
button indicates activation.
● Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front
passenger using the left and right rotary ring. Recommended
temperature is 22 °C.
Press successively AUTO to select
the desired automatic settings:
● Soft Auto for a soft and silent air
distribution.
● Auto for thermal comfort and
silent air distribution.
● Auto Fast for a dynamic and
efficient air distribution.
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
following functions:Fan speed rs
Press r to increase or s to
decrease the air flow.
To return to automatic mode, press
AUTO .
Air distribution w
Press w sucessively until the desired
direction of the air distribution is
displayed:
t:to windscreen and front door
windowsu:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsv:to front and rear foot wellw:to windscreen and front door
windows, to head area and rear
seats via adjustable air vents, to
front and rear foot well
Combinations of different air
distribution options can be select by
pressing w sucessively.
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Climate control139To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection
Set the preselected temperatures
separately for the driver and the front
passenger to the desired value using
the left and right switch for
adjustusting the temperature.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
Temperature is indicated in the display beside the switches for
adjusting the temperature.
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 3 150.
Dual zone temperature
synchronisation MONO
Press MONO to link passenger side
temperature setting to the driver side / to remove the linking of the
passenger side temperature setting
to the driver side. The passenger side temperature setting is linked to the
driver side if the LED in the button
MONO is not illuminated.Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
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.