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Keys, doors and windows35Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles is
automatically reduced, when driving
in the dark.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Keep the sensor free from
dust, dirt and ice. Otherwise the
detection zone of the rain sensor /
light sensor and the view area of the
camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Sensors 3 71, 3 102
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38Keys, doors and windows
Heated exterior mirrors 3 34.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roof
Glass panel
Sunblind The sunblind is electrically operated.
Press N gently to the first detent at
the rear: the sunblind is opened as long as the switch is operated.
Press N firmly to the second detent
and then release at the rear: the
sunblind is completely opened.
Press N gently to the first detent at
the front: the sunblind is closed as
long as the switch is operated.
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Lighting109Battery 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 heated 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 interior 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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110Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............110
Heating and ventilation system 110
Air conditioning system ...........111
Electronic climate control system .................................... 114
Auxiliary heater ........................118
Air vents ..................................... 119
Adjustable air vents .................119
Fixed air vents ......................... 119
Maintenance .............................. 120
Air intake ................................. 120
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 120
Service .................................... 120Climate 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 heated exterior mirrors b
● heated windscreen ,
● 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.
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Climate control111Demisting 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 b 3 37.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
Heated seats ß 3 44.
Air conditioning system
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 heated 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
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
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Climate control113Notice
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 37.
Heated exterior mirrors b 3 34.
Heated windscreen , 3 38.
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114Climate controlHeated 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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118Climate controlDemisting 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.
Notice
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 rotary knob
Z anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window b 3 37.
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.