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102LightingAutomatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the wiper system.
Make sure the sensor is not blocked
3 10, 3 35.
Daytime running light 3 104.
Automatic headlight activation During poor lighting conditions
headlights are switched on.
Additionally, headlights are switched
on if the windscreen wipers have
been activated for several wipes.
LED headlights 3 104.
Tunnel detection
When a tunnel is entered headlights
are switched on immediately.
High beam
Push to switch from low to high beam.Pull to deactivate high beam.
High beam assist 3 102.
High beam assist
The camera in the windscreen
detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles. Once activated,
high beam assist remains active and
switches high beam on and off
depending on surrounding
conditions. The latest setting of the
high beam assist will remain after the ignition is switched on again.
This feature automatically activates
the high beam in the dark when
vehicle speed is faster than 15 mph.
It switches automatically back to low
beam when:
● The camera in the windscreen detects the lights of oncoming or
preceding vehicles.
● The vehicle speed drops below 9 mph.
● It is foggy or snowy.
● Front or rear fog lights are switched on.
● Driving in urban areas.
If there are no restrictions detected,
the system switches back to high
beam.
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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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112Climate controlAir 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.
Air 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 3 126.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.
● Switch on heated windscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
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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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116Climate controlAir 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.
Notice
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 rotary knob will be adjusted, synchronisation is
deactivated.
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Climate control117Cooling 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.