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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Heated rear window 3 37.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 34.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● 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.
Climate control systems 3 110.
Heated windscreen 3 38.
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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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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.