Operation
Note
After starting the engine, any residual hu-
midity in the air conditioner could mist over
the windscreen. Switch on the defrost
function as soon as possible to clear the
windscreen of condensation.
Air vents
To ensure proper heating, cooling and venti-
lation in the vehicle int
erior, the air vents
must remain open.
●
To close the air vents on the left side, move
the corresponding diffuser v
ent lever fully to
the right. To close the air vents on the rights
side, move the corresponding diffuser vent
lever fully to the left.
●
Change the air direction using the ventila-
tion grille lever.
There are other additional, non-adjustable
air vents in the instrument panel, in the foot-
wells and in the rear area of the passenger
compartment.
Note
Food, medicine and other heat or cold sen-
sitive objects should never be placed in
front of the air outlets as they may be dam-
aged or made unsuitable for use by the air.
Air recirculation
Air recirculation mode prevents the ambient
air from ent
ering the interior.
When the outside temperature is very high,
selecting manual air recirculation mode for a
short period refreshes the vehicle interior
more quickly.
For safety reasons, the air recirculation is dis-
connected when is pressed.
Switching the manual air recirculation
mode on and off
●
Press the button to connect or discon-
nect manual air r
ecirculation.
Climatronic automatic air recirculation
mode
With the automatic air recirculation mode
activated, the entry of fresh air into the cabin
interior is enabled. If the system detects a
high concentration of hazardous substances
in the ambient air, air recirculation mode is
switched on automatically. When the level of
impurities drops to within a normal range, re-
circulation mode is switched off.
The system is unable to detect unpleasant
smells.
●
Automatic air recirculation is activated and
deactivated in the air conditioning settings
menu. An A will be displayed next to the re-
circulation icon on the Climabar, indicat-
ing that the function is active
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Front seat heating*
With the engine on, the front seat cushion
and backrest can be he
ated electrically.
Control seat heating
Press the icon on the Climabar
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Fig. 127
A
to view the seat heating menu.
●
Press the left or right seat icon to connect
the se
at he
ating to maximum power.
●
Press the left or right seat icon repeatedly
until the desired level is adjusted.
●
To switch off seat heating, press the corre-
sponding seat icon several times until no LED
is on.
●
You can also adjust the seat heating level
by using two fingers to press the sensor field
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Fig. 127
1
or
2
(left or right seat).
If the ignition is s
wit
ched on again in approx.
the next 10 minutes, the driver seat heating
is automatically turned on to the level set the
last time.
Cases in which the heat seating should not
be switched on
Do not switch the seat heating on if any of
the following conditions are met:
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