Automatic climate control with enhanced features
1 Vent settings
2 Temperature, left
3 Maximum cooling
4 AUTO program
5 Air volume, AUTO intensity
6 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
7 Display
8 Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-
air mode
9 ALL program
10 Temperature, right
11 Defrosting windows and removing condensation
12 Cooling function
13 Rear window defroster
14 Seat heating
Climate control functions in detail
Manual air distribution
Press the buttons repeatedly to select a program:
► Windows.
► Upper body region.
► Footwell.
The programs can be combined as necessary.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary by increasing the cooling or heating output, and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different temperature settings. The automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
Maximum cooling
Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and recirculated-air mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body region.
Open them for this purpose.
The air is cooled fastest when the engine is running.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active.
AUTO program
Press the button.
Air volume, air distribution, and temperature are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible.
To switch off the program: press the button again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic control of the air volume and air distribution can be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Air volume, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air volume, switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the button:
decrease or increase air volume.
The selected air volume is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
The air volume of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power.
Automatic recirculated-air control/ recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.
Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
► LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
► Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air control:
a sensor detects pollutants in the outside
air and controls the shutoff automatically.
► Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is permanently
blocked.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
Continuous recirculated-air mode
The recirculated-air mode should not be
used for an extended period of time, as the air
quality inside the vehicle deteriorates steadily.◄
ALL program
Press the button.
The current setting or later settings of the temperature on the driver's side are transferred to the front passenger side.
The program is switched off if the settings on the front passenger side are changed.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation
Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
The air volume can be adjusted when the program is active.
If the windows are fogged over, additionally switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.
Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temperature setting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, condensation water, develops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Rear window defroster
Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off
Press the left button at the minimum speed.
Switching on
Press any button, except for the buttons for the ALL program or rear window heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the microfilter/ activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance, of your vehicle.
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