Heating and cooling 107
Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data
Switch to for automatic control of the air distribution.
The air distribution setting will be shown on the MMI display
⇒ page 106, fig. 122 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Defrosting
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or
demisted as quickly as possible.
– To switch on, press the button.
– To switch off, press the button again, or press the
button.
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is
increased to maximum and most of the air comes out of the outlets
below the windscreen.
The air recirculation mode is switched off when the button is
pressed.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
Heated rear window
The rear window heating helps to demist the rear window.
– Press the button to switch the rear window heating on
and off.
The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. An
indicator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater
is switched on.
Depending on the outside temperature, the rear window heating
switches off automatically after about 10 to 20 minutes.
The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by
pressing the button for longer than two seconds. It will then
remain on until the ignition is switched off. When the rear window
heating is switched on, this setting will remain activated for 15
minutes after switching off the ignition.
If the engine is started again during this period of 15 minutes, the
rear window heating will be switched on for about 10 to 20 minutes,
depending on the exterior temperature. This means you do not have
to manually switch on the rear window heating again if the vehicle
has only been parked for a short time.
For the sake of the environment
Switch off the heated rear window manually as soon as the rear
window is clear. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner plus
AC mode
Deactivating the AC mode
– Press the button.
Activating the AC mode
– Press the button again.
In the AC mode, the air cooling system is switched on and the
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
Note
If the LED in the AC button should continue to light up when the AC
mode has been switched off (i.e. the air conditioner has been
switched off) this is due to a defect in one of the air conditioner
components. If a malfunction should occur, please contact a quali-
fied workshop.
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