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General Functions
Information
Additional settings relating to the climate type and
extended ventilation panel can be adjusted in the
multi-purpose display on the instrument panel:
f Please see the chapter “AIR-CONDITIONING
SETTINGS ON THE MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY”
on page 76.
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 135.
All air-conditioning system settings are stored on
the respective car key when the vehicle is locked
on vehicles with comfort memory.
REST mode
Using engine residual heat
The residual heat of the engine can be used to
heat the interior for up to 20 minutes after the
ignition has been switched off.
f When the ignition is switched off,
press button on the front control panel.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air-conditioning settings cannot be
changed in REST mode.
Deactivating the function
f Press button on the front control panel.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Switch on ignition.
The indicator light on the button indicates the
previous setting.
Information
If the battery voltage is too low, REST mode is
restricted initially and then switched off.
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AC mode
In automatic mode, AC mode is always activated.
The power of the compressor from the
air-conditioning system is regulated fully
automatically according to requirements.
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off
automatically at outside temperatures of less
than approx. 38 °F (3 °C).
For information on switching automatic mode
on and off:
f Please see the chapter “SWITCHING
AUTOMATIC MODE ON/OFF” on page 71.
Switching on AC mode
If you wish to cool the passenger compartment
to a temperature lower than the outside
temperature, AC mode must be activated.
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air-conditioning compressor is
switched on.
or
Press button for the left or right
climate zone.
Switching off AC mode
AC mode can be switched off manually to save
fuel, for example.
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The air-conditioning compressor is
switched off.
The cooling function is deactivated.
AC MAX mode
In AC MAX mode, the interior of the passenger
compartment is cooled at maximum power.
The interior temperature is not adjusted
automatically.
Switching AC MAX mode on
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Switching AC MAX mode off
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button for the left or right
climate zone.
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Defrosting the windshield
Activating defrosting function
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The air flows to the windshield and the front
side windows.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Deactivating defrosting function
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button for the left or right
climate zone.
Information on 4-zone air-conditioning
The air flows to the windshield and the front side
windows.
A lock symbol appears in the displays on the
operating unit for the rear air-conditioned areas.
Air-conditioning settings cannot be modified.
Accepting settings for driver’s side for
the entire vehicle
The MONO function allows the air-conditioning
settings for the driver’s side to be accepted for
the entire vehicle.
Switching on MONO mode
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The display indicator values for the other areas
adopt the same values as the driver’s settings.
Switching off MONO mode
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
The settings for one of the other air-
conditioned areas change.
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Air-recirculation mode
Switching on air-recirculation mode
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is recirculated.
Switching air-recirculation mode off
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
Information
If the air-conditioning compressor is switched off
manually or automatically, air-recirculation mode
ends after approx. 3 minutes.
Setting automatic air-recirculation mode
In automatic air-recirculation mode, the fresh air
supply is adjusted depending on the air quality.
Automatic air-recirculation mode can be switched
on and off on the multi-purpose display.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automatically
to prevent the windows from misting at outside
temperatures of less than approx. 41 °F (5 °C).
For information on adjusting automatic air-
recirculation mode on the multi-purpose display:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 135.
Information
The recommended operating mode is automatic
air-recirculation mode (default setting).
Information on air-conditioning
compressor
The air-conditioning compressor:
– Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient
engine cooling if the engine is operating under
extreme load.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures
below approx. 38 °F (3 °C) and cannot be
switched on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with the windows
closed.
If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long
time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior
briefly with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and
humidity, condensation can drip from the
evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.
This is normal and not a sign of leaks.
Information on automatic load switch-off
If the charging condition of the battery is critical,
the following air-conditioning or heating functions
are restricted initially and then switched off.
– Seat heating
– Heated rear window/External mirror heating
– Windshield heating
– Fresh-air blower
– Air-conditioning compressor

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