CLIMATE CONTROL
For cars without heated windscreen there is one
defrost level:
Demisting and defrosting the
windscreen
Heated windscreen* and max. defroster are
used to quickly remove misting and ice from the
windscreen and side windows.
NOTE
Electrically heated windscreen is not available
when the engine is auto-stopped (p. 279).
Air flows to the windows - symbol (2) illumi-
nates in the screen.
•
Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-
nates.
•
The following also takes place when the function
is active in order to provide maximum dehumidifi-
cation in the passenger compartment:
For cars with heated windscreen there are two
defrost levels:
the air conditioning is automatically engaged
•
•
Start the heating for the windscreen2 - sym-
•
recirculation and the air quality system are
automatically disengaged.
bol (1) illuminates in the screen.
Start the heating for the windscreen2 and air
•
flow to the windows - symbols (1) and (2)
illuminate in the screen.
NOTE
The noise level increases as the fan is operat-
ing at max.
Switch off the function - no symbol illumi-
nates.
•
When the defroster is switched off the climate
control returns to the previous settings.
The selected setting is shown in the centre console dis-
play screen.
NOTE
Heated windscreen and IR window (p. 20)
may have an impact on the performance of
transponders and other communication
equipment.
Heated windscreen*
Related information
General information on climate control
(p. 122)
•
Max. defroster
The light in the defroster but-
ton illuminates when the func-
tion is active.
NOTE
Press the button repeatedly to
change between the different
levels or to deactivate the func-
tion.
A triangular area at the end of each side of
the windscreen is not electrically heated,
where de-icing may take longer.
2
The compass goes off when the heated windscreen is active.
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* Option/accessory.
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