04 Climate
Models without an electrically heated wind-
shield
Air conditioning
Max. defroster and electrically heated
windshield*
The air conditioning function cools and dehu-
midifies the air in the passenger compart-
ment.
The heated windshield and max. defroster
functions are used to clear the windshield and
front side windows of condensation and ice
as quickly as possible.
Press the button once to start
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defrosting/de-icing the windshield and
front side windows. The indicator light (2)
in the defroster button illuminates when
the function is active.
When the indicator light in
the button is on, the air con-
ditioning is controlled auto-
matically. This cools/heats
and dehumidifies the incom-
Press the button twice to switch off the
defroster (the indicator light will switch
off).
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ing air. When the indicator
light in the button is off, the
Models with an electrically heated wind-
shield*
air conditioning is disengaged. Other func-
tions are still controlled automatically. When
maximum defroster (p. 132) is selected, the
air conditioning system is set for maximum
blower speed and dehumidifies the cabin as
quickly as possible.
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If this feature is switched off, press the
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button once to start heating the wind-
shield2. Symbol (1) will illuminate in the
center console display.
Press the button twice to start both the
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defroster and the windshield heating.
Symbols (1) and (2) will illuminate in the
center console display.
Related information
Climate – general information (p. 125)
The selected settings are shown in the center
console display
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Automatic climate control (p. 131)
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Electrical heating*
Max. defroster
If these features are on, press the button
to switch them off. The symbols will no
longer be displayed.
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2
If a "C" appears in the rear-view mirror when the button is pressed, the compass* has to be recalibrated, see Digital compass* (p. 105).
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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