Heating and air conditioning system
Climatronic
Overview of the Climatronic
Automatic air conditioner
Climatronic is an automatic air conditioning system which warms, cools and dehumidifies the air. In automatic mode, Climatronic can automatically control the air
temperature, air distribution and the volume of air.
The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. If there is a build-up of heat inside the vehicle, ventilation can help to speed up the
cooling process.
Some functions of the air conditioner, as well as a climate control bar for the rear seats, depend on the vehicle equipment.
Fig. 105 In the upper section of the center console: Climate control bar for the Climatronic system.
Display of activated functions
Illuminated LEDss on the climate control bar indicate that the function is activated.
In the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system, function keys highlighted in color indicate that a function is switched on ⇒ Air conditioner menu in the
Infotainment system.
WARNING
Poor visibility through the windows increases the risk of collisions and accidents that can cause serious or fatal injuries.
Keep all windows free of ice, snow and fog.
Adjust the heating, air conditioner, and rear window defroster to a setting where the windows do not fog up ⇒ Troubleshooting.
Only start driving when all windows are clear.
Only use recirculation mode for a short time. Otherwise, the windows could fog up very quickly and greatly reduce visibility.
Always switch off recirculation mode when it is not necessary.
Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system
On the climate control bar
Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.
The Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system is only available via the Climatronic. Certain functions depend on the vehicle equipment.
In the Air conditioner menu, you can find, for example, the functions for temperature regulation ⇒ Temperature regulation and air distribution ⇒ Air distribution and
blower speed.
The top of the screen shows the current climate control settings, such as the air conditioner profile for automatic mode.
The lower section of the screen shows function keys for frequently used air conditioning functions.
Operating status of the air conditioner
The operating status of the air conditioning system is represented by colors:
Cooling. Heating.
Climate control settings submenu
Open the Climate control settings submenu.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can find additional comfort functions in the Climate control settings submenu:
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