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.
Switching the manual air conditioner on and off
On the climate control bar
Switch off the air conditioning system.
Adjust the blower speed.
Switch the rear air conditioning block on or off.
1. To switch on the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob clockwise.
2. To switch off the manual air conditioner, turn the center knob all the way counterclockwise.
Temperature regulation
In the air conditioner menu or on the climate control bar
Adjust the temperature.
The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.
Apply temperature settings for the driver side to all seats.
Depending on the engine and vehicle equipment, the vehicle interior can be ventilated by the fan or the residual heat from the engine can be used to keep the
vehicle interior warm when the ignition is switched off. This function is switched off after 30 minutes or if the 12 V vehicle battery charge level is low.
Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.
Air recirculation is switched on automatically and Climatronic automatically directs air to the upper body.
Setting the temperature on the Climatronic climate control bar
1. Turn the left or right knob to
or
.
The Climatronic displays the set temperatures.
Setting the temperature on the manual air conditioning climate control bar
1. Turn the left knob to
or
.
Maximum cooling output and heating output
1. Turn the left knob as far as it goes to or
.
Or: to switch on the maximum cooling output of the Climatronic, press
on the climate control bar or tap in the Air conditioner menu.
Adjusting the temperature for the rear seats
1. Open the Air conditioner menu in the Infotainment system.
2. Tap the function key for the rear seats.
3. Tap the
or
or
function key.
Or: tap
on the climate control bar for the rear seats.
The set temperatures for the rear seats are shown on the climate control bar displays for the rear seats.
If
is activated in the Infotainment system, the rear climate control bar cannot be used.
Air distribution and blower speed
Vents
Vents are located in the following places in the vehicle:
Driver’s side.
Passenger's side.
Front center console.
Rear center console.
NOTICE
Food, medication, and objects that are sensitive to heat or cold can become damaged or unusable from the air coming out of the vents.
Do not place any food, medication, or other objects that are sensitive to temperature in front of the vents.
Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu on the climate control bar
Adjust the blower speed.
Direct air to the upper body.
Direct air into the footwell.
Direct air to the upper body and into the footwell.
Direct
air onto the windshield and into the footwell.
Direct air onto the windshield.
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