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Manual air conditioning

Overview of the manual air conditioner

The manual climate control system warms, cools, and removes humidity from the air.

Certain functions of the air conditioner depend on the vehicle equipment.

Fig. 115 In the upper section of the center console: Climate control bar for the manual climate control system.

Making Eﬃcient Use of the Air Conditioner

The air conditioner is most effective when the vehicle interior is kept closed. In the event of heat build-up in the vehicle interior

brief ventilation can accelerate the cooling process.

Display of activated functions

Illuminated LEDs on the buttons indicate that the function is activated.

WARNING

Icy, snow-covered or foggy door windows restrict visibility very severely. This increases the risk of collisions and

accidents, which may result in 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 as soon as 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.

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

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Adjust the temperature.

The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.

Switch the maximum cooling output on and off.

Apply temperature settings for

the driver side to all seats.

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. To set the temperature of the Climatronic to +22 °C (+72 °F), tap and hold the touch control in the center between

and

Or: to set a different temperature, swipe to the right or left on the touch control.

Or: turn the left or right knob to

The Climatronic displays the set temperatures.

Setting the temperature on the manual air conditioning climate control bar

1. Turn the left knob to

Maximum cooling output and heating output

1. Tap and hold or on the Climatronic touch control.

Or: Turn the left or right knob of the Climatronic system to

as far as it will go.

on the climate control bar.

Or: To switch on the maximum cooling output of the Climatronic system, press

Or: turn the left knob on the manual air conditioner as far as it goes to

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

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.

is switched on 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.

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Air distribution functions in the Air conditioner menu on the climate control bar

Adjust the blower speed. Top arrow: Direct air onto the windshield.

Middle arrow: Direct air to the upper body.

Bottom arrow: Direct air into the footwell.

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.

Defrost function

The Climatronic defrost function clears fog and ice from the windshield.

The air is dehumidiﬁed and the blower is set to a higher speed.

The air conditioning system's defrost function clears the windshield of fog and ice.

The air must be dehumidiﬁed when the defrost function is switched on. Therefore when the defrost function is switched on,

you cannot switch air recirculation on or cooling mode off.

Air recirculation

No fresh air will enter the vehicle interior when recirculation mode is switched on ⇒

Switch air recirculation on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

1. Press

on the climate control bar.

When does recirculation mode switch off?

Recirculation mode will switch off in the following situations:

If the defrost function is switched on.

If a sensor detects that the door windows could fog up.

WARNING

A lack of fresh air supply may result in reduced visibility due to fogged up windows and rapid driver fatigue due to stale air.

This can result in collisions, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Only use recirculation mode for a short time.

Always switch off recirculation mode as soon as it is not necessary.

NOTICE

Tobacco smoke can settle on the refrigerant system evaporator and the active combination ﬁlter and cause permanent

odors.

To prevent permanent odors, do not smoke in the vehicle when air recirculation is switched on.

Climatronic: When reverse gear is engaged or while the automatic wash and wipe system is on, recirculation mode

switches on automatically so that no odors will enter the vehicle interior.

Manual air conditioning system: At very high outside temperatures, air recirculation helps to briefly cool down the vehicle

interior faster.

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Seat heating and seat ventilation

Overview of Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation

The seat heating and seat ventilation function when the engine is running. The front seats can be equipped with either a seat

heating system or a combined seat heating and seat ventilation system. There are three levels of heating for the outer rear

seats ⇒

The seat ventilation function ventilates the seat using vehicle interior air. This removes moisture from the body. The seat itself

is not cooled directly.

Switch the seat heating on and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

and off in the Air conditioner menu or climate control bar.

Switch the seat ventilation on

Seat heating levels

The operating status of the seat heating is shown in colors. At the highest heating level, all three LEDs come on.

Heating and ventilation levels for combined seat heating and seat ventilation

The seat heating and seat ventilation are represented by colors:

At the highest heating level, all three red LEDs come on.

At the highest ventilation level, all three blue LEDs come on.

If the seat heating and seat ventilation are switched on at the same time, one red LED comes on and one blue LED

comes on.

When should the seat heating and seat ventilation be switched off?

Switch off the seat heating and seat ventilation under any of the following conditions:

The seat is occupied by a person with a limited perception of pain or temperature

The seat is not occupied

⇒

A child restraint is installed on the seat

Objects are covering the seat, e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or bags.

The seat is damp or wet.

Seat heating only: The interior or exterior temperature is higher than +25 °C (+77 °F).

WARNING

Magnetic ﬁelds are generated when the seat heating is operated. In individual cases, these magnetic ﬁelds can affect

active medical implants (e.g. pacemakers).

If you wear an active medical implant, you should consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your implant before

operating the seat heating.

Make your vehicle occupants aware of this as well.

WARNING

People who cannot perceive pain or temperature or who have a limited perception of these due to medication, paralysis,

or chronic illnesses such as diabetes could develop burns or undercooling on the back, buttocks, and legs when using

seat heating or seat ventilation. Such injuries could take a very long time to heal or may never heal completely.

If you have a limited perception of pain and/or temperature, never use the seat heating and seat ventilation.

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