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Vehicle features and

options

Interior air quality

The air quality in the vehicle is improved by the

following components:

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

▷ Emission tested passenger compartment.

▷ Microfilter.

▷ Air conditioning system to control the tem‐

perature, air flow and recirculated-air mode.

Depending on the equipment specification:

▷ Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter.

▷ Automatic recirculated-air control AUC.

▷ Parked-car ventilation.

Air conditioner

Air distribution settings

Air conditioning

Air flow

Recirculated-air mode

Temperature

Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ83

Rear window defroster

Air flow display

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Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ83

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with air condi‐

tioning switched on.

Climate control functions in

detail

Switching the system on/off

Switching on

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐

gine is started.

Press any button except for the following:

▷ Rear window defroster.

▷ Seat heating.

The air conditioner produces condensation wa‐

ter, refer to page 217, that will exit from below

the vehicle.

Switching off

Press and hold the left button until the

control switches off.

Recirculated-air mode

Concept

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants

in the immediate environment by temporarily

suspending the supply of outside air. The system

then recirculates the air flow within the vehicle.

Temperature

Concept

The system heats or cools, depending on the set

temperature.

Operation

Adjusting

Press button repeatedly to select an op‐

erating mode:

Turn the wheel to set the desired

temperature.

▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of

outside air into the vehicle is permanently

blocked.

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

To prevent window fogging, recirculated-air

mode switches off automatically after a certain

amount of time, depending on the environmental

conditions.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

Air conditioning

Concept

If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-

air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐

humidified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐

gine running.

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▷

Windows, upper body region, and floor

area.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Concept

To defrost windows and remove

condensation

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Make the following settings to defrost the win‐

dows and remove condensation:

Operation

▷ Direct the air distribution onto the windows.

▷ Increasing the air flow.

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase air flow.

The intensity is indicated by LEDs. The highest

level is active when seven LEDs are lit.

▷ Increase the temperature.

▷ Switch on the air conditioning if needed.

The air flow from the air conditioner may be re‐

duced automatically to save battery power.

Rear window defroster

Press the button. The LED lights up.

Adjusting the air distribution

manually

The rear window defroster switches off

automatically after a certain period of time.

For permanent activation, press the button for

longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the

button again.

Concept

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

The rear window defroster can only be activated

continuously at an external temperature below

approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.

Operation

Turn the wheel to select the de‐

sired program or the desired in‐

termediate setting.

Microfilter

In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐

filter filters dust and pollen from the air.

▷

Windows.

Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐

nance, refer to page 259.

Upper body region.

Floor area.

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Automatic climate control

To defrost windows and remove condensa‐

tion

10 Air conditioning

11 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐

Temperature, left

AUTO program

lated-air mode

12 Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ83

13 Air distribution settings

14 Seat heating, leftꢀꢁ83

To switch off the system

Air flow, AUTO intensity

Display

15 Interior temperature sensor — always keep

clear

SYNC program

16 Rear window defroster

Maximum cooling

Temperature, right

▷ Seat heating.

Climate control functions in

detail

Switching off

Switching the system on/off

Press the button.

Switching on

Press any button except for the following:

▷ SYNC program.

▷ Rear window defroster.

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The cooling function is switched on automati‐

cally with the AUTO program.

Temperature

Concept

When using the automatic climate control, con‐

densation water develops and collects under‐

neath the vehicle.

The automatic climate control achieves the set

temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary

by using the maximum cooling or heating power,

and then keeps it constant.

Maximum cooling

Adjusting

Concept

The system is set to the lowest temperature, op‐

timum air flow and recirculated-air mode.

Turn the wheel to set the desired

temperature.

General information

The function is available above an external tem‐

perature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ And with the en‐

gine running.

The selected temperature is shown on the dis‐

play of the automatic climate control.

The automatic climate control reaches this tem‐

perature as quickly as possible, if needed, by in‐

creasing the cooling or heating output, and then

keeps it constant.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

Do not rapidly switch between different tempera‐

ture settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate

control will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

The air flow can be adjusted with the program

active.

Air conditioning

Concept

AUTO program

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and de‐

humidified and, depending on the temperature

setting, warmed again.

Concept

The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats

the car's interior automatically.

The car's interior can only be cooled with the en‐

gine running.

The air distribution and temperature are control‐

led automatically depending on the temperature

in the car's interior and the desired temperature

setting including the selected intensity of the air

flow.

Switching on/off

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with air condi‐

tioning switched on.

Switching on/off

Depending on the weather, the windshield and

side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐

gine is started.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the AUTO

program switched on.

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Depending on the selected temperature, the in‐

tensity of the AUTO program, and outside influ‐

ences, the air is directed to the windshield, side

windows, upper body, and into the floor area.

Switching on/off

Press button repeatedly to select an op‐

erating mode:

▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.

The air conditioning, refer to page 191, is

switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐

gram.

▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air con‐

trol: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside

air and shuts off automatically.

Point the side vents toward the side windows.

▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the sup‐

ply of outside air into the vehicle is perma‐

nently blocked.

At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐

trols the program so as to prevent window con‐

densation as much as possible.

Recirculated-air mode switches off automatically

at low external temperatures after a certain

amount of time in order to avoid window fogging.

Intensity

With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐

sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic

control for the air flow and air distribution.

If the windows are fogged over, switch off the re‐

circulated-air mode and press the AUTO button

to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure

that air can flow to the windshield.

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase intensity.

The selected intensity is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

Adjusting the air flow manually

Concept

Automatic recirculated-air control/

recirculated-air mode

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Concept

General information

The automatic recirculated-air control AUC rec‐

ognizes odors or pollutants in the outside air.

The outside air supply is shut off and the interior

air is recirculated.

To adjust the air flow manually switch off AUTO

program first.

Operation

Press the left or right side of the button:

to decrease or increase air flow.

General information

If the system is activated, a sensor detects pollu‐

tants in the outside air and controls the shut-off

automatically.

The selected air flow is shown on the display of

the automatic climate control.

If the system is deactivated, outside air continu‐

ously flows into the car's interior.

The air flow of the automatic climate control may

be reduced automatically to save battery power.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air qual‐

ity in the car's interior deteriorates and window

fogging increases.

Adjusting the air distribution

manually

Concept

The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐

justed manually.

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Operation

Press the button repeatedly to select a

The air flow can be adjusted with the program

active.

If the windows are fogged over, you can also

switch on the air conditioning or press the AUTO

button to utilize the condensation sensor.

program:

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

▷ Floor area.

Rear window defroster

▷ Windows and floor area.

▷ Windows.

Press the button. The LED lights up.

The rear window defroster switches off

automatically after a certain period of time.

▷ Windows and upper body region.

▷ Upper body region.

For permanent activation, press the button for

longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the

button again.

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor area.

If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO

button to utilize the condensation sensor.

The rear window defroster can only be activated

continuously at an external temperature below

approx. 23 ℉/–5 ℃.

SYNC program

Concept

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

The system allows the transfer of the current

setting of the temperature on the driver's side to

the front passenger side.

In external and recirculated-air mode, the micro‐

filter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen,

and gaseous pollutants out of the air.

Switching on/off

Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐

nance, refer to page 259.

Press the button.

The current setting of the temperature

on the driver's side is transferred to the front

passenger side.

Ventilation

The program is switched off if the setting on the

front passenger side is changed.

Front ventilation

To defrost windows and remove

condensation

Concept

Ice and condensation are quickly removed from

the windshield and the front side windows.

Switching on/off

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the

vents continuously, arrows 2.

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▷ Direct operation or preset activation time:

does not depend on external temperature.

Adjusting

▷ Ventilation for cooling:

▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.

Adjust the vent so that the air is directed to‐

wards you, for instance when the vehicle is

too hot.

If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the

vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus, limit

the maximum activation time to save the ve‐

hicle battery. The system will be available

again after the engine is started or after a

short trip.

▷ Draft-free ventilation:

Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.

Ventilation in the rear

▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time

are set correctly.

▷ Open the vents to allow air to flow out.

Switching on/off directly

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Climate functions"

4. "Activate comfort ventilation now"

▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐

row 1.

The symbol on the automatic climate control

flashes if the system is switched on.

▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing

of the vents, arrow 2.

Preselecting the activation time

Via iDrive:

Parked-car ventilation

1. "My Vehicle"

Concept

2. "Vehicle settings"

The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's in‐

terior and lowers its temperature, if needed.

3. If necessary, "Climate functions"

4. "Comfort ventilation"

5. Select the desired activation time.

6. Set the desired time.

General information

The parked-car ventilation can be switched on

and off directly or by using two preset activation

times. The system remains switched on for

30 minutes.

Activating the activation time

Via iDrive:

The parked-car ventilation system is operated via

iDrive.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Climate functions"

4. "For start time at:"

Functional requirements

▷ Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready

state.

Activate the desired activation time.

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The symbol on the automatic climate control

lights up when the activation time is activated.

The symbol on the automatic climate control

flashes when the system has been switched on.

The system will only be switched on within the

next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐

vated.

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