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
Adjust the temperature.
The air is cooled and dehumidified in cooling mode.
Apply temperature settings for the driver side to all seats.
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. 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
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. Tap and hold or on the Climatronic touch control.
Or: Turn the left or right knob of the Climatronic system to
or
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
or
.
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.
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