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Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of the air-recirculation mode is
the same for all control panels.
G
Warning
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the ¬
button.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X
To activate: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
lights up.
i
Air-recirculation mode is activated
automatically at high outside
temperatures. When air-recirculation mode
is activated automatically, the indicator
lamp above the g button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X
To deactivate: press the g button.
The indicator lamp above the g button
goes out.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically:
R
after approximately five minutes if
outside temperatures are under about
41 ‡ (5 †)
R
after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
R
after approximately 30 minutes if outside
temperatures are over about
41 ‡ (5 †)
Switching the residual heat on/off
Only 3-zone automatic climate control in
vehicles in Canada features the "residual
heat" function.
It is possible to make use of the residual heat
of the engine to continue heating the
stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after
the engine has been switched off. The heating
time depends on the temperature that has
been set.
i
The blower will run at a low speed
regardless of the airflow setting.
i
If you activate the "residual heat" function
at high temperatures, only the ventilation
will be activated. The blower runs at
medium speed.
i
It is possible that the "residual heat"
function may be activated automatically an
hour after the SmartKey is removed. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30 minutes to
dry the air-conditioning system.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock or remove it.
X
To switch on: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp above the Ì button
lights up.
X
To switch off: press the Ì button.
The indicator lamp above button Ì goes
out.
Operating the control systems
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