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03 Climate control
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Manual climate control, A/C
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Timer
The timer function reduces the risk of icing,
misting and bad air (if recirculation is select-
ed). See page 64, for how to activate/deacti-
vate the function. When the Defroster (3) pro-
gram is selected, recirculation is deactivated.
3. Defroster
Used to quickly remove
misting and ice from the
windscreen and side win-
dows. Air flows to the win-
dows at high fan speed.
The light in the defroster
button illuminates when the
function is active.
The following also takes place when the de-
froster function is activated in order to pro-
vide maximum dehumidification in the pas-
senger compartment:
• the air conditioning (A/C) is automatically
switched on (can be switched off with the
A/C button
(5)
• recirculation is automatically disengaged.
When the defroster function is switched off
the climate control system returns to the pre-
vious settings.
4. Air distribution
The airflow can be distribut-
ed to the windows, dash-
board vents or floor by
pressing the air distribution
buttons.
A symbol on the display
above the climate control panel and an illumi-
nated light in the button indicate which func-
tion has been selected.
Refer to the table on page 75.
5. A/C – On/Off
ON: Air conditioning is on. It
is controlled by the system’s
AUTO function. This way, in-
coming air is cooled and de-
humidified.
OFF: Air conditioning is off.
When the defroster function is activated the
air conditioning is automatically switched on
(can be switched off with the A/C button).
6. and 7. Heated front seats
(option in certain markets)
– Higher heat
Press the button once, both
lights illuminate.
–Lower heat
Press the button twice, one light illumi-
nates.
–Heat off
Press the button three times, light not
illuminated.
8. Rear window and door mirror
defrosters
Heating is used to quickly
remove misting and ice from
the rear window and door
mirrors.
Press the switch once to
start simultaneous rear win-
dow and rearview mirror defrosting. The
function is active if one light is illuminated in
the switch. The rearview mirror heating is de-
activated automatically after approximately
6 minutes. The rear window heating is deac-
tivated after approximately 12 minutes.
9. Temperature
Select cooling or heating for
both driver and passenger
side.