If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Defrosting windows and removing
condensation
Concept
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from
the windshield and the front side windows.
Switching on/off
Press button.
The LED is illuminated with the system
switched on.
For this purpose, point the side vents towards
the side windows as needed.
The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow ac‐
tive.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the air conditioning or press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Rear window defroster
Press button. The LED lights up.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated-air mode the microfil‐
ter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and
gaseous pollutants out of the air.
Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte‐
nance, refer to page 249.
Ventilation
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 1.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐
row 2.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when car's inte‐
rior is too hot.
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Stationary climate control
Concept
Stationary climate control cools or heats the car's
interior prior to departure to a comfortable tem‐
perature.
The interior temperature is lowered with high
cooling output.
The system may heat the car's interior. Snow
and ice can be removed more easily.
General information
The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off directly or via a pre-set departure time.
▷ Direct operation, refer to page 179.
▷ Preselected departure times, refer to
page 179.
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