Heated exterior mirrors
Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with
a heating element that will defrost or
demist the mirror glass. They will
switch on automatically when you
switch the heated rear window on.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Parking heater
WARNING
The parking heater must not be
operated at filling stations, near
sources of combustible vapours or
dust or in enclosed spaces.
The parking heater operates
independently of the vehicle heater
by heating the engine’s coolant
circuit. It is fed from the vehicle fuel
tank. You can also use it while the
vehicle is in motion to help the vehicle
heater warm up the interior more
quickly.
Used properly, the parking heater
provides the following benefits:
•
It preheats the interior of the
vehicle.
•
It keeps the windows clear of ice
in the event of frost and prevents
condensation.
•
It avoids cold starts and allows the
engine to reach operating
temperature sooner.
Note:
The parking heater will only
operate if there is at least 7.5 litres
(1.6 gallons) of fuel in the fuel tank
and the ambient temperature is
below 15°C (59°F). The heater will not
operate if the battery is low.
Note:
The heating depends on the
outside air temperature.
Note:
When the parking heater is
activated, exhaust fumes may come
from under the sides of the vehicle.
This is normal.
Note:
On vehicles with a manual
heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system, the heating of
the vehicle interior is dependent on
the temperature, air distribution and
blower control settings.
To prevent the battery from
discharging:
•
Once the parking heater has
performed one heating cycle, the
next programmed heating cycle
will only be carried out if you have
started the vehicle’s engine in
between.
•
After a heating cycle, drive the
vehicle for at least the period of
the heating cycle.
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