when the blower is set to minimum
power.
R
oof ventilator automatic mode
The blower speed is controlled auto-
matically. Automatic mode switches
itself o when the blower speed is
adjusted manually. The blower speed
in automatic mode can be controlled
via the climate profiles.
If the roof ventilator runs for a long pe-
riod with the engine switched o, the
12-volt vehicle battery will discharge. Drive
the vehicle for an appropriate distance in
order to recharge the 12-volt vehicle bat-
tery.
Seat heating
Overview of seat heating
W
hen the engine is running, the front seats
can be electrically heated in three settings
→
.
Temperature settings of the seat heat-
ing
The seat heating operating conditions are
shown in red in the Infotainment system.
Seat heating switched o.
Seat heating switched on at highest
tempera
ture setting.
When should the seat heating be
switched o?
Switch o the seat heating if one of the fol-
lowing conditions applies:
— A person with reduced sensitivity to pain
or temperature is sitting on the seat →
.
—
The seat is not occupied.
— A child seat is installed on the seat.
— Objects are covering the seat cushion,
e.g. protective covers, jackets, blankets or
bags.
— The seat cushion is damp or wet.
— The temperature in the vehicle interior or
the outside tempera
ture is above +25°C
(+77 °F).
WARNING
Magnetic fields are produc
ed during oper-
ation of the seat heating. These magnetic
fields can aect active medical implants,
e.g. pacemakers, in isolated cases.
·
If you have a medical implant, you
should consult your doctor or the im-
plant manufacturer before operating
the seat heating.
·
Also make the other vehicle occupants
aware of this.
WARNING
Anyone experiencing reduced sensitivity
to pain or temperature due to medication,
paralysis or chronic illness (e.g. diabetes)
could sustain burns on the back, buttocks
and legs when using the seat heating.
These burns may take a long time to heal
or may never heal fully.
·
Never use the seat heating if you have
reduced sensitivity to pain or tempera-
ture and leave the “Automatic seat
heating at the start of a journey” func-
tion switched o → page 131.
·
Consult a doctor if you have questions
about your own state of health.
WARNING
Wet seat covers can cause a malfunc-
tions in the sea
t heating and increase the
risk of burns.
·
Ensure that the seat cushion is dry be-
fore using the seat heating.
·
Do not sit on the seat in soaking wet
clothing.
·
Do not place soaking wet objects or
clothing on the seat.
·
Do not spill any liquids on the seat.
NOTICE
The heater elements of the seat heating
c
an be damaged by point loads and insu-
lating materials.
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Heating and air conditioning system