Climate control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control, overview
Automatic climate control, overview
- 1Seat heating, left
- 2Temperature, left
- 3AUTO program
- 4Display
- 5Temperature, right
- 6Maximum cooling
- 7Seat heating, right
- 8Cooling function
- 9Recirculated air/autom. recirculated air
- 10Air distribution, right
- 11Air volume, AUTO intensity
- 12Air distribution, left
- 13Rear window defroster
- 14Interior temperature sensor
- 15Remove ice and condensation
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature

Turn the wheel to set the desired temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary by increasing the cooling or heating output, and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different temperature settings. Otherwise, the automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature.
AUTO program

Press the button.
Air flow, air distribution, and temperature are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO intensity program and outside influences, the air is directed to the windshield, side windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
At the same time, a condensation sensor controls the program so as to prevent window condensation as much as possible.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program switched on, automatic control of the air flow and air distribution can be adjusted.

Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase the intensity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
Maximum cooling

Press the button.
The system is set to the lowest temperature, maximum air flow and air circulation mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body region. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the engine running.
The air flow can be adjusted when the program is active.
Cooling function
The passenger compartment can only be cooled with the engine running.

Press the button.
The air is cooled and dehumidified and, depending on the temperature setting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield may fog up briefly when the engine is started.
The cooling function is switched on automatically with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control, condensation water develops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Automatic recirculated-air control/recirculated-air mode
You can respond to unpleasant odors or pollutants in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air. The system then recirculates the air currently within the vehicle.

Press the button repeatedly to select an operating mode:
LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air control: a sensor detects pollutants in the outside air and controls the shutoff automatically.
Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply of outside air into the vehicle is permanently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automatically at low external temperatures after a certain amount of time in order to window fogging.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor. Make sure that air can flow onto the windshield.
Manual air distribution

Press the button repeatedly to select a program:
Upper body region.
Upper body region and footwell.
Footwell.
Windows and footwell: driver's side only.
Windows, upper body region and footwell: driver's side only.
If the windows are fogged over, press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Air flow, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air flow, switch off the AUTO program first.

Press the left or right side of the button: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control may be reduced automatically to save battery power.
Rear window defroster

Press the button.
The rear window defroster switches off automatically after a certain period of time.
Defrosting windows and removing condensation

Press the button.
Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows.
The air volume can be adjusted when the program is active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off

Press the left button for the minimum speed.
Switching on
Press any button except
Rear window defroster.
Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the microfilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust, pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled maintenance of your vehicle.
Ventilation
Front ventilation

Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 1.
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the vents continuously, arrows 2.
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, arrow 3.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Adjusting the ventilation
Ventilation for cooling:
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your direction, such as if the vehicle interior is hot from the sun.
Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Ventilation in the rear

Thumbwheel for continuous opening and closing of the vents, arrow 1.
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, arrow 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
Lever for changing the air flow direction, arrow 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehicle interior and lowers its temperature, if necessary.
The system can be switched on and off at any external temperature, either directly or by using two preset switch-on times. It remains switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Climate"
- 3.
"Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes if the system is switched on.
Preselecting the switch-on time
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Climate"
- 3.
"Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
- 4.
Set the desired time.
Activating the switch-on time
On the Control Display:
- 1.
"Settings"
- 2.
"Climate"
- 3.
"Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
The symbol on the automatic climate control lights up when the switch-on time is activated.
The symbol on the automatic climate control flashes when the system has been switched on.
The system will only be switched on within the next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reactivated.