Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the windshield or to defrost the inside of the windshield and the side windows.
Switch off the "defrosting" function as soon as the windshield is clear again.
■ Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock .
■ To activate: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
• high airflow
• high temperature
• air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
• air-recirculation mode off
■ To deactivate: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
■ Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
■ Turn controls 1 or 6 clockwise or
counter-clockwise:
Dual-zone automatic climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
or
■ Press the 
or
button.
See also:
Regular checking of wheels and tires
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. I ...
SmartKey functions
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
• open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
• get out and disrupt traffic.
• operate the vehicle's equipm ...
Distronic plus
Important safety notes
WARNING
DISTRONIC PLUS does not react to:
• people or animals
• stationary obstacles on the road, e.g.
stopped or parked vehicles
• oncoming and crossing traffic
As a r ...