Points to observe before use
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the windows can fog up more quickly, in particular at low temperatures. Only use airrecirculation mode briefly to prevent the windows from fogging up.
Activating/deactivating

The operation of air-recirculation mode is the same for all control panels.
■ Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock .
■ To activate: press the 
 button.
The indicator lamp in the 
 button
lights
up.
In the event of high pollution levels (3-
zone automatic climate control only) or at
high outside temperatures, airrecirculation
mode is automatically
activated. When air-recirculation mode is
activated automatically, the indicator lamp
in the 
 button is not lit.
Outside air is added after about 30 minutes.
■ To deactivate: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
 button
goes
out.
Air-recirculation mode deactivates automatically:
• after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below
approximately 41 
 (5
)
• after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
• after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 
(5
) if the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function is
activated
Driving on wet roads
   Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine com ...
   
Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
   Important safety notes
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle. The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
o ...
   
Transfer case
   General notes
The vehicle has permanent all-wheel drive.
Power is always transmitted to both axles.
For further information on driving off-road,
see .
Shift ranges
WARNING
If you do not wai ...