Switching the seat heating on/off
General notes
WARNING
Repeatedly setting the seat heating to level
3 may result in excessive seat temperatures.
The health of passengers that have limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high temperatures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. Therefore, do not use seat heating level 3 repeatedly.
The red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected.
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
If the battery voltage is too low, the seat heating may switch off.
One or more of the indicator lamps in the seat heating button are flashing.
Switching the front-seat heating on/off
► To switch on: press button 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
► To switch off: press button 1 repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8 minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Switching the rear-seat heating on/off
► To switch on: press button 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set.
► To switch off: press button 1 repeatedly until all the indicator lamps go out.
The system automatically switches down from level 3to level2 after approximately 8 minutes.
The system automatically switches down from level 2to level1 after approximately 10 minutes.
The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1.
Problems with the seat heating
If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heating is switched off automatically.
► Switch off electrical consumers which you do not need, such as the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
If the on-board voltage is only interrupted briefly, the seat heating will switch back on automatically. If the seat heating is not switched on automatically: ► Switch the seat heating on manually
See also:
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the powe ...
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
• service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
• unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalyti ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP® switch off
when the differential locks are switched on.
When the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP® are
switched off
• wheels may lock during hard braking
• stee ...