Activating/deactivating climate control
Points to observe before use
WARNING
When the climate control system is deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also
deactivated. Only choose this setting for a short time. Otherwise the windows
could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and others.
Switching the air conditioning on
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
USA only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
goes out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
Switching off climate control
Canada only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches the ZONE function on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights up.
USA only
1 Sets the temperature, left
2 Defrosts the windshield
3 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off
4 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification
5 Switches the rear window defroster on/off
6 Sets the temperature, right
7 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode
8 Sets the air distribution
9 Increases the airflow
10 Reduces the airflow
11 Display
12 Switches climate control on/off
13 Sets climate control to automatic
► Press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up.
See also:
Opening and closing the hinged side
windows
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a risk of somebody becoming trapped,
release the switch or push the switc ...
Setting the glove box air vent
Close the air vent when heating the
vehicle.
At high outside temperatures, open the air
vent and activate the "cooling with air
dehumidification" function. Otherwise,
temperature-sens ...
Tire pressure monitor
General notes
If a tire pressure monitor is installed, the
vehicle's wheels have sensors that monitor
the tire pressures in all four tires. The tire
pressure monitor warns you if the pressure
dro ...