Switching the rear window defroster on/off
Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
► USA only: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights
up or goes out.
The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the rear window is clear.
as it only switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
Problems with the rear window defroster
If the indicator lamp in the
rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is too low. The rear window defroster
has deactivated prematurely or cannot be
activated.
► Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps or interior lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster is activated again automatically.
See also:
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperat ...
Garage door opener
Important safety notes
WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener,
persons in the range of movement of the
garage door can become trapped or struck ...
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose ...