Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
WARNING
Fogged windows impair visibility,
endangering you and others. If the windows
begin to fog on the inside, switching off the
air recirculation mode immediately should
clear interior window fogging. If interior
window fogging persists, make sure the air
conditioning is activated, or press the
button.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
► To switch on: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
lights
up.
Air-recirculation mode is automatically activated at high levels of pollution or at high outside temperatures. When airrecirculation mode is activated automatically, the indicator lamp in the d button is not lit.
Outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes.
► To deactivate: press the 
button.
The indicator lamp in the 
button
goes
out.
Air-recirculation mode switches off
automatically:
• after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below approximately 41 º F
• after approximately five minutes if
cooling with air dehumidification is
deactivated
• after approximately 30 minutes at
outside temperatures above
approximately 41 º F (5 º C)
See also:
Ashtray
Front ashtray
The holder under the ashtray is not heat
resistant. Before placing lit cigarettes in the
ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the holder
could be dama ...
Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
center console
1 Cover
2 Insert
On new vehicles, insert 2 is stored in the
glove box. Install the insert before using the
ashtray.
► To open: press ...
Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use
When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control o ...