Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
side windows.
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the side windows are clear again.
Activating
Press button y ( page 190) or
( page 191).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. Display 4 ( page 190) or
( page 191) is cleared.
The climate control switches automatically
to the following functions:
cooling on to dehumidify
most efficient blower speed and
heating power, depending on out-
side temperature
air flows onto the windshield and
the front side windows
the air recirculation mode is
switched off
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You can adjust the air volume, air distribu-
tion and the temperature when the front defrost-
er is switched on.
Deactivating
Press button y ( page 190) or
( page 191) again.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
Controls in detail
4-zone automatic climate control
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To switch the front defroster off, you can
also press button U or ´ ( page 190) or
( page 191).
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The cooling remains switched on.
Windshield fogged on the outside
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Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield is clear again.
Switch windshield wipers on
( page 56).
Press button U ( page 190) or
( page 191).
If the automatic mode of the climate con-
trol is switched off:
Turn air distribution control 1 and 7
to a or Y ( page 190) or
( page 191).
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