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Setting the air vents
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Problems with the rear window defroster
Problem
The rear window
defroster has deacti-
vated prematurely or
cannot be activated.
Switching the air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air tem-
porarily if unpleasant odors are entering the
vehicle from outside or if you are driving
through a tunnel. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
windows can fog up more quickly, in partic-
ular at low temperatures. Only use air-recir-
culation mode briefly to prevent the windows
from fogging up.
Switching on/off
Start the engine (
X
To activate: press the À button.
X
The indicator lamp above the À button
lights up.
To deactivate: press the À button.
X
or
Press the ¬ button.
X
or
Press the à button.
X
The indicator lamp above the À button
goes out.
Setting the air vents
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the
air vents. This could result in burns or
frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the
air vents. There is a risk of injury.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading
X
lamps, interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window
defroster can be activated again.
page 87).
Y
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air
outlets. If necessary, redirect the airflow
to another area of the vehicle interior.
G
WARNING
If you spray cleaning products or disin-
fectant into the ventilation system of the
vehicle, this could ignite. There is a risk
of fire.
Never spray these or any other substances
into the ventilation system. Always have
work on the ventilation system carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle inte-
rior, please observe the following notes:
keep the air inlet between the service
R
cover and the windshield free of blockages,
such as ice, snow or leaves.
never cover the air vents or air intake
R
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i
For optimum climate control in the vehi-
cle, open the air vents fully.
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