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Problems with the rear window heating
Problem
The rear window heating
has switched off prema-
turely or cannot be acti-
vated.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can also temporarily deactivate the flow of
fresh air manually if unpleasant odours are
entering the vehicle from outside. The air
already inside the vehicle will then be recircula-
ted.
If you activate air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can mist up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows misting up.
Activating/deactivating
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock
X
(
page 145).
Y
To activate: press the g rocker switch up
X
or down.
The indicator lamp above the g rocker
switch lights up.
Air-recirculation mode is activated automati-
cally:
at high outside temperatures
R
in a tunnel (vehicles with a navigation system
R
only)
The indicator lamp above the g rocker
switch is not lit when automatic air-recirculation
mode is activated. Outside air is added after
approximately 30 minutes.
To deactivate: press the g rocker switch
X
up or down.
The indicator lamp above the g rocker
switch goes out.
Operating the climate control system
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
X
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window heating
can be activated again.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automati-
cally:
after approximately five minutes at outside
R
temperatures below approximately 5 †
after approximately five minutes if "Cooling
R
with air dehumidification" is deactivated
after approximately 30 minutes at outside
R
temperatures above approximately 5 † if the
"Cooling with air dehumidification" function is
activated
Convenience opening or closing using
the air-recirculation button
G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating, parts of the body could become trapped
in the closing area of the side window and the
sliding sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. When closing make sure that no parts of
the body are in the closing area.
G
WARNING
During convenience opening parts of the body
could be drawn in or become trapped
between the side window and window frame.
There is a risk of injury.
When opening, make sure that nobody is
touching the side window. If someone
becomes trapped, immediately press
the W switch in the door to stop the move-
ment of the side windows. To continue closing
the side window, pull on the W switch.
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