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HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use the heated windows to defrost or
demist the windscreen or rear window.
Note: The heated windows operate only
when the engine is running.
Heated windscreen
Note: Also defrosts the front washer jets.
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Heated rear window
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Heated exterior mirrors
Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with a
heating element that will defrost or demist
the mirror glass. They will switch on
automatically when you switch the heated
rear window on.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Parking heater
WARNINGS
The parking heater must not be
operated at filling stations, near
sources of combustible vapours or
dust or in enclosed spaces.
Climate control
year round. This prevents the water pump
and heater motor from seizing.
Note: The parking heater will only
operate if there is at least 7.5 litres (1.6
gallons) of fuel in the fuel tank and the
ambient temperature is below 15°C
(59°F). The heater will not operate if the
battery is low.
Note: The heating depends on the
outside air temperature.
Note: When the parking heater is
activated, exhaust fumes may come from
under the sides of the vehicle. This is
normal.
Note: On vehicles with manual climate
control the heating of the vehicle interior
is dependent on the temperature, air
distribution and blower control settings.
The parking heater operates
independently of the vehicle heater by
heating the engine's coolant circuit. It is
fed from the vehicle fuel tank. You can
also use it while the vehicle is in motion to
help the vehicle heater warm up the
interior more quickly.
Used properly, the parking heater
provides the following benefits:
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To prevent the battery from discharging:
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WARNINGS
The parking heater should be
switched on for approximately 10
minutes at least once a month all
It preheats the interior of the vehicle.
It keeps the windows clear of ice in
the event of frost and prevents
condensation.
It avoids cold starts and allows the
engine to reach operating
temperature sooner.
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