User's Manual

Heating and cooling98
– Turn the rotary control to the desired setting.
You can use the air distribution setting to select the air outlets you
wish to activate. In setting  all the air is directed to the windows,
in setting  the air is directed to the driver (or passenger), and in
setting  to the footwells. In addition to this there are several other
possible combinations, allowing you to adjust the air distribution to
suit individual requirements.
Switch to for automatic control of the air distribution.
The air distribution setting will be shown on the MMI display
⇒ page 97, fig. 112 for a few seconds if the MMI is switched on.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner
Defrosting
The windscreen and side windows are defrosted or
demisted as quickly as possible.
– To switch on, press the button.
– To switch off, press the button again, or press the
button.
The temperature is regulated automatically. The air output is
increased to maximum and most of the air comes out of the outlets
below the windscreen.
The air recirculation mode is switched off when the button is
pressed.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner
Heated rear window
The rear window heating helps to demist the rear window.
– Press the  button to switch the rear window heating on
and off.
The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. An
indicator lamp in the button lights up when the rear window heater
is switched on.
Depending on the outside temperature, the rear window heating
switches off automatically after about 10 to 20 minutes.
The rear window heating can be switched on permanently by
pressing the  button for longer than two seconds. It will then
remain on until the ignition is switched off. When the rear window
heating is switched on, this setting will remain activated for 15
minutes after switching off the ignition.
If the engine is started again during this period of 15 minutes, the
rear window heating will be switched on for about 10 to 20 minutes,
depending on the exterior temperature. This means you do not have
to manually switch on the rear window heating again if the vehicle
has only been parked for a short time.
For the sake of the environment
Switch off the heated rear window manually as soon as the rear
window is clear. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.
Applies to vehicles: with deluxe automatic air conditioner
AC mode
Deactivating the AC mode
– Press the button.
Activating the AC mode
– Press the button again.
In the AC mode, the air cooling system is switched on and the
heating and ventilation are regulated automatically.
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