MINI Convertible (2018 year). Manual

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Driving comfort

Symbol flashes red and a signal sounds:

▷ For oncoming traffic.

Brake and make an evasive maneuver,

▷ Unlit vehicles or vehicles with nonworking

if necessary.

lighting at night.

The system has been interrupted or dis-

Swerving vehicles

tance control is temporarily suppressed

because the accelerator pedal is being

pressed; a vehicle was not detected.

Distance control is temporarily sup-

pressed because the accelerator pedal

is being pressed; a vehicle was de-

tected.

Displays in the Head-up Display

A vehicle driving in front of you is not detected

The information from Active Cruise Control can

until it is completely within the same lane as

also be displayed in the Head-up Display.

your vehicle.

If a vehicle driving ahead of you suddenly

System limits

swerves into your lane, the system may not be

able to automatically restore the selected dis-

Detection range

tance. It may not be possible to restore the se-

lected distance in certain situations, including if

you are driving significantly faster than vehicles

driving ahead of you, for instance when rapidly

approaching a truck. When a vehicle driving

ahead of you is reliably detected, the system

requests that the driver intervene by braking

and carrying out evasive maneuvers, if needed.

Cornering

The detection capacity of the system and the

automatic braking capacity are limited.

Two-wheeled vehicles for instance might not

be detected.

Deceleration

The system does not decelerate in the following

situations:

▷ For pedestrians, cyclists or similarly slow-

If the desired speed is too high for a curve, the

moving road users.

speed is reduced slightly, although curves can-

▷ For red traffic lights.

not be anticipated in advance. Therefore, drive

▷ For cross traffic.

into a curve at an appropriate speed.

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The system has a limited detection range. Sit-

Malfunction

uations can arise in tight curves where a vehicle

A Check Control message is displayed if the sys-

driving ahead will not be detected or will be

tem fails or was automatically deactivated.

detected very late.

The system may not be fully functional in the

following situations:

▷ When an object was not correctly detected.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In tight curves.

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

windshield are dirty or covered.

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

▷ Up to 20 seconds after the start of the en-

When you approach a curve the system may

gine, via the Start/Stop button.

briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

the bend of the curve. If the system decelerates

ately after vehicle delivery.

you may compensate it by briefly accelerating.

After releasing the accelerator pedal the system

is reactivated and controls speed independ-

Cruise control

ently.

Concept

Weather

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad-

The following restrictions can occur under un-

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

favorable weather or light conditions:

The system maintains the desired speed. The

▷ Poorer vehicle recognition.

system accelerates and brakes automatically as

needed.

▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that

are already recognized.

General information

Examples of unfavorable weather or light con-

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

ditions:

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

▷ Wet conditions.

Depending on the driving settings, the features

▷ Snowfall.

of the cruise control can change in certain

▷ Slush.

areas.

▷ Fog.

Safety information

▷ Glare.

WARNING

Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic

situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in-

The system does not relieve from per-

stance by braking, steering or evading.

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can-

Engine power

not independently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

The desired speed may not be maintained on

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

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WARNING

The current speed is adopted as the de-

sired speed and is displayed with the

The use of the system can lead to an in-

symbol in the instrument cluster.

creased risk of accidents in the following situa-

tions, for instance:

Cruise control is active and maintains the set

▷ On winding roads.

speed.

▷ In heavy traffic.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

▷ On slippery roads, in fog, snow, or wet con-

necessary.

ditions, or on a loose road surface.

Switching off

There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to

property. Only use the system if driving at con-

Press button on the steering wheel.

stant speed is possible.◀

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

Overview

deleted.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Interrupting manually

When active, press the button on the

Button

Function

steering wheel.

Cruise control on/off, refer to

page 148.

Interrupting automatically

Store speed, refer to page 148.

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

Pause cruise control, refer to

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

page 148.

▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few

Continue cruise control with the last

seconds or released while a gear is not en-

setting, refer to page 149.

gaged.

Increase speed, refer to page 148.

▷ If the gear engaged is too high for the cur-

rent speed.

▷ If selector lever position N is set.

Reduce speed, refer to page 148.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise

vated.

control

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

Switching on

Setting the speed

Press button on the steering wheel.

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press

button in the interrupted state.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster lights up.

When the system is switched on, the current

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

speed.

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The stored speed is displayed in the instrument

The stored speed is reached again and main-

cluster.

tained.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The speed can also be stored as follows:

Indicator light

Press button.

Depending on how the vehicle is equip-

ped, the indicator light in the instru-

ment cluster indicates whether the sys-

Changing the speed

tem is switched on.

button: press until the desired speed

is set.

Desired speed and stored speed

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

The desired speed is displayed together

road is clear.

with the symbol.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed to

▷ Display lights up green: system is

the point of resistance, the desired speed

active, the display indicates the de-

increases or decreases by approx.

sired speed.

1 mph/1 km/h.

▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter-

▷ or button: each time it is pressed

rupted, the display indicates the stored

past the resistance point, the desired speed

speed.

changes by a maximum of 5 mph/10 km/h.

▷ No display: system is switched off.

▷ or button: pressing it to the resist-

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

ance point and holding it accelerates or de-

conditions necessary for operation are not cur-

celerates the vehicle without requiring

rently fulfilled.

pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the

button is released, the vehicle maintains its

System limits

final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the

resistance point causes the vehicle to accel-

Engine power

erate more rapidly.

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

Continuing cruise control

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if

engine power is insufficient.

General information

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

PDC Park Distance Con-

Make sure that the difference between current

trol

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin-

Concept

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

PDC is a support when parking. When you

slowly approach an object in the rear - or also

Calling up stored speed

in the front of the vehicle if the feature is avail-

Press button on the steering wheel.

able - then the object is reported through:

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▷ Signal tones.

Overview

▷ Visual display.

With front PDC: button in vehicle

General information

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis-

tances are located in the bumpers.

The maneuvering range, depending on obsta-

cles and environmental conditions, is approx.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the follow-

ing situations:

▷ By the front middle sensors and the two

Park assistance button

corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from

the object.

▷ By the rear middle sensors at ap-

Ultrasound sensors

prox. 5 ft/1.50 m from the object.

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

▷ When a collision is imminent.

for instance in the bumpers.

Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

Functional requirements

tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driv-

Ensure full functionality:

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter-

stickers, bicycle racks.

vene where appropriate.◀

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

WARNING

Switching on/off

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Dis-

tance Control is activated, the warning can be

Switching on automatically

delayed due to physical circumstances. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

The system switches on automatically in the

Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

following situations:

driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control

▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when

is not yet active.◀

the engine is running.

The rearview camera also switches on.

▷ With front PDC: when obstacles are de-

tected behind or in front of the vehicle by

PDC and the speed is slower than approx.

2.5 mph/4 km/h.

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With front PDC: automatic activation on obsta-

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

cle detection can be switched off. Via the Cen-

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

tral Information Display (CID):

Steptronic transmission.

"Settings"

Volume

2. "Parking"

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

3. Select setting.

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

The setting is stored for the driver profile

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

currently used.

"Multimedia",

"Radio" or

"Settings"

Automatic deactivation during forward

travel

2. "Tone"

The system switches off when a certain driving

3. "Volume settings"

distance or speed is exceeded.

4. "PDC"

Switch the system back on, if needed.

5. To adjust: turn the Controller.

6. To store: press the Controller.

With front PDC: switching on/off

Settings are stored for the profile currently

manually

used.

Press park assistance button.

Visual warning

▷ On: the LED lights up.

The approach of the vehicle to an object can be

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

shown on the Control Display. Objects that are

The rearview camera image is displayed if the

farther away are already displayed on the Con-

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

trol Display before a signal sounds.

park assistance button.

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

Control (PDC) is activated.

WARNING

The range of the sensors is represented in col-

ors: red, green and yellow.

Signal tones

When the image of the rearview camera is dis-

When approaching an object, an intermittent

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

sound indicates the position of the object. E.g.,

"Rear view camera"

if an object is detected to the left rear of the ve-

hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear

speaker.

System limits

The shorter the distance to the object, the

Safety information

shorter the intervals.

WARNING

If the distance to a detected object is less than

approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is

The system can react not at all, too late,

sounded.

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously lo-

of damage to property. Follow the information

cated both in front of and behind the vehicle,

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

an alternating continuous signal is sounded.

vene, if needed.◀

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Limits of ultrasonic measurement

▷ In large buildings with right angles and

smooth walls, for instance in underground

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

garages.

the following circumstances:

▷ In automatic vehicle washes.

▷

For small children and animals.

▷ Due to heavy exhaust.

▷

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

stance coats.

▷ Due to other ultrasound sources, for in-

stance sweeping machines, high pressure

▷

With external interference of the ultra-

steam cleaners or neon lights.

sound, for instance from passing vehicles or

loud machines.

The malfunction is signaled by a continuous

tone alternating between the front and rear

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

speakers. As soon as the malfunction due

or out of position.

to other ultrasound sources is no longer

▷

If cargo protrudes.

present, the system is again fully functional.

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

With front PDC: to reduce false alarms, switch

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

off automatic PDC activation on obstacle detec-

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

tion, for instance in vehicle washes; see Switch-

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

ing on/off.

vehicles.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

Malfunction

▷

With moving objects.

A Check Control message is displayed in the in-

strument cluster.

▷

With elevated, protruding objects such as

ledges or cargo.

Red symbol is displayed, and the range

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

of the sensors is dimmed on the Control

Display.

▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

▷

Low objects already displayed, for instance

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Rearview camera

False warnings

Concept

The system may issue a warning under the fol-

The rearview camera provides assistance in

lowing conditions even though there is no ob-

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

stacle within the detection range:

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis-

▷ In heavy rain.

play.

▷ When sensors are very dirty or covered with

Safety information

ice.

WARNING

▷ When sensors are covered in snow.

The system does not relieve from per-

▷ On rough road surfaces.

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

▷ On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.

tion. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driv-

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ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

Automatic deactivation during forward

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter-

travel

vene where appropriate.◀

The system switches off when a certain driving

distance or speed is exceeded.

Overview

Switch the system back on, if needed.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly:

button in the vehicle

switching on/off manually

Press park assistance button.

▷ On: the LED lights up.

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

The PDC is shown on the Control Display.

The rearview camera image is displayed if the

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

park assistance button.

Park assistance button

Switching the view via the Central

Information Display (CID)

Camera

With PDC Park Distance Control activated:

"Rear view camera"

The rearview camera image is displayed.

Display on the Control Display

Functional requirement

▷ The rearview camera is switched on.

▷ The tailgate is fully closed.

▷ Keep the recording range of the camera

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems

tailgate.

and trailers that are not connected to a

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If

trailer power socket can lead to malfunc-

necessary, clean the camera lens.

tions.

Switching on/off

Activating the assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac-

Switching on automatically

tive at the same time.

The system is switched on automatically if se-

▷ Parking aid lines

lector lever position R is engaged when the en-

"Parking aid lines"

gine is running.

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

▷ Obstacle marking

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"Obstacle marking"

Obstacle marking

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, ob-

stacles are highlighted.

Pathway lines

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacle

markings can be faded into the image of the

rearview camera.

The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark-

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im-

ings match the markings of the PDC Park Dis-

age of the rearview camera.

tance Control.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space

required when parking and maneuvering on

Parking using pathway and turning

level roads.

radius lines

Pathway lines depend on the current steering

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra-

angle and are continuously adjusted to the

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

steering wheel movements.

parking space.

Turning radius lines

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

Turning radius lines can be superimposed on

the image of the rearview camera.

Turning radius lines show the course of the

smallest possible turning radius on a level road.

Only one turning radius line is displayed after

the steering wheel is turned past a certain an-

gle.

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Display settings

Parking assistant

Brightness

Concept

With the rearview camera switched on:

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the Controller.

Contrast

With the rearview camera switched on:

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

This system assists the driver in parking parallel

is reached and press the Controller.

to the road.

System limits

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into three

Detection of objects

steps:

Very low obstacles or high, protruding objects

▷ Switching on and activating.

such as ledges may not be recognized by the

▷ Parking space search.

system.

▷ Parking.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, certain

assistance functions also take into account data

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on

from PDC Park Distance Control.

both sides of the vehicle.

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con-

The parking assistant calculates the best possi-

trol chapter.

ble parking line and takes control of steering

during the parking procedure.

The objects displayed on the Control Display

may be closer than they appear. Therefore, do

System status and instructions on required ac-

not estimate the distance from the objects on

tions are displayed on the Control Display.

the display.

A component of the parking assistant is the

PDC Park Distance Control.

Safety information

WARNING

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

tion. Based on the limits of the system, it can-

not independently react to all traffic situations.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

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NOTE

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

The parking assistant can steer the vehi-

cle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage

For measuring parking spaces

to property. Watch traffic closely and actively

▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap-

intervene where appropriate.◀

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-

The safety information of the PDC Park Dis-

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

tance Control applies in addition.

Suitable parking space

Overview

▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min.

Button in the vehicle

length of 5 ft/1.5 m.

▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum

length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

▷ Min. length of gap between two objects:

your vehicle's length plus approx.

3.3 ft/1.0 m.

▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.

For parking

▷ Doors and tailgate are closed.

Park assistance button

▷ The parking brake is released.

▷ When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

Ultrasound sensors

must be set.

Switching on and activating

Switching on with the button

Press park assistance button.

The LED lights up.

The current status of the parking space search

is indicated on the Control Display.

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

spaces are located on the wheel housing.

Switching on with reverse gear

Functional requirements

Shift into reverse.

The current status of the parking space search

Ultrasound sensors

is indicated on the Control Display.

Ensure full functionality:

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers.

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Indicator on the Control Display

Parking using the parking assistant

System activated/deactivated

Parking

Symbol Meaning

Press the park assistance button or

Gray: the system is not available.

shift into reverse gear to switch on the

parking assistant, refer to page 156. Acti-

White: the system is available but not

vate the parking assistant, if needed.

activated.

Parking assistant is activated.

The system is activated.

Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed

of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a

Parking space search and system status

distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

the display, refer to page 157.

Follow the instructions on the display.

The best possible parking position will

come after gear change on the stationary

vehicle - wait for the automatic steering

wheel move.

The end of the parking procedure is indi-

▷

Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side of

cated on the display.

the vehicle image; the parking assistant is

Adjust the parking position yourself, if

activated and the parking space search is

needed.

active.

▷

Control Display shows suitable parking

Interrupting manually

spaces at the edge of the road next to the

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant

time:

is active, suitable parking spaces are high-

lighted.

▷

Press park assistance button.

▷

The parking procedure is ac-

tive. Steering control has

▷ "Parking Assistant"

been taken over by system.

Interrupting automatically

The system is interrupted automatically in the

▷

Parking space search is always active

following situations:

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or

slow and straight, even if the system is de-

takes over steering.

activated. When the system is deactivated,

▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the

the displays on the Control Display are

instruction on the display.

shown in gray.

▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

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▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road

▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

surfaces.

roads.

▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts

▷ On slippery ground.

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays

parking space.

clearances that are too small.

▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.

▷ When switching into other functions of the

▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge

radio.

of a port.

A Check Control message is displayed.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Resuming

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

An interrupted parking procedure can be con-

the following circumstances:

tinued, if needed.

▷

For small children and animals.

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

▷

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

page 156, and follow the instructions on the

stance coats.

display.

▷

With external interference of the ultra-

sound, for instance from passing vehicles or

Switching off

loud machines.

The system can be switched off as follows:

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

▷

Press park assistance button.

or out of position.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

▷ Switching off the ignition.

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

System limits

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

Safety information

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

vehicles.

WARNING

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

The system can react not at all, too late,

▷

With moving objects.

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

▷

With elevated, protruding objects such as

of damage to property. Follow the information

ledges or cargo.

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

vene, if needed.◀

▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

such as fences.

No parking assistance

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

The parking assistant does not offer assistance

▷

Low objects already displayed, for instance

in the following situations:

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

▷ In tight curves.

sensors before or after a continuous tone

sounds.

Functional limitations

▷

The parking assistant may identify parking

The system may not be fully functional in the

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

following situations:

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Climate control

Vehicle features and op-

Interior air quality

tions

The air quality inside the vehicle is improved by

an emissions-tested interior, a microfilter, and a

This chapter describes all standard, country-

climate-control system for regulating tempera-

specific and optional features offered with the

ture, air flow, and recirculated-air mode.

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

In addition there are other functions which de-

to the selected options or country versions. This

pend on the vehicle's equipment, for instance

also applies to safety-related functions and sys-

microfilter/activated-charcoal filter, automatic

tems. When using these functions and systems,

climate control, and parked-car ventilation.

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Air conditioner

Air distribution settings

Air conditioning

Air flow

Recirculated-air mode

Temperature

Rear window defroster

Seat heating, right

Windshield defroster

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Seat heating, left

Climate control functions in detail

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

fog up briefly when the engine is started.

Switching the system on/off

The air conditioner produces condensation wa-

ter, refer to page 187, that will exit from below

Switching on

the vehicle.

Set any air flow.

Recirculated-air mode

Switching off

Concept

Turn the wheel for air flow all the

way to the left.

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-

tants in the immediate environment by tempo-

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the air flow within the

vehicle.

Temperature

Operation

Concept

Press button repeatedly to select an

The system heats or cools, depending on the

operating mode:

set temperature.

▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

Settings

▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply

of outside air into the vehicle is perma-

Turn the ring to set the desired

nently blocked.

temperature.

To prevent window condensation, recirculated-

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

tain amount of time, depending on the external

temperature.

Air conditioning

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air

quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the

Concept

fogging of the windows increases.

The air in the car's interior will be cooled and

If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-

dehumidified and, depending on the tempera-

air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.

ture setting, warmed again.

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

Controlling the air flow manually

engine running.

Concept

Switching on/off

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

manually.

Press button.

The LED is illuminated with air condi-

tioning switched on.

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Climate control

Operation

▷ Direct the air distribution onto the win-

dows.

Turn the ring to set the desired

air flow.

▷ Increasing the air flow.

The higher the air flow, the more

▷ Increase the temperature.

effective the heating or cooling

▷ Switch on the air conditioning if needed.

will be.

Windshield defroster

The air flow from the air conditioner may be re-

duced automatically to save battery power.

Press button. The LED lights up.

The front window defroster switches

Controlling the air distribution manually

off automatically after a certain period of time.

Concept

Rear window defroster

The air distribution for climate control can be

Press button. The LED lights up.

adjusted manually.

The rear window defroster switches off

Operation

automatically after a certain period of time.

Turn the wheel to select the de-

When GREEN Mode is activated, the heater out-

sired program or the desired in-

put is reduced.

termediate setting.

Microfilter

In external and recirculated-air mode the mi-

▷ Windows.

crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.

▷ Upper body region.

Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte-

▷ Floor area.

nance, refer to page 229.

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor

area.

Defrosting windows and removing

condensation

Make the following settings to defrost the win-

dows and remove condensation:

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