MINI Countryman (2018 year). Manual

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Driving comfort

▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that

system accelerates and brakes automatically as

are already recognized.

needed.

Examples of unfavorable weather or light con-

ditions:

General information

The system is functional at speeds beginning at

▷ Wet conditions.

approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

▷ Snowfall.

Depending on the driving settings, the features

▷ Slush.

of the cruise control can change in certain

▷ Fog.

areas.

▷ Glare.

Safety information

Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic

situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in-

WARNING

stance by braking, steering or evading.

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

Engine power

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

The desired speed may not be maintained on

not independently react to all traffic situations.

uphill grades if engine power is insufficient.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

Malfunction

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

A Check Control message is displayed if the sys-

WARNING

tem fails or was automatically deactivated.

The use of the system can lead to an in-

The system may not be fully functional in the

creased risk of accidents in the following situa-

following situations:

tions, for instance:

▷ When an object was not correctly detected.

▷ On winding roads.

▷ In heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.

▷ In heavy traffic.

▷ In tight curves.

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

▷ If the field of view of the camera or the

ditions, or on a loose road surface.

windshield are dirty or covered.

There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to

▷ When driving toward bright lights.

property. Only use the system if driving at con-

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

stant speed is possible.◀

gine, via the Start/Stop button.

▷ During calibration of the camera immedi-

Overview

ately after vehicle delivery.

Buttons on the steering wheel

Button

Function

Cruise control

Cruise control on/off, refer to

Concept

page 165.

Using this system, a desired speed can be ad-

Store speed, refer to page 165.

justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.

The system maintains the desired speed. The

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Button

Function

▷ When the driver applies the brakes.

▷ If the clutch pedal is depressed for a few

Pause cruise control, refer to

seconds or released while a gear is not en-

page 165.

gaged.

Continue cruise control with the last

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

setting, refer to page 166.

rent speed.

Increase speed, refer to page 165.

▷ If selector lever position N is set.

▷ Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated

Reduce speed, refer to page 165.

or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deacti-

vated.

▷ If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervenes.

Switching on/off and interrupting cruise

control

Setting the speed

Switching on

Maintaining/storing the speed

Press button on the steering wheel.

Press

button in the interrupted state.

When the system is switched on, the current

The indicator light in the instrument

speed is maintained and stored as the desired

cluster lights up.

speed.

The stored speed is displayed in the instrument

The current speed is adopted as the de-

cluster.

sired speed and is displayed with the

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

symbol in the instrument cluster.

necessary.

Cruise control is active and maintains the set

The speed can also be stored as follows:

speed.

Press button.

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if

necessary.

Changing the speed

Switching off

button: press until the desired speed

Press button on the steering wheel.

is set.

If active, the displayed speed is stored and the

The displays go out. The stored desired speed is

vehicle reaches the stored speed when the

deleted.

road is clear.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed to

Interrupting manually

the point of resistance, the desired speed

When active, press the button on the

increases or decreases by approx.

steering wheel.

1 mph/1 km/h.

▷ or button: each time it is pressed

past the resistance point, the desired speed

Interrupting automatically

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

The system is automatically interrupted in the

following situations:

▷ or button: pressing it to the resist-

ance point and holding it accelerates or de-

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celerates the vehicle without requiring

If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the

pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the

conditions necessary for operation are not cur-

button is released, the vehicle maintains its

rently fulfilled.

final speed. Pressing the switch beyond the

resistance point causes the vehicle to accel-

System limits

erate more rapidly.

Engine power

Continuing cruise control

The desired speed is also maintained downhill,

but may not be maintained on uphill grades if

General information

engine power is insufficient.

An interrupted cruise control can be continued

by calling up the stored speed.

Make sure that the difference between current

PDC Park Distance Con-

speed and stored speed is not too large before

calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unin-

trol

tentional braking or accelerating may occur.

Concept

Calling up stored speed

PDC is a support when parking. When you

slowly approach an object in the rear - or also

Press button on the steering wheel.

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

able - then the object is reported through:

The stored speed is reached again and main-

tained.

▷ Signal tones.

▷ Visual display.

Displays in the instrument cluster

General information

Indicator light

The ultrasound sensors for measuring the dis-

Depending on how the vehicle is equip-

tances are located in the bumpers.

ped, the indicator light in the instru-

The maneuvering range, depending on obsta-

ment cluster indicates whether the sys-

cles and environmental conditions, is approx.

tem is switched on.

6 ft/2 m.

An acoustic warning is first given in the follow-

Desired speed and stored speed

ing situations:

The desired speed is displayed together

▷ By the front middle sensors and the two

with the symbol.

corner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from

the object.

▷ Display lights up green: system is

active, the display indicates the de-

▷ By the rear middle sensors at ap-

sired speed.

prox. 5 ft/1.50 m from the object.

▷ Display lights up orange: system is inter-

▷ When a collision is imminent.

rupted, the display indicates the stored

speed.

▷ No display: system is switched off.

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Safety information

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with

stickers, bicycle racks.

WARNING

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

The system does not relieve from per-

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

Switching on/off

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

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

Switching on automatically

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter-

vene where appropriate.◀

The system switches on automatically in the

following situations:

WARNING

▷ If selector lever position R is engaged when

Due to high speeds when PDC Park Dis-

the engine is running.

tance Control is activated, the warning can be

The rearview camera also switches on.

delayed due to physical circumstances. There is

▷ With front PDC: when obstacles are de-

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

tected behind or in front of the vehicle by

Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid

PDC and the speed is slower than approx.

driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control

2.5 mph/4 km/h.

is not yet active.◀

With front PDC: automatic activation on obsta-

cle detection can be switched off. Via the Cen-

Overview

tral Information Display (CID):

With front PDC: button in vehicle

"My MINI"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Parking"

4. "Automatic PDC activation": only with re-

spective equipment.

5. "Automatic PDC activation"

The setting is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Automatic deactivation during forward

Park assistance button

travel

The system switches off when a certain driving

Ultrasound sensors

distance or speed is exceeded.

Switch the system back on, if needed.

Ultrasound sensors of the PDC,

for instance in the bumpers.

With front PDC: switching on/off

manually

Press park assistance button.

Functional requirements

▷ On: the LED lights up.

Ensure full functionality:

▷ Off: the LED goes out.

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The rearview camera image is displayed if the

A display appears as soon as Park Distance

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

Control (PDC) is activated.

park assistance button.

The range of the sensors is represented in col-

ors: red, green and yellow.

WARNING

When the image of the rearview camera is dis-

played, the switch can be made to PDC:

Signal tones

"Rear view camera"

When approaching an object, an intermittent

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

System limits

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

hicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear

Safety information

speaker.

WARNING

The shorter the distance to the object, the

shorter the intervals.

The system can react not at all, too late,

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

If the distance to a detected object is less than

system limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk

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

of damage to property. Follow the information

sounded.

regarding the system limits and actively inter-

With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously lo-

vene, if needed.◀

cated both in front of and behind the vehicle,

an alternating continuous signal is sounded.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

The signal tone is switched off, when selector

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

lever position P is engaged on vehicles with

the following circumstances:

Steptronic transmission.

▷

For small children and animals.

Volume

▷

For persons with certain clothing, for in-

The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the

stance coats.

entertainment volume can be adjusted.

▷

With external interference of the ultra-

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

sound, for instance from passing vehicles or

loud machines.

"My MINI"

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

2. "System settings"

or out of position.

3. "Tone"

▷

If cargo protrudes.

4. "Volume settings"

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

5. "PDC"

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

6. Set the desired value.

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur-

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

rently used.

vehicles.

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

Visual warning

▷

With moving objects.

The approach of the vehicle to an object can be

▷

With elevated, protruding objects such as

shown on the Control Display. Objects that are

ledges or cargo.

farther away are already displayed on the Con-

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

trol Display before a signal sounds.

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▷ With objects with a fine surface structure

Red symbol is displayed, and the range

such as fences.

of the sensors is dimmed on the Control

Display.

▷ For objects with porous surfaces.

▷ Low objects already displayed, for instance

PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

dealer’s service center or another qualified

sensors before or after a continuous tone

service center or repair shop.

sounds.

False warnings

Rearview camera

The system may issue a warning under the fol-

lowing conditions even though there is no ob-

Concept

stacle within the detection range:

The rearview camera provides assistance in

▷

In heavy rain.

parking and maneuvering backwards. The area

▷

When sensors are very dirty or covered with

behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Dis-

ice.

play.

▷

When sensors are covered in snow.

Safety information

▷

On rough road surfaces.

WARNING

▷

On uneven surfaces, such as speed bumps.

The system does not relieve from per-

▷

In large buildings with right angles and

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

smooth walls, for instance in underground

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

garages.

ing style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic and

▷

In automatic vehicle washes.

vehicle surroundings closely and actively inter-

▷

Due to heavy exhaust.

vene where appropriate.◀

▷

Due to other ultrasound sources, for in-

stance sweeping machines, high pressure

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steam cleaners or neon lights.

The malfunction is signaled by a continuous

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly:

tone alternating between the front and rear

button in the vehicle

speakers. As soon as the malfunction due

to other ultrasound sources is no longer

present, the system is again fully functional.

With front PDC: to reduce false alarms, switch

off automatic PDC activation on obstacle detec-

tion, for instance in vehicle washes; see Switch-

ing on/off.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed in the in-

Park assistance button

strument cluster.

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Camera

"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

clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems

The camera lens is located in the handle of the

and trailers that are not connected to a

tailgate.

trailer power socket can lead to malfunc-

tions.

The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If

necessary, clean the camera lens.

Activating the assistance functions

More than one assistance function can be ac-

Switching on/off

tive at the same time.

Switching on automatically

▷ Parking aid lines

The system is switched on automatically if se-

"Parking aid lines"

lector lever position R is engaged when the en-

Lanes and turning radius are indicated.

gine is running.

▷ Obstacle marking

Automatic deactivation during forward

"Obstacle marking"

travel

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, ob-

The system switches off when a certain driving

stacles are highlighted.

distance or speed is exceeded.

Pathway lines

Switch the system back on, if needed.

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly:

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

Pathway lines can be superimposed on the im-

reverse gear is engaged when pressing the

age of the rearview camera.

park assistance button.

Pathway lines help you to estimate the space

required when parking and maneuvering on

Switching the view via the Central

level roads.

Information Display (CID)

With PDC Park Distance Control activated:

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Pathway lines depend on the current steering

Parking using pathway and turning

angle and are continuously adjusted to the

radius lines

steering wheel movements.

1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra-

dius lines lead to within the limits of the

parking space.

Turning radius lines

Turning radius lines can be superimposed on

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where

the image of the rearview camera.

the pathway line covers the corresponding

turning radius line.

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.

Obstacle marking

Display settings

Brightness

With the rearview camera switched on:

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacle

is reached and press the Controller.

markings can be faded into the image of the

rearview camera.

Contrast

The colored thresholds of the obstacle mark-

With the rearview camera switched on:

ings match the markings of the PDC Park Dis-

tance Control.

Select the symbol.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting

is reached and press the Controller.

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System limits

The parking assistant calculates the best possi-

ble parking line and takes control of steering

Detection of objects

during the parking procedure.

Very low obstacles or high, protruding objects

System status and instructions on required ac-

such as ledges may not be recognized by the

tions are displayed on the Control Display.

system.

A component of the parking assistant is the

If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, certain

PDC Park Distance Control.

assistance functions also take into account data

from PDC Park Distance Control.

Safety information

Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con-

WARNING

trol chapter.

The system does not relieve from per-

The objects displayed on the Control Display

sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa-

may be closer than they appear. Therefore, do

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

not estimate the distance from the objects on

not independently react to all traffic situations.

the display.

There is a risk of an accident. Adjust driving

style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely

and actively intervene where appropriate.◀

Parking assistant

NOTE

Concept

The parking assistant can steer the vehi-

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

to property. Watch traffic closely and actively

intervene where appropriate.◀

The safety information of the PDC Park Dis-

tance Control applies in addition.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

This system assists the driver in parking parallel

to the road.

General information

Parking assistant handling is divided into three

steps:

▷ Switching on and activating.

▷ Parking space search.

▷ Parking.

Park assistance button

Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on

both sides of the vehicle.

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Ultrasound sensors

▷ When parking in parking spaces on the

driver's side, the corresponding turn signal

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

The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking

is indicated on the Control Display.

spaces are located on the wheel housing.

Parking assistant is activated automatically.

Functional requirements

Switching on with reverse gear

Shift into reverse.

Ultrasound sensors

The current status of the parking space search

Ensure full functionality:

is indicated on the Control Display.

▷ Do not cover sensors, for instance with

To activate:

"Parking Assistant"

stickers.

▷ Keep the sensors clean and unobstructed.

Indicator on the Control Display

For measuring parking spaces

System activated/deactivated

▷ Maximum speed while driving forward ap-

prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.

Symbol Meaning

▷ Maximum distance to row of parked vehi-

Gray: the system is not available.

cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.

White: the system is available but not

activated.

Suitable parking space

▷ Gaps behind an object that has a min.

The system is activated.

length of 5 ft/1.5 m.

▷ Gap between two objects with a minimum

Parking space search and system status

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.

▷ The parking brake is released.

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▷ Symbol P on the vehicle image: the parking

The end of the parking procedure is indi-

assistant is activated and the parking space

cated on the display.

search is active.

4. Adjust the parking position yourself, if

▷ Control Display shows suitable parking

needed.

spaces at the edge of the road next to the

vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant

Interrupting manually

is active, suitable parking spaces are high-

The parking assistant can be interrupted at any

lighted.

time:

▷

The parking procedure is ac-

▷

Press park assistance button.

tive. Steering control has

been taken over by system.

▷ "Parking Assistant"

Interrupting automatically

▷ Parking space search is always active

The system is interrupted automatically in the

whenever the vehicle is moving forward

following situations:

slow and straight, even if the system is de-

▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or

activated. When the system is deactivated,

takes over steering.

the displays on the Control Display are

shown in gray.

▷ If a gear is selected that does not match the

instruction on the display.

Parking using the parking assistant

▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.

6 mph/10 km/h.

Parking

▷ Possibly on snow-covered or slippery road

surfaces.

Press the park assistance button or

shift into reverse gear to switch on the

▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts

parking assistant, refer to page 173. Acti-

or the time taken for parking is exceeded.

vate the parking assistant, if needed.

▷ If the PDC Park Distance Control displays

Parking assistant is activated.

clearances that are too small.

Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed

▷ When switching into other functions of the

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

radio.

distance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.

A Check Control message is displayed.

The status of the parking space search and

possible parking spaces are displayed on

Resuming

the display, refer to page 173.

An interrupted parking procedure can be con-

Follow the instructions on the display.

tinued, if needed.

The best possible parking position will

Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to

come after gear change on the stationary

page 173, and follow the instructions on the

vehicle - wait for the automatic steering

display.

wheel move.

Switching off

The system can be switched off as follows:

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▷

Press park assistance button.

▷

When sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged

or out of position.

▷ Switching off the ignition.

▷

If cargo protrudes.

▷

Under certain weather conditions such as

System limits

high relative humidity, wet conditions,

snowfall, extreme heat, or strong wind.

Safety information

▷

With tow bars and trailer couplings of other

WARNING

vehicles.

The system can react not at all, too late,

▷

With thin or wedge-shaped objects.

incorrectly, or without justification due to the

▷

With moving objects.

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-

vene, if needed.◀

▷

With objects with corners and sharp edges.

▷

With objects with a fine surface structure

No parking assistance

such as fences.

The parking assistant does not offer assistance

▷

For objects with porous surfaces.

in the following situations:

▷

Low objects already displayed, for instance

▷ In tight curves.

curbs, can move into the blind area of the

sensors before or after a continuous tone

Functional limitations

sounds.

The system may not be fully functional in the

▷

The parking assistant may identify parking

following situations:

spaces that are not suitable for parking.

▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel

roads.

Tire size

The parking position may vary depending on

▷ On slippery ground.

the tire size.

▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the

parking space.

Malfunction

▷ With a mounted emergency wheel.

A Check Control message is displayed.

▷ With ditches or edges, for instance an edge

The parking assistant failed. Have the system

of a port.

checked by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Limits of ultrasonic measurement

Ultrasonic measuring might not function under

the following circumstances:

▷ For small children and animals.

▷ For persons with certain clothing, for in-

stance coats.

▷ With external interference of the ultra-

sound, for instance from passing vehicles or

loud machines.

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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 207, 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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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-

For permanent activation, press the button for

sired program or the desired in-

longer than 3 seconds. To deactivate, press the

termediate setting.

button again.

The rear window defroster can only be acti-

vated continuously at an external temperature

▷ Windows.

below approx. 41 ℉/5 ℃.

▷ Upper body region.

When GREEN Mode is activated, the heater out-

▷ Floor area.

put is reduced.

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor

area.

Microfilter

In external and recirculated-air mode the mi-

Defrosting windows and removing

crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.

condensation

Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte-

Make the following settings to defrost the win-

nance, refer to page 249.

dows and remove condensation:

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Automatic climate control

Temperature, left

Maximum cooling

Display

10 Air conditioning

Air flow, AUTO intensity

11 Recirculated-air mode

AUTO program

12 Rear window defroster

Air distribution, manual

13 Windshield defroster

Display

14 Defrosting windows and removing conden-

sation

Temperature, right

15 Seat heating, left

Seat heating, right

Climate control functions in detail

Switching off

Turn wheel for air flow to the left

Switching the system on/off

until the control switches off.

Switching on

Set any air flow.

Temperature

Concept

The automatic climate control achieves the set

temperature as quickly as possible, if necessary

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CONTROLS

Climate control

by using the maximum cooling or heating

General information

power, and then keeps it constant.

The function is available with external tempera-

tures beyond approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the

Settings

engine running.

Turn the ring to set the desired

Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re-

temperature.

gion. The vents need to be open for this.

The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow

active.

Do not rapidly switch between different tem-

Switching on/off

perature settings. The automatic climate con-

Press button.

trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the

set temperature.

The LED is illuminated with the system

switched on.

Air conditioning

The system is set to the lowest temperature,

optimum air flow and air circulation mode.

Concept

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

AUTO program

dehumidified and, depending on the tempera-

ture setting, warmed again.

Concept

The car's interior can only be cooled with the

Air flow, air distribution and temperature are

engine running.

controlled automatically.

Switching on/off

Press button.

The LED is illuminated with air condi-

The LED is illuminated with the AUTO

tioning switched on.

program switched on.

Depending on the weather, the windshield may

Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO

fog up briefly when the engine is started.

intensity and outside influences, the air is di-

The air conditioning is switched on automati-

rected to the windshield, side windows, upper

cally with the AUTO program.

body, and into the floor area.

When using the automatic climate control, con-

The following features are switched on auto-

densation water, refer to page 207, develops

matically with the AUTO program:

and drains underneath the vehicle. This is nor-

▷ The air conditioning, refer to page 180.

mal.

To switch off the program: press the button

again or manually adjust the air distribution.

Maximum cooling

Intensity

Concept

With the AUTO program activated, the auto-

The system is set to the lowest temperature,

matic intensity control can be changed.

maximum air flow and recirculated-air mode.

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