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Driving comfort

CONTROLS

▷ 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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Driving comfort

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 153. 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 154.

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 153, 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

CONTROLS

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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Climate control

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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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 231.

▷ 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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Climate control

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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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 187, develops

matically with the AUTO program:

and drains underneath the vehicle. This is nor-

▷ The air conditioning, refer to page 161.

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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Climate control

Turn the ring to set the desired

Operation

intensity from soft to intensive.

Turn the ring to set the desired

air flow.

The set intensity is displayed via the position of

the illuminated LED segment.

The manually adjusted air flow is displayed via

illuminated LED segments.

Recirculated-air mode

The air flow of the automatic climate control

may be reduced automatically to save battery

Concept

power.

You may react to unpleasant odors or pollu-

tants in the immediate environment by tempo-

Controlling the air distribution manually

rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The

system then recirculates the air flow within the

Concept

vehicle.

The air distribution for climate control can be

adjusted manually.

Operation

Press button repeatedly to select an

Operation

operating mode:

Press button repeatedly to select a

▷ LED off: outside air flows in continuously.

program:

▷ LED on, recirculated-air mode: the supply

▷ Windows, upper body region, and floor

of outside air into the vehicle is perma-

area.

nently blocked.

▷ Upper body region and floor area.

To prevent window condensation, recirculated-

▷ Floor area.

air mode switches off automatically after a cer-

tain amount of time, depending on the external

▷ Windows and floor area.

temperature.

▷ Windows.

With constant recirculated-air mode, the air

▷ Windows and upper body region.

quality in the car's interior deteriorates and the

▷ Upper body region.

fogging of the windows increases.

If the windows fog over, switch off recirculated-

Defrosting windows and removing

air mode and increase the air flow, if needed.

condensation

Controlling the air flow manually

Concept

Ice and condensation are quickly removed

Concept

from the windshield and the front side win-

The air flow for climate control can be adjusted

dows.

manually.

Switching on/off

General information

Press button.

To manually adjust air flow switch off AUTO

program first.

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The LED is illuminated with the system

If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air

switched on.

is directly routed into the car's interior.

Ice and condensation are quickly removed

from the windshield and the front side win-

Front ventilation

dows.

The air flow can be adjusted with the air flow

active.

If there is window condensation, switch on the

air conditioning too.

Windshield defroster

Press button. The LED lights up.

The front window defroster switches

▷ Turn knob for continuous opening and clos-

off automatically after a certain period of time.

ing of the vents.

▷ Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the

vent flow, arrows.

Rear window defroster

Press button. The LED lights up.

The rear window defroster switches off

Parked-car ventilation

automatically after a certain period of time.

When GREEN Mode is activated, the heater out-

Concept

put is reduced.

The parked-car ventilation ventilates the car's

interior and lowers its temperature, if needed.

Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter

In external and recirculated-air mode the mi-

General information

crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,

The parked-car ventilation can be switched on

pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.

and off directly or by using two preset activa-

Have this filter changed during vehicle mainte-

tion times. The system remains switched on for

nance, refer to page 231.

30 minutes.

The parked-car ventilation system is operated

via the Central Information Display (CID).

Ventilation

Functional requirements

Setting

▷ Direct operation: vehicle is in radio-ready

The air flow directions can be individually ad-

state.

justed:

▷ Direct operation or preset activation time:

▷ Direct ventilation:

does not depend on external temperature.

The air flow is directly pointed onto the per-

▷ Battery is sufficiently charged.

son. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,

If parked-car ventilation is switched on, the

depending on the adjusted temperature.

vehicle battery will be discharged. Thus,

▷ Indirect ventilation:

limit the maximum activation time to save

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