Dehumidifying
X
Set the climate control panel as shown in
the illustration.
X
Switch on the air-conditioning system.
X
Close the center air vents (
Y
page 58).
Auxiliary heating
Important safety notes
The auxiliary heating operates independently
of the engine and complements the vehicle
heating.
The auxiliary heating heats up the coolant and
the vehicle interior and is therefore also easy
on the engine and saves fuel.
You can switch the auxiliary heating on/off
using the switch clock.
You can use the auxiliary heating to:
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preheat the vehicle interior and defrost the
windows
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be able to start the engine better in cold
conditions
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heat the coolant, which helps to protect the
engine and save fuel
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support the heating while the engine is run-
ning and outside temperatures are low
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WARNING
Fuels are highly flammable. Improper hand-
ing of fuel creates a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
Avoid fire, open flames, smoking and creat-
ing sparks under all circumstances. Switch
off the auxiliary heating before refueling.
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WARNING
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
parts of the vehicle, e.g. the exhaust system
for the auxiliary heating, can become very
hot.
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite in the following cases.
If they come into contact with:
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hot parts of the auxiliary heating's
exhaust system
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the exhaust gas itself
There is a risk of fire.
When the auxiliary heating is switched on,
make sure that:
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hot vehicle parts do not come into con-
tact with flammable material
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the exhaust gases can flow freely from the
auxiliary heating's exhaust pipe
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the exhaust gas does not come into con-
tact with flammable materials
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DANGER
If you have preselected a switch-on time,
the auxiliary heating system switches on
automatically.
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Toxic exhaust fumes may accumulate if
there is insufficient ventilation, carbon
monoxide in particular. This is the case in
enclosed spaces, for example. There is a
risk of fatal injuries.
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There is a risk of fire and explosion if
there are highly flammable materials or
flammable materials nearby!
If you park the vehicle in these or similar
conditions, always deactivate the preselec-
ted switch-on times.
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DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient
ventilation is not possible, toxic exhaust
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