Clearing condensation from the win-
dows
Windows fogged up on the inside
Air-conditioning system
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
X
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (
Y
page 116).
X
Switch on climate control (
Y
page 111).
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
(
Y
page 116).
X
Turn temperature control
:
clockwise to a
higher temperature and air flow control
A
to
a blower speed between 3 and 6
(
Y
page 109).
X
If possible, only select the
¯
setting of the
air distribution (
Y
page 114).
Only the indicator lamp in the
¯
button
lights up.
X
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (
Y
page 112).
X
If the windows still fog up, set the climate
control functions as described for defrosting
of the windshield (
Y
page 115).
Automatic climate control
You should only select this setting until the win-
dows are clear again.
X
Switch on the rear window defroster if nec-
essary (
Y
page 116).
X
Switch on climate control (
Y
page 111).
X
Switch off air-recirculation mode
(
Y
page 116).
X
Switch on the cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function (
Y
page 112).
X
Switch on automatic mode (
Y
page 113).
X
If the windows continue to fog up, switch on
the windshield defrosting function
(
Y
page 115).
Windows fogged up on the outside
You should only select this setting until the
windshield is clear again.
X
Switch on the windshield wipers
(
Y
page 103).
X
Switch on climate control (
Y
page 111).
X
In warm and damp weather, do not allow cold
air to flow onto the windows. Close the side
air vents if required (
Y
page 117).
Switching the rear window defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroster consumes a lot of
power. You should therefore switch off the rear
window defroster as soon as the rear window is
clear.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press the
¤
button on the control panel.
If the indicator lamp in the
¤
button lights
up, the rear window defroster is switched on.
The rear window defroster switches off auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Problems with the rear window
defroster
The rear window defroster has switched off pre-
maturely or cannot be activated.
The vehicle starter battery is not sufficiently
charged.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps, interior lighting
or seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroster can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
You can deactivate the intake of fresh air if
unpleasant odors enter the vehicle from out-
side. The air inside the vehicle will only be cir-
culated.
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
side windows and windows could fog up more
quickly, in particular at low outside tempera-
tures. Only switch on air-recirculation mode for
a short time.
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Operating the climate control system
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